Computing components
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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Black Friday graphics card deals 2024: the best deals out now
By Allisa James last updated
As Black Friday continues to ramp up to the big day, more graphics cards deals have been emerging.
More hints of Nvidia’s RTX 50 series reveal are here - next-generation GPUs are now rumored to be in production
By Isaiah Williams published
New rumors suggest Nvidia’s production of RTX 4000 series GPUs has shut down almost completely, with a fresh new focus on upcoming RTX 5000 series GPUs.
AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU has totally sold out – and a new worry is that fresh stock may not arrive until late December
By Darren Allan published
The situation around Ryzen 9800X3D stock appears to be very shaky, with scalpers again causing misery for genuine buyers.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: a gaming dynamo with new, unexpected suprises
By John Loeffler published
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D takes the best gaming processor and makes it even better.
Intel admits ‘self-inflicted wounds’ with Core Ultra 200S CPUs not performing as well as expected – but promises fixes are coming
By Darren Allan published
Intel is on the back foot, once again this year, but is promising fixes for gaming performance in particular.
Trying to get the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU? It seems only scalpers have it and they’re jacking up the price
By Allisa James published
Good luck getting your hands on the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU — it’s sold out everywhere and scalpers are jacking prices up.
As if Intel didn’t have enough to worry about, Nvidia might be about to jump into the PC processor market
By Allisa James published
Nvidia could be looking to get on the consumer CPU market, challenging Intel and AMD in the process.
The best DDR5 RAM in 2024
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
We’re rounding up all the best DDR5 RAM kits available for current-generation AMD and Intel machines for all budgets and preferences.
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