Computing components

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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.

Latest about Computing Components

MSI RTX 5090 Lightning GPU graphics card shown against a black background

MSI RTX 5090 Lightning costs up to $15K on eBay — so here's an alternative

By Darren Allan published

The RTX 5090 Lightning is ludicrously expensive on eBay, so enthusiasts hunting for this pricey GPU should consider buying from the UK.

GPU
Corsair DDR5 RAM sticks shown in new plastic clamshell packaging with bright green label

Corsair's DDR5 RAM now comes in different packaging to foil RAM scammers

By Darren Allan published

Corsair is putting its high-end RAM in a sealed plastic clamshell to help prevent return-related scams.

Memory
Steam Deck OLED in limited edition white color

The RAM crisis may be complicit in the Steam Deck OLED's US stock shortage

By Isaiah Williams published

Valve's Steam Deck OLED models are out of stock in the US, and the RAM crisis looks like it may be responsible again.

Steam Deck
Render of two RAM sticks from Adata

I'm fed up with expensive RAM kits, but I've found the perfect one for my PC

By Isaiah Williams published

The RAM crisis has left very few inexpensive options available on the market, but Adata's XPG 32GB option fits the bill.

Memory
A world map made up of fiber optics

John Carmack envisions a cure for the RAM crisis that involves fiber cables

By Darren Allan published

Fiber aside, there could be a nearer-term way of alleviating the memory crisis, too.

Memory
A render of an Intel CPU in a futuristic PC.

Rumor suggests Intel's next-gen flagship CPU could be very power-hungry

By Darren Allan published

Intel's Nova Lake flagship is rumored to have eye-opening power usage — but I don't think this is anything to worry about (yet).

CPU
Render of Ayaneo Next 2 & the RTX 5090

The RAM crisis is so bad this new gaming handheld costs more than an RTX 5090

By Isaiah Williams published

No handheld needs 128GB of RAM, but Ayaneo doesn't care as its Next 2 handheld costs up to $4,299.

Gaming
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090's power connection port

No, the Nvidia RTX 5090 Ti GPU isn't coming out this year — here's why

By Darren Allan published

An Nvidia RTX 5090 Ti arriving in Q3 2026 is the least likely GPU rumor I've heard in a long while.

GPU
Computer memory RAM on motherboard background

Analyst firm warns of 'unprecedented and record-breaking surge' in RAM cost

By Darren Allan published

If you thought the RAM crisis was levelling off, think again — the next couple of months could be seriously painful.

Memory
A masculine hand holding up an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 against a green background

Rumor claims Nvidia won't have any new gaming GPUs in 2026

By Darren Allan published

Rumor mill seems insistent that Nvidia won't have any new GeForce GPUs in 2026 – and that wouldn't surprise me.

GPU
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