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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.
Latest about Computing Components
Motherboard sizes explained: which should you buy in 2025?
Motherboards TechRadar outlines the differences between different motherboard sizes and their different features and functionality
Nvidia could unleash RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti GPUs on PC gamers tomorrow, but there’s no sign of rumored RTX 5050 yet
Nvidia might lay out its battle plan to take on AMD’s RX 9060 graphics cards as soon as tomorrow.
Get a 2TB portable SSD for less than $0.07 per GB in this limited-time deal at Amazon
The SanDisk Extreme 2TB Portable SSD falls to an excellent low price of under $140 at Amazon.
Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU spotted in Acer gaming PC, suggesting rumors of imminent launch are correct – and that it’ll run with only 8GB of video RAM
Is 8GB enough? Some gamers would argue it isn’t, especially for future-proofing, but it’s increasingly seeming like this rumored spec is right.
Want to buy an RX 9070 or 9070 XT but fed up of the GPUs being out of stock? AMD promises that “more supply is coming ASAP”
AMD’s RX 9070 GPUs should be back in stock very soon, we’re told by an exec – though some gamers are still worried about pricing.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D offers outstanding performance at every level, but its price will definitely put some people off.
Modders do what AMD can't (or won't) by adding FSR 4 support to more games
It might take a while for AMD's FSR 4 to appear in several popular titles, but modders have come to the rescue with an alternative.
AMD RX 9070 XT vs 9070: Which RDNA 4 GPU should you buy?
Versus TechRadar compares the recently released RX 9070 XT against the RX 9070.
