PC Components
Tom's Hardware has a 30-year history of being an industry leader in benchmarking PC components across a wide range of categories, including CPUs, GPUs, SSDs, HDDs, RAM, coolers, motherboards, power supplies, and many, many more categories of PC parts. Here's the list of the latest reviews and news we've published, along with a selection of links to several of our most popular categories.
Latest about PC Components
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GPUsMemory famine compels GPU vendors to re-release 2020 graphics cardsBy Zhiye Liu Published -
SSDsCrushing shortages force Biwin into $1.86 billion NAND deal for SSDsBy Anton Shilov Published -
DealsGet 32GB DDR5 for just $280, $100 less than elsewhere, in this epic Newegg combo dealBy Ben Stockton Published -
microSD CardsMassive 8TB SD cards are set to ship 'shortly' after a two-year delayBy Zhiye Liu Published -
SSDsLouis Rossmann is suing Samsung after firm offers $330 refund for defective SSD while selling the drives on Amazon for $949By Aaron Klotz Published -
ChipsetsIntel's Z970 and Z990 chipsets reportedly consume up to 14W at peak load, feature a 22% smaller PCHBy Hassam Nasir Published -
CPUsAMD fires back at Nvidia, claiming 256-core Zen 6 'Venice' CPU beats Vera by 3.3x in rack-level performanceBy Jake Roach Published
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CPUs
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CPUsAMD fires back at Nvidia, claiming 256-core Zen 6 'Venice' CPU beats Vera by 3.3x in rack-level performanceBy Jake Roach Published -
CPUsIntel expands new game-boosting iBOT software with seven more games, up to a 27% improvementBy Jake Roach Published -
PremiumDemand for data center CPUs has surged, and AI agents are responsibleBy Chris Stokel-Walker Published -
CPUsIntel introduced ‘the first processor in the x86 series and the first 8086 microprocessor’ on this day in 1978By Mark Tyson Published -
CPUsLudicrous overclock slams 1.7 volts into 6700K in an attempt to stop CPU from bottlenecking an RTX 3080 — 5.2 GHz on aging four-core pushes GPU utilization from 60% to 74%By Aaron Klotz Published -
CPUsAMD reaches 45% CPU share in latest Steam Hardware Survey for Windows gaming PCsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
CPUsIntel adds iGPU-less mobile chips to Core 200H lineup — Raptor Lake-based Core 7 230H and Core 5 205H sport disabled graphics for small form factor desktop boardsBy Aaron Klotz Published -
CPUsIntel will reportedly upgrade to an 8-core config for its Wildcat Lake refresh next yearBy Hassam Nasir Published -
PremiumQualcomm Roundtable Interview transcript — SVP of Compute and Gaming talks Snapdragon C, RTX Spark, and the agentic AI futureBy Paul Alcorn Published
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Cooling
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CoolingBest CPU Cooler deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
CoolingLevelplay shows off magnetically attached fans that are reversible, connect via pogo pins and USB-CBy Matt Safford Published -
Liquid CoolingFrore shows off LiquidJet Nexus coldplate for Nvidia Vera Rubin, other AI acceleratorsBy Anton Shilov Published -
HeatsinksNoctua shows off improved thermosiphon prototypeBy Jeffrey Kampman Published -
Liquid CoolingNoctua's first AIO starts at around $250 for 240mm variant, features silent Asetek pump and NF-A12/A14 fansBy Hassam Nasir Published -
CoolingCooler Master shows off new HAF II 500 chassis, aluminum fans, and new air coolersBy Joe Shields Published -
Thermal PasteNoctua announces new thermal pad for AMD chips in partnership with CarbiceBy Aaron Klotz Published -
Liquid CoolingTryx launches new liquid AIO cooler with holographic displayBy Kunal Khullar Published -
Air CoolingArctic Freezer 36-S Review: Small size, effective performance, low priceBy Albert Thomas Published
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GPUs
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GPUsMemory famine compels GPU vendors to re-release 2020 graphics cardsBy Zhiye Liu Published -
GPUsBest gaming GPU deals 2026By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
DealsAMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card drops to just $649By Stewart Bendle Published -
GPUsGPU price tracking 2026: Lowest price on every graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel todayBy Stewart Bendle Last updated -
DealsAmazon is offering a $324 Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU deal in a lightning sale, making it the cheapest model availableBy Stewart Bendle Published -
GPUsAMD's RDNA 5 gaming GPUs are coming late next year, according to AIBs at ComputexBy Hassam Nasir Published -
