Computing components

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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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An AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D on a desk on top of its retail packaging

AMD in 2024: year in review

By Darren Allan published

AMD had something of a mixed year, but more was happening with its CPUs compared to the firm’s graphics cards.

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An Nvidia RTX 4070 Super on a purple deskmat on a desk

Nvidia in 2024: year in review

By Darren Allan published

This year, Nvidia’s value went through the roof, and new RTX Super GPUs were definite crowd-pleasers.

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Can Qualcomm compete with AMD and Intel in the desktop CPU space in 2025?

By Sarah Chaney published

Qualcomm made a splash in the laptop market in 2024 with its Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips. Can it do the same for desktops in 2025?

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A PC Gamer looking happy sat in front of their desktop monitor

GeForce Experience is dead – replaced by the Nvidia App – and good riddance

By Zak Storey published

Nvidia made a great move this year, scrapping GeForce Experience and merging its best bits – plus the Control Panel – into an all-new app.

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An AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT on a table

AMD RDNA 4 GPU rumors flood forth, including possible name change to RX 9070 – because bigger is better, compared to Nvidia’s RTX 5070?

By Darren Allan published

Fresh speculation on the performance of the claimed RX 9070 XT might disappoint PC gamers, though.

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Four Asus ROG Strix gaming laptops set up on a desk.

Asus gaming laptops leak with RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 Ti GPUs, sparking excitement about a CES 2025 reveal

By Darren Allan published

Asus ROG Strix G835 looks very powerful with an RTX 5090 on board alongside an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU.

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An Intel Arc B580 on a table

Intel Arc B580 review: A spectacular success for Intel—and gamers on a budget

By John Loeffler published

The Intel Arc B580 is one of the most impressive graphics cards I've ever tested thanks to its incredible value for everyday gamers.

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The socket interface of the Intel Core Ultra processor

Got an Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU? These are the patches you need to help gaming performance – with one more update coming in January 2025

By Darren Allan published

Intel's had a bit of a nightmare with Arrow Lake, but has been commendably transparent in putting things right.

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An AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE from PowerColor in a test bench

AMD looks to have scrapped its RX 7900 GRE – the graphics card that’s our current pick for best GPU

By Darren Allan published

Stock of the RX 7900 GRE is rapidly vanishing, and it seems that AMD is making way for new mid-range RDNA 4 heavyweights.

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A PC gamer looking happy

Nvidia might reveal DLSS 4 at CES 2025 – and mysterious new AI capabilities that could be ‘revolutionary’ for GPUs

By Darren Allan published

Inno3D has been leaking info about Nvidia’s next-gen products again, with some eye-opening revelations here.

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