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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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This budget office chair gets a massive discount, dropping below $50
By Collin Probst published
This basic task chair from Staples is seeing a massive 58% discount, bringing the chair to $49.99 for a limited time

AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs might go on sale in September, which would be a disaster for Intel
By Darren Allan published
This is just a rumor, but we can tell you one thing for certain: Intel will be desperately hoping it’s wrong.

Farewell, Nvidia GeForce Experience – you were a terrible app and I hated you, but at least something better is on the way
By Christian Guyton published
GeForce Experience has been a thorn in my side for years – but no longer, as Nvidia is sunsetting the widely hated app with a powered-up replacement already in open beta.

It might not be long before on-board AI makes your graphics card less of a power hog
By Darren Allan published
Think NPUs are for boring AI stuff you don’t want? Think again, they could make your GPU run much more efficiently.

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leak shows a laptop CPU that’s 20% more powerful than its predecessor – and way faster for graphics
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Purported benchmarks have surfaced showing the HX 370 is 20% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS.

Nvidia now owns 88% of the GPU market – but that might not be a bad thing... yet
By Darren Allan published
Nvidia has never been more dominant in the GPU world – and here’s why that might be the kick in the pants AMD needs.

G.Skill shows off fastest ever DDR5 RAM that hits incredible speeds at Computex 2024
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
G.Skill has reached new overclocking heights with its latest DDR5 RAM kits at Computex 2024.

Cougar shows off new gaming PC cases at Computex 2024 – and one has a turntable inside
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Cougar has revealed its FV270 PC case which features a miniature RGB turntable inside for displaying objects.
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