GPUsUnreleased RTX 3050 Ti engineering sample appears in photos and benchmarks — the RTX 3060 alternative that never happenedBy Zhiye Liu Published -
GPUsNvidia is reportedly still planning fabled RTX 50 Super series for 2026, leak claimsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
GPUsAMD's Frank Azor pushes back against claim that FSR 4.1 won't be ported to RDNA 3.5 GPUs — says 'no such decision' has been madeBy Aaron Klotz Published
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Motherboards
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ChipsetsIntel's Z970 and Z990 chipsets reportedly consume up to 14W at peak load, feature a 22% smaller PCHBy Hassam Nasir Published -
ChipsetsAMD B650 expansion cards hit retail starting at $199By Zak Killian Published -
MotherboardsGigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Plus Motherboard Review: Cost-conscious refresh board delivers (almost) all the fixensBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsAsus ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard review: 20 years of ROGBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsBest motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
MotherboardsAsus Prime Z890-P Wifi Motherboard Review: Primed and ready for your Core Ultra processorBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsMotherboard sales 'collapse' by more than 25% as chipmakers strangle enthusiast PC market to build more AI chipsBy Jowi Morales Published -
MotherboardsBest Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and ChipsetBy Joe Shields Last updated -
MotherboardsGigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X Motherboard Review: CQDIMM support with Arrow Lake RefreshBy Joe Shields Published
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Overclocking
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OverclockingAmbitious modder bolts a 360mm server AIO onto an RTX 3080, slashes VRAM temps in halfBy Zak Killian Published -
PremiumSplave's Cave: Overclocking the Asus RTX 5090 Astral and setting the 3DMark Port Royal world recordBy Allen 'Splave' Golibersuch Published -
OverclockingOverclocker uses camping freezer to push RTX 5050 to nearly 3.5 GHzBy Zak Killian Published -
OverclockingGPU overclocker uses chilled car antifreeze and pond pump to push Intel card to sub-zero temps, sets world recordBy Jowi Morales Published -
OverclockingCrazed modder straps DIY copper waterpipes to GTX 1060, sets world overclocking records in 12600KF categoryBy Mark Tyson Published -
OverclockingGPU frequency overclocking world record broken using integrated Intel graphicsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
OverclockingDelidded AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D runs 23 degrees coolerBy Mark Tyson Published -
OverclockingPC enthusiast delidded a 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes ironBy Mark Tyson Published -
OverclockingOverclocking Arrow Lake: How I set world records, plus simple tips to push your Core Ultra to the limitBy Allen 'Splave' Golibersuch Published
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PC Cases
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PC CasesBest PC Case Deals 2026By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
PC CasesTaiwanese startup FormulaV Line wants to break into US market with two new unique cases — company expects products to become available on Newegg later this yearBy Jowi Morales Published -
PC CasesHyte shows off Y50 chassis, aesthetic cable accessory kit, new fans, and updates Nexus SoftwareBy Joe Shields Published -
PC CasesNZXT showcases H6 mid-tower chassis, new Ultra RGB fans, and a white H2 offeringBy Joe Shields Published -
PC CasesHands-on with Corsair's 3200D RS ARGB Mid-tower PC Case: Budget chassis includes three fans and doesn’t empty your walletBy Joe Shields Published -
PC Cases$499 case turns your PC into a liquid cooling masterpiece for your wallBy Zhiye Liu Published -
PC CasesLian Li’s new DK07 Wood motorized standing desk doubles as a dual-PC chassis with support for E-ATX systems and massive cooling setupsBy Kunal Khullar Published -
PC CasesBest PC Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Your Next BuildBy Joe Shields Last updated -
PC CasesBest Mini-ITX Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Compact PC BuildsBy Matt Safford Last updated
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Power Supplies
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Power SuppliesLian Li's Edge Platinum V2 PSUs have an LED dust indicator, magnetic filter, and a snap-on fan and USB header hubBy Matt Safford Published -
