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Welcome to TechRadar’s computing components page, where we’re bringing together all the latest news on PC and laptop components, whether it be a new CPU and GPU rumor or our extensive reviews of the latest SSD and RAM kits. We’ll dive into everything from the best processors and best graphics cards to the best SSD and best RAM kits, along with anything else you can throw into a computer.
We’re also bringing you in-depth explainers and how-tos to help you better understand the components that go into your PC, how to test them for performance, and how to install them when you plan on an upgrade.
Whether it’s the latest generation of PC components or the old standbys that are still kicking around in your rig, we’ve got it covered here on TechRadar.
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GPU prices may be on the rise again? I'm not even slightly surprised
By Isaiah Williams Published
Price hikes seem to be inevitable every few months due to the RAM crisis, and it looks like GPUs are about to be affected again.

Ugreen DH4300 Plus NAS for home and small business drops to $374
By Wayne Williams Published
We found this beginner-friendly NAS device perfect for home office and small businesses. Build your own private cloud with this Ugreen four-bay DH4300 Plus NAS.

Modders have fixed Nvidia DLSS 5's two main issues: performance and support
By Darren Allan Published
The Swapper and Autopilot mods for DLSS 5 allow for easily applying the tech to all kinds of games, with a nifty additional trick in the case of the latter.

5 reasons why I'm hopeful that Nvidia DLSS 5 could revolutionize PC games
By Darren Allan Published
It's been a big week for Nvidia's next instalment of DLSS, with the tech seemingly reaching a major turning point.

The Lexar Muse is now officially the world's thinnest portable SSD
By David Nield Published
The Lexar Muse takes a different approach to SSD storage, though the custom connector may not suit everyone.

Patriot's 32GB DDR5 RGB RAM deal is $80 cheaper than Corsair Vengeance
By Wayne Williams Published
32GB of Patriot Viper Venom DDR5-6000 RAM costs $80 less than Corsair's Vengeance and even includes RGB lighting.

This 16TB WD Red Pro hard drive deal is a major NAS upgrade for business
By Wayne Williams Published
Need more NAS storage? The WD Red Pro HDD line is one of our top-performers in tests, and Amazon has a deal on this 16TB hard drive with 24/7 operation.

CD Projekt Red's boss is confident consoles will survive the RAMpocalypse
By Isaiah Williams Published
The games industry is in a precarious situation due to the RAM crisis, but CD Projekt Red's boss has faith that all will be well.
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