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I've spent hundreds of hours testing GPUs, and I'm here to show you how to choose a graphics card for your PC.
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GPU TechRadar explains AMD's FSR technology and whether you should use it.
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TechRadar outlines everything there is to know about power supply ratings
What is CAS latency in RAM? Memory timings and their importance
RAM CAS latency is an important thing to understand when it comes to your RAM.
We put the Intel Arc B580 vs B570 head-to-head to see which Battlemage GPU is best
TechRadar compares the Intel Arc B580 vs B570 to see which Battlemage GPU comes out on top
We put the RTX 5080 up against the RTX 5070 Ti to see if it's really worth splashing the cash
Versus TechRadar compares the RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti to see how the two Blackwell GPUs compare in 2025
The best graphics card 2025
Updated There's never been a better time to consider one of the best graphics cards from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel.
Hang on handheld fans, we could be seeing AMD's FSR 4 upscaling on new handhelds after all - if this new RDNA 4 leak is legitimate
It's time to get excited again about the future of handheld gaming PCs, because a new leak suggests FSR 4 could be making its way to Medusa Point-powered devices.
There’s suddenly tons of Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU stock on the shelves of one US retailer – probably because no one wants to buy at nearly double the launch price
The Asus ROG Astral LC RTX 5090 OC Edition has a ridiculously long name, but it’s not as ridiculous as the price this GPU now commands (or rather, fails to command).
