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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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Panic over: AMD confirms that its Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs will launch as planned later this year
By Allisa James published
New reports confirm that AMD will be launching its Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs in late 2024.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super review: second only to the RTX 4090, and finally worth buying
By John Loeffler published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super is only slightly better than the RTX 4080, but it's nearly 20% cheaper, making it easily one of the best graphics cards on the market today.
Nvidia RTX 3050 6GB spotted at retailer – but the specs don’t calm our fears that this might be a flop of a GPU
By Darren Allan published
It looks like Nvidia is about to introduce a new contender to the budget GPU arena, but the RTX 3050 6GB could lack punch.
Gamers rejoice: AMD may be cooking up a GPU with RTX 4080 performance at half the price
By Allisa James published
AMD could be working on only mid-range graphics cards in the next generation, according to a new report.
Nvidia RTX 4090 Super and RTX Titan could be back on the menu – because RTX 5000 GPUs might slide to 2025
By Darren Allan published
This is the first we’re hearing that Nvidia’s next-gen graphics cards may miss the expected late 2024 launch.
Is Nvidia's RTX Remix necessary, or are we polishing rough gaming diamonds back into coal?
By Allisa James published
It feels like Nvidia's RTX Remix often hurts more than it helps, with rough performance the cost of graphical enhancements.
Intel's upcoming Battlemage GPU might be as powerful as our favorite graphics card
By Allisa James published
According to new leaks, Intel's Battlemage graphics cards could match the performance of Nvidia's RTX 4070
Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU falls in price, but it looks like AMD is fighting back hard as RX 7800 XT has dropped to $480
By Darren Allan published
This is the graphics card that’s top of our pick of the best GPUs, and it’s currently looking seriously tempting.
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