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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.
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Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5090: these are the retailers I recommend you check
By Christian Guyton last updated
The Nvidia RTX 5090 is a monster of a GPU, and it's unsurprisingly going to be in high demand. Here's where we recommend you look for one.
Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5080: I'd check for stock here first
By Marcus Mears III last updated
Upgrade your PC with Nvidia's latest GPU - here are the best places to find the RTX 5080 in stock.
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.
Nvidia RTX 5090: prices, specs, and everything else we know
By Allisa James last updated
Updated The Nvidia RTX 5090 is finally out with plenty of reviews in the wild - including our own - revealing everything we know about the performance, pricing, specs, and more.
AMD explains why RX 9070 GPUs won’t arrive until March – and this has got me more excited for RDNA 4, I’ve got to admit
By Darren Allan published
AMD looks to be really gunning to take down Nvidia’s RTX 5070, and heated competition in the mid-range GPU space is an exciting prospect.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review
By John Loeffler published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is incredibly powerful, but its best features likely won't be practical for years to come.
Nvidia says RTX 5090 isn’t expected to suffer from power cable melting issues that blighted the RTX 4090, despite the GPU’s 575W power usage
By Darren Allan published
Afraid of the RTX 5090 GPU’s 575W power usage? You wouldn’t be alone...
Retailer appears to spill Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU release date as February 20 – but ominously there’s no mention of the RTX 5070 launch
By Darren Allan published
Potentially bad news for PC gamers who are hoping for an early February release for the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti.
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