Computing components
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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What to expect from Nvidia in 2025
By Darren Allan published
Nvidia has a bunch of next-gen RTX 5000 graphics cards to keep us enthralled – and maybe a huge move on the CPU front.
Orico O7000 SSD review
By Matthew Connatser published
Nothing fancy, but great performance for its price
What I want to see from next-gen graphics cards in 2025
By Ural Garrett published
More performance is great, but I want to see more in 2025
Newegg's After Christmas sale ends soon, but you can still save hundreds on new components for your PC before prices go up
By John Loeffler published
Newegg's After Christmas sale has fantastic prices on major PC components, but these deals won't last much longer.
Why 2025 will be an exciting year to upgrade your PC
By Kegan Mooney published
Next year is looking like an exciting time to upgrade your PC. Here's why.
Intel in 2024: year in review
By Darren Allan published
The kind of year Intel had was debatable – was it disastrous, or just plain bad? To be fair, there were victories for Team Blue this year, as well.
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.
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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