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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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Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti looks like the go-to GPU this generation, if you can find it at retail price - benchmarks and reviews suggest it's almost as good as the RTX 5080
By Isaiah Williams published
The RTX 5070 Ti is shaping up to be a great GPU, but inflated prices may spoil its potential success.

Watch out, Nvidia – AMD’s rumored to have a plan to unleash RX 9070 reviews to run interference with RTX 5070 GPU’s big launch day
By Darren Allan published
More evidence emerges that AMD is planning to use its RX 9070 launch timing to steal thunder from Nvidia’s RTX 5070.

As if Nvidia's RTX 5000 series launch couldn't get messier, now a Redditor has received the RTX 5070 Ti days before its launch
By Isaiah Williams published
It seems like Nvidia can’t catch a break at the moment, as the RTX 5070 Ti is already in the hands of PC gamers before its launch.

One Redditor spotted an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for $99 in the wildest price drop I've ever seen
By Isaiah Williams published
It might be a bit of a head-scratcher at first, but yes, AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D was recently available for $99 at one retail store.

Intel's rumored 'Celestial' GPUs could finally give Nvidia and AMD cause for concern
By Isaiah Williams published
While all focus is on Nvidia and AMD's GPUs, Intel could be working toward stronger competition for the next generation of its GPUs with new rumored architecture.

Finally, some good news about Nvidia’s new GPUs: RTX 5090 stock levels rumored to surge in a month or so
By Darren Allan published
Thinking of buying an Nvidia RTX 5090? It might be wise to wait, as stock is rumored to surge soon, so prices should come down.

What is PCIe 5.0? The latest component bandwidth standard explained
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
We explain PCIe 5.0, the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect Express standard, and what it means for computing and PC gaming in 2025.

AMD’s RX 9070 GPUs could go on sale March 6, the day after Nvidia’s RTX 5070 – and I wouldn’t fret about those 900W power supply rumors
By Darren Allan published
It seems that AMD is planning to unleash its RX 9070 graphics cards in a head-to-head battle with Nvidia’s RTX 5070.
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