TechRadar: computing components news
The latest on computer components for gaming and more
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High-end DDR5 RAM kits now costing more than an Nvidia RTX 5090 proves we live in the worst timeline
Did you think a high-end RAM kit would ever cost more than an Nvidia RTX 5090? Well, it does, and that's truly scary.
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AMD's Redstone update could revitalize FSR for PC games – here's why Nvidia should be worried
AMD's new FSR Redstone update could challenge Nvidia's dominance with DLSS 4.
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The fastest gaming CPU could get a supercharged version soon, as new AMD Ryzen 9850X3D leak pops up
AMD Ryzen 9850X3D leak suggests refresh is imminent, and that'd be good news in more ways than one.
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Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender
Amid a RAM crisis, Discord and a few other applications using Chromium and the Electron framework are causing RAM spikes for PC users.
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The PC component crisis just got worse, as major RAM maker gives up on consumers and CPU price hikes are rumored
Want more pessimistic predictions of future component pricing? We're not short of those right now, sadly.
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AMD will reportedly jack up its GPU prices, so if you see a good sale this holiday season, don’t hesitate
In a period of uncertainty in the PC market due to the AI boom, GPUs could be next in line to see price hikes, possibly starting with AMD's Radeon cards.
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If this Nvidia VRAM rumor is true, it'd be disastrous news for some graphics card makers – and all PC gamers
I'm starting to despair for the future of GPUs, as a rumor that Nvidia may stop supplying partners with VRAM could be really bad news.
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Possible Windows 11 bug with Nvidia GPUs tanks Assassin's Creed Shadows performance, bringing even an RTX 5090 to its knees
Nvidia recently issued a hotfix for a bug possibly caused by the Windows 11 October update, but it wasn't clear just how bad this glitch was.
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RAM price rise hell is making me think the unthinkable – could the PS5 be a better buy than a Steam Machine?
I just bought a PS5 Pro in the Black Friday sales, and hearing this news has made me feel even better about my purchase.
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AMD rumored to hike price of GPUs by 10% – so it could be a case of grab a Black Friday deal now, or feel the pain later
Black Friday might be the right time to buy a new GPU, as rumors over RAM price hikes impacting graphics cards get stronger.
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Nvidia rushes out a GPU fix, blaming Windows 11's October update for sluggish performance in games
Are some games running mysteriously slowly on your PC? Nvidia GPUs get a fix for a bug in Windows 11's October update.
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AMD's FSR Redstone for supercharged gaming debuts on December 10 – but it's RX 9000 only, leaving older Radeon GPUs in the cold
FSR Redstone tech to boost frame rates and visual quality won't come to last-gen Radeon GPUs, leaving some gamers angry.
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RAM pricing crisis threatens graphics cards – rumor has it some AMD and Nvidia budget GPUs could be scrapped
Has there ever been a more pressing time to buy a new graphics card? Black Friday could be the last stop before GPU chaos reigns.
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Intel Panther Lake CPU leak suggests integrated GPUs are getting a potentially game-changing leap in performance
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H leak shows just how good this CPU might be for handhelds and budget gaming laptops.
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Black Friday to the rescue? SSD prices could rise again, so now is the time to buy
If you were thinking about an SSD upgrade, do it now - prices are set to rise again due to NAND flash shortages.
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Nvidia hasn't canceled RTX 5000 Super refreshes as previously rumored – but don't expect these GPUs anytime soon
RTX 5000 Super GPUs aren't canned, but may not arrive until later in 2026 – with doubts raised over the RTX 6000 timeframe, too.
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Black Friday could be the right time to buy a new Nvidia GPU as RTX 5000 Super refreshes are rumored to be canceled
Thinking of buying an Nvidia GPU, but waiting for the RTX 5070 Super? Well, think again – all RTX 5000 refreshes might be canned.
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AMD has ended support for RX 6000 GPUs – here's why it's a massive blunder in the battle against Nvidia
In a baffling move, AMD ends support for relatively recent RX 6000 GPUs – and gamers are up in arms (myself included).
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M5 benchmark leak shows Apple's CPU outgunning Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
The vanilla M5 is looking like an impressive performer, stoking expectations for the M5 Pro and Max.
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Thinking of buying a new PC? You might want to move soon, as a perfect storm looks to be brewing for component price hikes
China's introducing new export controls on rare-earth elements - and that's bad news for the price of a raft of PC components.
