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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DealsGrab one of the best air coolers on the market for $33 — Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE is 15% off on Amazon
By Aaron Klotz Published
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DealsGrab this PC gaming bundle that pairs AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600X with fast 32GB DDR5-6000 memory and a 240mm AIO for just $414.99
By Kunal Khullar Published
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The Best CPU for Gaming in 2026
By Jake Roach Last updated
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Costco removes RAM from its display PCs to prevent tech-savvy shoplifters, customers claim
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Best motherboard deals 2026.
By Joe Shields Last updated
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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: The world's fastest gaming processor, again
By Jake Roach Published
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DealsSave big on an AM5 bundle perfect for AMD's imminent Ryzen 7 9850X3D — $499 Newegg X870 motherboard and 32GB DDR5 RAM bundle is the ideal start for your build
By Stewart Bendle Published
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CPUs
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The Best CPU for Gaming in 2026
By Jake Roach Last updated
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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: The world's fastest gaming processor, again
By Jake Roach Published
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Microsoft introduces newest in-house AI chip — Maia 200 is faster than other bespoke Nvidia competitors, built on TSMC 3nm with 216GB of HBM3e
By Sunny Grimm Published
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AMD addressing crushing memory shortages with Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU bundles
By Hassam Nasir Published
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AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D could save you hundreds on your new build during the RAM crisis
By Hassam Nasir Published
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PremiumIntel Q4 earnings reveal rocky path to recovery following weakest full-year revenue since 2010
By Anton Shilov Published
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PremiumIntel shares down 13% as company only manages to shrink losses in latest earnings, demand to outpace 2026 supply
By Anton Shilov Published
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'We can't completely vacate the client market' says Intel amid wafer supply shortages
By Jake Roach Published
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AMD's next gaming champ to debut at $499, and you can already buy it ahead of launch
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Cooling
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SAMA L70 Review: Competitive performance that punches above its price tag
By Albert Thomas Published
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DealsGet rid of that ancient thermal paste with Arctic's MX-6, which just hit an all-time low price at Amazon
By Stewart Bendle Published
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3D-printed fan-less and pump-less liquid cooler can deliver 600 watts of cooling for data centers
By Bruno Ferreira Published
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Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 Review: Extreme cooling without compromise
By Albert Thomas Published
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Best CPU Coolers 2026: AIO and Air Coolers
By Matt Safford Last updated
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Best AIO Coolers 2026
By Matt Safford Last updated
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Australian modder solves PC in a freezer conundrum with sheer size, socks filled with silica gel powder
By Zak Killian Published
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Cooler Master introduces the Aquagate MAX Retro Mini cooling unit
By Jowi Morales Published
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Be Quiet showcases its minty fresh Light Loop AIO cooler and Dark Perk mice at CES 2026
By Bruno Ferreira Published
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GPUs
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GPU price tracking 2026: Lowest price on every graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel today
By Stewart Bendle Last updated
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Nvidia FrameView 1.7 can now handle 800+ FPS measurements accurately
By Bruno Ferreira Published
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Zotac warns component shortages threaten the 'very survival' of GPU manufacturers and distributors
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Newly-listed Chinese chipmaker targets beating Nvidia Rubin platform in just two years — Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX unveils multi-year GPU architecture roadmap with 2027 deadline
By Luke James Published
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Intel enables XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation in latest drivers, expanding frame generation across Arc GPUs and Core Ultra iGPUs
By Kunal Khullar Published
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Modder turns RTX 2080 Ti Hall of Fame into a supercharged 900W Titan RTX with transplanted core and memory
By Aaron Klotz Published
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GPU cooler gets stripped to run ice cold water in its heatpipes, modded RTX 2060 benchmarks at 13 °C
By Hassam Nasir Published
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100W car amplifier hacked into a custom RTX 3080 heatsink
By Jowi Morales Published
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Shopper walks out with a $4.99 Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU from Goodwill
By Kunal Khullar Published
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Motherboards
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Best motherboard deals 2026.
