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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.

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.

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.

Nvidia admits new GPU driver has a nasty screen flickering bug
By Darren Allan Published
Gamers aren't happy about the quality of Nvidia's drivers of late, and a new bug has prompted some fresh venting.

Nvidia's DLSS 5 isn't what you think it is, and I tested it at Gamescom
By Isaiah Williams Published
Nvidia's DLSS 5 has come a long way since its first reveal, and the latest incarnation of the tech left me pleasantly surprised.

Nvidia DLSS 5 leak sparks a major turnaround in the opinions of PC gamers
By Darren Allan Published
'Remarkable difference in tone of the reactions': the negativity around DLSS 5 is melting away, it seems.
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