Power SuppliesASRock shows off a slew of new AIOs, Power Supplies, and 10th Anniversary hardwareBy Joe Shields Published -
Power SuppliesCooler Master shows off new MWE Gold V4 Power supplies and GPU Shield adapterBy Joe Shields Published -
Power SuppliesATX12VO V3 standard shrinks the connector and maximizes power efficiencyBy Kunal Khullar Published -
Power SuppliesSuper Flower Leadex 2800W ATX 3.1 power supply review: Top-notch build quality, exceptional efficiencyBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesApex Gaming PCs recalls nearly 18,000 power supplies over missing safety labelsBy Luke James Published -
Power SuppliesEnermax Platimax II 1200DF power supply review: Powerful with Platinum level efficiencyBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesAcer Predator GX850 SFX power supply review: Solid electrical performance with good efficiencyBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesCooler Master MWE Bronze V2 230V 650W power supply review: A competent entry-level choiceBy E. Fylladitakis Published
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RAM
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RAMRAM Price Index 2026: Daily lowest price on DDR5 and DDR4 memory of all capacitiesBy Zhiye Liu Last updated -
DRAMNvidia and SK hynix ink multi-year memory co-development and supply agreementBy Anton Shilov Published -
RAMLexar regional manager says that RAM prices are expected to double by the end of the yearBy Jowi Morales Published -
RAMG.Skill explains how AMD EXPO ULL unlocks additional performanceBy Jeffrey Kampman Published -
RAMProduction of DDR4 memory and motherboards is restarting amid unprecedented memory shortages — PC industry preparing for a world without DDR5By Jake Roach Published -
RAMBest RAM deals 2026 — last-minute RAM savings to beat the price crunchBy Zhiye Liu Last updated -
DRAMCounterfeit G.Skill and V-Color DDR5 modules hit Chinese marketplaces, impacting company salesBy Anton Shilov Published -
DDR532GB of DDR5 now costs $375 minimumBy Stephen Warwick Published -
RAMGoPro warns 'substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue' in regulatory filingsBy Jowi Morales Published
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Sound Cards
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Sound CardsOrpheus II ISA soundcard returns due to ‘popular demand’By Mark Tyson Published -
Sound CardsCreative Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro 7.1 channel sound card: A decent 2026 upgrade for analog audioBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published -
Sound CardsComparison of $4,000 boutique audio cable to $7 Amazon Basics cable shows audiophiles waste a lot of moneyBy Mark Tyson Published -
Sound CardsCreative updates its Sound Blaster PCIe line after 5 yearsBy Mark Tyson Published -
Sound CardsDIY Amiga sound sampler circuit mystery solved 32 years laterBy Mark Tyson Published -
Sound CardsCreative Labs revives Sound Blaster brand with modular audio hubBy Kunal Khullar Published -
Sound CardsLegendary Sound Blaster ISA sound card gets a driver update 30 years laterBy Mark Tyson Published -
Sound CardsOld-school Creative Sound Blaster cards repaired and demoedBy Mark Tyson Published -
Sound CardsHow to Add Effects to Audio in AudacityBy Jo Hinchliffe Published
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Storage
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SSDsCrushing shortages force Biwin into $1.86 billion NAND deal for SSDsBy Anton Shilov Published -
microSD CardsMassive 8TB SD cards are set to ship 'shortly' after a two-year delayBy Zhiye Liu Published -
SSDsLouis Rossmann is suing Samsung after firm offers $330 refund for defective SSD while selling the drives on Amazon for $949By Aaron Klotz Published -
microSD CardsBest Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express card deals 2026 — Samsung, SanDisk, Lexar, Adata, and moreBy Stewart Bendle Last updated -
SSDsSSD price tracking 2026: Lowest price on every M.2 SSD from Samsung, Western Digital, Crucial, and more — here are the best deals during the AI-driven pricing crisisBy Ben Stockton Last updated -
StorageThe Floppy Disk patent was granted today in 1972By Mark Tyson Published -
SSDsAcer MA200 1TB SSD Review: Good enough, and that’s the pointBy Shane Downing Published -
HDDsBest hard drive deals 2026 — storage savings from WD, Seagate, and moreBy Paul Alcorn Last updated -
SSDsBest SSD deals 2026 — savings on Samsung, WD, Crucial, and other SSDs at Amazon, Newegg, and othersBy Stewart Bendle Last updated
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