TechRadar: computing components news
The latest on computer components for gaming and more
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Is the GPU crisis down to real shortages, or is it market manipulation?
One thing is clear enough — high-end GeForce GPUs are suffering serious price hikes thanks to stock issues.
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Nvidia RTX 6060 GPU could be a long way off, and may fall short of the PS6
If you're waiting for Nvidia's next affordable GPU, you might have to be very patient indeed.
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Chinese RAM surge through 2028 isn't likely to help the average consumer
As Dell's CEO joins the chorus of those warning the RAM crisis will last until 2030, don't expect a predicted memory rally from China to help.
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Biomemory’s DNA Shield stores critical data in synthetic DNA — beyond the reach of cyberattacks
DNA Shield provides offline storage for critical digital assets, data that must remain unchanged and protected from emerging threats and technologies
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Nvidia dramatically improves DLSS 5 — but gamers want it on more GPUs
Nvidia says 2026 is a 'year of relentless DLSS innovation' as it boosts DLSS 5 frame rates by up to 40%, and ramps up frame generation too.
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Intel CEO reportedly predicts RAM shortage will last another 2 to 3 years
Intel's CEO reckons the RAM shortage will last for pretty much the rest of the decade.
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'GPU pricing to climb significantly' warns a PC maker in the US
There's a salvo of worrying rumors for GPUs, including that graphics cards will get 'significantly' pricier.
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Laptop sales are in freefall and price hikes could mean 2027 is worse still
Laptop sales are in freefall and likely to get even worse in 2027, as the prospect of more price hikes looms.
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AMD to 'substantially increase' chip supply in 2027 — but not for consumers
AMD is upping chip production levels next year — but this is for AI, so it won't help consumers with the RAM crisis.
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RAM to be hit with 'meaningful price increases' before 2026 is out
Chatter about the memory supply shortage, both on the grapevine and from analysts, has taken another gloomy turn.
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Micro Center cracks down on scalpers looking to export the RTX 5090 GPU
Micro Center is cracking down on scalpers looking to export Nvidia's RTX 5090 GPU.
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RAM crisis to get worse in 2027 and 2028 — and then the robots are coming
The memory shortage is expected to worsen in 2027 and 2028 — and beyond that Micron warns that robots will eat tons of RAM.
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This Steam tool lets you fudge Nvidia DLSS 5 to easily work on PC games
Jealous of all those DLSS 5 gaming experiments? Conduct your own with this Steam tool which allows Nvidia's tech to work on PC games with no fuss.
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As GPU prices rise, modders bring new features to older Nvidia hardware
Someone got Nvidia's driver-level Frame Generation working on RTX 3000 series GPUs, via a mod, and maybe it's time for Nvidia to work up official implementations.
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XMG cites component cost rises across the board as it hikes laptop prices
The RAM crisis is kicking up yet another gear as XMG hikes its laptop prices substantially.
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Nvidia RTX 6000 GPUs rumored for 2028, not next year — and that makes sense
'I'd rather they delayed the launch to consumers': Nvidia's RTX 6000 GPUs are rumored for 2028, not next year, and gamers seem happy enough about that.
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Acer CEO plays down RAM crisis, saying it's 'impossible' for it to last until 2030
We've had a lot of negative talk about the RAM crisis recently — so it's good to hear something a bit more optimistic.
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Rumor claims AMD plans 10% price hikes across its 'entire chip line' in Q4
AMD plans 10% price hikes across its 'entire chip line' in Q4 going by latest RAM crisis rumor.
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AMD could be working on an Nvidia DLSS 5 rival for next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs
The reaction to DLSS 5 is changing already, and no doubt AMD is watching keenly, whether or not this rumor is true.
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DDR5 RAM pricing appears to be spiralling even further out of control
Think RAM costs way too much already? You're right — but a fresh report shows that DDR5 is getting a lot pricier somehow.
