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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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Nvidia shares list of nasty security flaws that you should protect yourself from – here’s why you should download the new GPU driver right now
By Darren Allan published
Nvidia underlines why you need to update your driver, as serious security risks are posed to new and old GPUs alike.
The new Intel Arc graphics driver boosts gaming performance by up to 155%
By Allisa James published
Good news for those with Intel Arc graphics cards, as a new driver update boosts gaming performance by up to 155%.
Microsoft teams up with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to provide the ‘missing link’ that’ll boost upscaling for PC games
By Muskaan Saxena published
Great news gamers - Microsoft is teaming up with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to boost upscaling for your PC games.
Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU could launch in just two weeks – but it’s looking predictably pricey
By Darren Allan published
Rumored pepped-up variant of Raptor Lake Refresh flagship processor has appeared in retailer listings.
AMD admits RX 7900 GRE GPU has a bug holding it back – and some PC gamers will benefit when the fix arrives
By Darren Allan published
There’s a bug which is limiting how far the RX 7900 GRE graphics card can be pushed with overclocking.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 could be up to 70% faster than the 4090, but its best chips might be reserved for AI
By Allisa James published
Nvidia's upcoming 5090 GPU maybe as much as 70% faster than the RTX 4090, but AI will be getting Nvidia's best chips, not gamers.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE: AMD's China-only card goes global—and upends the midrange market
By John Loeffler published
AMD battles Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super for the midrange crown with the global release of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE.
Intel Core i9-14900KS leak shows 6.2GHz boost for the supercharged CPU that could arrive next month
By Darren Allan published
The leaks around the limited edition take on the Raptor Lake Refresh processor have been gathering momentum.
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