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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ASUS ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition liquid cooled graphics card against a blue background

Asus' ROG Astral GPU sag 'detector' needs to be adopted by other GPU and motherboard manufacturers - even though it's reportedly been removed

By Isaiah Williams published

GPU sag can be a potential nightmare for some, but Asus' new feature will help users avoid issues.

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Nvidia's rumored RTX 5080 Super could feature 24GB of VRAM - could it be enough to match the RTX 4090's performance?

By Isaiah Williams published

It appears as though Nvidia may not be done with the Blackwell GPU lineup after the RTX 5060, as rumors suggest we may be seeing an RTX 5080 Super soon.

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The best cheap graphics card 2025

By John Loeffler last updated

There's no reason why you need to splash out with the best cheap graphics card on the market.

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The best Nvidia graphics cards 2025

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated All the best Nvidia GPU picks, from the best for 4K gaming down to more affordable budget alternatives.

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DLSS 3 in Cyberpunk 2077

What is DLSS?

By John Loeffler published

If you're wondering 'What is DLSS?', I'm here to answer all your questions about this groundbreaking gaming technology.

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Ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077

What is ray tracing?

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

TechRadar explains ray tracing in detail, the tech that's needed to run it, and whether it's worth it

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An Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 in a testbench in a testing lab

How to overclock your GPU

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Updated Overclocking your GPU can give your games a boost, and it's easier and safer than ever.

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An RTX 4060 vs RTX 3060 against a two-tone background

Nvidia RTX 4060 vs RTX 3060: Ada's mainstream GPU faces off against the budget Ampere champion

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Versus I put the perennially popular RTX 4060 and RTX 3060 graphics cards against each other to see which is worth investing in right now.

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Desktop Computer Burned Damage CPU GPU video card, memory, chip , cooler

Nvidia and AMD are going to hate me for this - but I'm going to keep telling people not to buy overpriced GPUs

By Isaiah Williams published

I've mentioned the poor state of the GPU market before, but that won't stop me from reiterating it.

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Nvidia's RTX 5060 8GB GPU is rumored to launch at $299 - but history suggests it will cost more at retailers

By Isaiah Williams published

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 launch is on the horizon, but the state of the GPU market may spoil its rumored $299 launch price.

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