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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 RTX 5070 Ti vs AMD RX 9070 XT: Which GPU is right for you?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Versus TechRadar compares the recently released RTX 5070 Ti against the RX 9070 XT to see which is best.

AMD’s secret weapon against Nvidia seems to be stock – way more RX 9070 GPUs are rumored to be hitting shelves than RTX 5000 models
By Darren Allan published
AMD is seriously outgunning Nvidia, restocking way more RX 9070 GPUs compared to RTX 5000 models, a fresh rumor insists.

New leak suggests AMD's working on an Arm-based processor to rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Arm A new leak claims that the rumored AMD "Sound Wave" APU will have similar performance to Qualcomm's Snapdragon line

Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti: I'm expecting stock here first - but you'll need to be fast
By Marcus Mears III last updated
Live updates on stock from our Computing team so you can know your best bet on where to buy an RTX 5070 Ti.

Nvidia's new Game Ready Driver repeats an annoying black screen issue from previous versions - it needs fixing ASAP
By Isaiah Williams published
It's not looking any better for Nvidia RTX GPU users expecting a fix to a frustrating driver issue, as a new version fails to introduce any resolutions.

Asus' AI Cache Boost promises to "pump up" your AMD Ryzen 9000 processor's AI performance
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
CPU Asus claims its new AI Cache Boost BIOS feature increases AI workload performance by up to 12.75% in Ryzen 9000 processors

Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti could be delayed to mid-April and RTX 5060 to mid-May – is AMD starting to look like a clear winner in the battle of Blackwell vs RDNA 4 GPUs?
By Darren Allan published
Is Nvidia now caught between the need to fight off AMD, yet ensure enough launch stock for RTX 5060 models?

Nvidia RTX 5000 series GPUs are finally getting price drops – but there's a catch
By Isaiah Williams published
Nvidia's RTX 5000 series GPUs are finally seeing price drops, but unfortunately it may not exactly change much for most consumers.

The best graphics card 2025
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated There's never been a better time to consider one of the best graphics cards from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel.

Future AMD-powered gaming handhelds and notebooks could miss out on a key feature – and it might be a deal breaker for gamers
By Isaiah Williams published
It's not great news for Medusa Point Zen 6 APUs, as it's been discovered that they will use RDNA 3.5 architecture, which could mean no FSR 4 for future handhelds and laptops.
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