TechRadar: computing components news
The latest on computer components for gaming and more
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AMD's Radeon GPUs may be the next victim of the RAM crisis — and it makes this gaming PC deal look even more of a bargain
Unsurprisingly, the RAM crisis has struck again, potentially forcing AMD to raise prices on Radeon GPUs.
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Nvidia brings the RTX 3060 back from the dead to beat the RAM crisis — there's a reason why it still tops the Steam Hardware Survey after all these years
The RAM crisis is ruining the PC hardware market with high prices, and that's why the return of Nvidia's RTX 3060 is more relevant than ever.
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Apple may have a plan to 'ease frustration over price hikes and longer delivery times' with its Macs — but I wouldn't count on it working
Analyst suggests more consumer RAM is going to data centers next year — maybe a lot more, and that's a real worry.
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Researchers invent 'new type of pixel' that could create displays that double as cameras — and the internet's first thought is 'what could go wrong?'
ETH Zurich researchers have found a way to both emit and analyze light from the same surface.
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Lenovo declares a 'new normal' for higher memory pricing in the 2030s, while Microsoft forecasts prices to double again in a year
The RAM crisis could get a lot worse over the next few years if Lenovo and Microsoft are right — and I can easily believe they are.
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Yes, the bad news on the RAM crisis has been relentless lately — but Asus and SK Hynix just gave us glimmers of hope that some relief could be on the horizon
The RAM crisis gloom has been thick and heavy lately — so are you ready for some better news?
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Memory expert predicts huge RAM price hikes over the rest of 2026 — but I'm not buying it (the forecast, or the RAM)
Fed up with high RAM prices? They could get way worse in 2026, and this is getting seriously depressing now.
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SSD expert shares some worrying truths about Chinese chip makers — and I think this could be more bad news for the RAM crisis
Here's another sign the RAM crisis is here to stay, as boss in SSD supply chain shares some home truths about Chinese chip makers.
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Looking to upgrade your Mac? You might want to do it soon — Tim Cook just warned that 'price increases are unavoidable' for Apple products
A good deal on a MacBook now could be the smartest move you make this year if you're in need of a laptop upgrade.
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HDMI 2.2 is set to arrive in TVs and monitors next year, bringing uncompressed 4K at ridiculous frame rates — here's what to expect from the next-gen connector, and who it's actually most useful for
HDMI 2.2 doubles the bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 and the first products should arrive in late 2026 or into 2027
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Forget NPCs, now we have CPCs — Co-Playable Characters or AI teammates in PUBG courtesy of Nvidia ACE tech, but I'm not impressed so far
Many gamers are doubtful, mystified, or think that this will be beyond amusing.
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The PC component crisis isn't going away: retail market for SSDs has 'almost disappeared' we're told, and DDR5 RAM prices refuse to drop
SSD prices remain sky-high alongside the cost of RAM — and a report suggests hard drives are getting more expensive too.
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Intel CPU with integrated Nvidia RTX GPU rumored to arrive early in 2028 — and I can't wait to see this power up gaming laptops and handhelds
Can't wait for Intel's CPU with built-in Nvidia RTX graphics? Mark CES 2028 tentatively in your calendar.
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MacBook Neo comes under fire in AMD's latest marketing campaign — but it's a poorly thought-out attack
'Imagine if 'Macs don't game' is the best you've got, lol. I'd fire my marketing team': AMD's going after the MacBook Neo in a very confusing manner.
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AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU is more popular than you may think — at least according to Steam's latest survey
The GPU market is still dominated by Nvidia despite its recent focus on AI, but AMD's flagship Radeon GPU is putting up a decent fight.
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Google just undercut OpenAI with a $4.99 Gemini plan — here’s what’s included
Google’s cheapest AI plan is now cheaper than ChatGPT’s — here’s what you get for your $4.99
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Old Nvidia GPUs are being resurrected to cope with the RAM crisis — but one big chip maker seems determined that a memory shortage won't happen again
The RAM shortage is driving Nvidia's partners to bring back half-decade-old boards — but SK Hynix has a masterplan to solve future memory woes.
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Intel claims its Wildcat Lake notebooks 'reimagine mainstream laptops' — and are ready to take on the MacBook Neo
After Intel's explanation of how it's ensuring Wildcat Lake is more affordable, I'm now more excited to see these rivals for the MacBook Neo.
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AMD exec says DDR5 RAM pricing won't normalize until 2028 — and it's sad that given other predictions, I feel this is overly optimistic
Is now the time to buy a laptop, before bigger price hikes kick in? I'm becoming more convinced about that theory.
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Creative's Katana V2X speaker potentially has a serious vulnerability that could allow hackers to attack your PC, and there's only one way to avoid it
PC system vulnerabilities are seemingly more common than we thought, as a researcher finds a major issue in a popular speaker that can hack a user's PC.
