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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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Intel unleashes XeSS 2 for Arc GPUs with huge changes to speed up PC games, borrowing a few pages from Nvidia’s DLSS playbook
By Darren Allan published
Intel reveals XeSS 2 alongside new Battlemage GPUs – packs frame generation and low latency tech to supercharge games.
AMD announces CES 2025 launch event on January 6, 2025 – and drops a heavy hint that new RDNA 4 GPUs will be revealed
By Darren Allan published
Can’t wait for RDNA 4 GPUs to arrive? We should see them next month at CES 2025, among a bunch of other gaming goodies.
Intel announces its new Battlemage graphics cards, and they might just be the 1440p budget champions we've been waiting for
By John Loeffler published
Intel announces its newest GPUs, the Intel Arc B580 and Arc B570, with pricing and specs that might make them fantastic 1440p cards on a budget.
AMD RX 8800 XT could match RTX 4080’s performance – and easily outgun Nvidia’s GPU for ray tracing
By Darren Allan published
Has AMD fixed ray tracing with RDNA 4 GPUs? Rumor suggests RX 8800 XT could equal Nvidia RTX 4080 Super for ray tracing.
Intel confirms Arc desktop GPU launch on December 3, while Battlemage B570 leak hints that it could be a dream budget graphics card
By Darren Allan published
Leaked spec for the B570 gives us hope that Intel could pitch it as a low-end champ of a graphics card.
Best external hard drives of 2024
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated These are the best external hard drives with loads of storage space and fast transfer speeds.
Black Friday graphics card deals 2024: the top offers on GPUs still available
By Allisa James last updated
Black Friday graphics card deals are still live, and I'll be bringing you all the latest and best offers you can still get as we head into the weekend.
Desperate to see Nvidia’s RTX 5090? A graphics card maker rep just accidentally revealed that next-gen flagship GPU will be unveiled at CES 2025
By Darren Allan published
The rumor mill seems increasingly sure that the RTX 5090 will muscle onto the graphics card scene at CES 2025.
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