By Joe Shields Last updated
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MSI MPG X870E Edge Ti Wifi Review: Silver-white aesthetic meets budget X870E
By Joe Shields Published
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Asus announces 'immediate internal review' of 800-series motherboards following string of 9800X3D failures
By Stephen Warwick Published
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Asus adds 64MB ROM to Strix Neo AM5 motherboards, following Gigabyte
By Aaron Klotz Published
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MSI unlocks the full power of AMD CPUs with new MEG X870E Unify-X Max motherboard
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Gigabyte unleashes new DDR4 AM4 motherboards as RAM shortage continues to slam PC builders
By Aaron Klotz Published
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Best Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset
By Joe Shields Last updated
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PCIe card unlocks AMD chipset power on Intel motherboards
By Zhiye Liu Published
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MSI B850 MPower Motherboard Review: Micro ATX made for overclocking memory
By Joe Shields Published
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Overclocking
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PremiumSplave's Cave: Overclocking the Asus RTX 5090 Astral and setting the 3DMark Port Royal world record
By Allen 'Splave' Golibersuch Published
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Overclocker uses camping freezer to push RTX 5050 to nearly 3.5 GHz
By Zak Killian Published
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GPU overclocker uses chilled car antifreeze and pond pump to push Intel card to sub-zero temps, sets world record
By Jowi Morales Published
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Crazed modder straps DIY copper waterpipes to GTX 1060, sets world overclocking records in 12600KF category
By Mark Tyson Published
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GPU frequency overclocking world record broken using integrated Intel graphics
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Delidded AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D runs 23 degrees cooler
By Mark Tyson Published
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PC enthusiast delidded a 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes iron
By Mark Tyson Published
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Overclocking Arrow Lake: How I set world records, plus simple tips to push your Core Ultra to the limit
By Allen 'Splave' Golibersuch Published
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Diabatix and Asus hit new overclocking records with LN2-optimized heatsink – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K hits 7.448 GHz
By Christopher Harper Published
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PC Cases
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Can't afford new RAM, storage, or a GPU? A new PC case can make your existing system feel fresh, and you can carry it over to a future build
By Joe Shields Published
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Gaming PC charges you quarters every time you want to power it on, restoring oldest form of microtransactions
By Sunny Grimm Last updated
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Best PC Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Your Next Build
By Matt Safford Last updated
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Best Mini-ITX Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Compact PC Builds
By Matt Safford Last updated
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Phanteks debuts striking PC case with multi-chamber design
By Kunal Khullar Published
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Asus unveils the ROG Cronox, its first panoramic PC case with a 9.2" screen and rotating fan bracket
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Thermaltake goes retro at CES 2026, shows off liquid cooler with CRT-themed display and 80s-style PC cases
By Aaron Klotz Published
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Builder customizes 3D-printed PC case with worthwhile upgrades — premium 3D printing template with magnetically attached panels boasts ease of use, customizability, and design flair
By Mark Tyson Published
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HAVN BF360 Flow case review: Air scoop design delivers low GPU temps
By Albert Thomas Published
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Power Supplies
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Lian Li RS1200G ATX 3.1 power supply review: Stellar performance, state-of-the-art design
By E. Fylladitakis Published
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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W power supply review: Balanced performance and reliability
By E. Fylladitakis Published
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MSI introduces GPU Safeguard tech on its latest PSUs to fend off RTX 5090 meltdowns — warns users with pop-up and buzzer when abnormal current is detected on the 12V-2x6 connector
By Jowi Morales Published
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MSI teases new power supplies with 'instant protection' against melting RTX 5090 cables
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Corsair RM850x SHIFT 850W power supply review: Platinum performance at Gold pricing
By E. Fylladitakis Published
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Be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W power supply review: Silent, Platinum efficiency at an affordable price
By E. Fylladitakis Published
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Segotep's Titanload 12V-2x6 cables use heavier-duty pins to prevent meltdowns
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Best Power Supplies 2026
By E. Fylladitakis Last updated
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DealsRevitalize your gaming PC with a 1000W power supply at a special 35% discount — Corsair RM1000x drops to an all-time low of $119
By Zhiye Liu Published
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RAM
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Costco removes RAM from its display PCs to prevent tech-savvy shoplifters, customers claim
By Hassam Nasir Published
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RAM Price Index 2026: Lowest price on DDR5 and DDR4 memory of all capacities
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Memory prices show signs of levelling out, albeit at inflated levels
By Jowi Morales Last updated
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Samsung refutes claims of '80% price hike' across all memory products
By Sunny Grimm Published
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V-Color Manta XFinity RGB DDR5-6400 C32 2x64GB Review: Two-Module Powerhouse
By Zhiye Liu Published
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PremiumChinese semiconductor industry gears up for domestic HBM3 production by the end of 2026
By Anton Shilov Published
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PremiumMicron acquires PSMC fab site in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, acquisition to expand the memory maker's operations within the region
By Anton Shilov Published
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Data centers will consume 70 percent of memory chips made in 2026
By Bruno Ferreira Published
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Best RAM deals 2026 — last-minute RAM savings to beat the price crunch
By Zhiye Liu Last updated
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Sound Cards
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DIY Amiga sound sampler circuit mystery solved 32 years later
By Mark Tyson Published
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Creative Labs revives Sound Blaster brand with modular audio hub
By Kunal Khullar Published
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Legendary Sound Blaster ISA sound card gets a driver update 30 years later
By Mark Tyson Published
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Old-school Creative Sound Blaster cards repaired and demoed
By Mark Tyson Published
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How to Add Effects to Audio in Audacity
By Jo Hinchliffe Published
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How To Remove Background Noise, Distortion in Audacity
By Jo Hinchliffe Published
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EVGA Nu Audio Pro Review: Who Needs a Sound Card in 2020?
By Niels Broekhuijsen Published
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EVGA Adds Nu Audio Pro 7.1 Sound Cards With Improved Looks
By Niels Broekhuijsen Published
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EVGA's GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Kingpin Card Includes a Power Meter
By Aris Mpitziopoulos Published
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Storage
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Micron starts building new 3D NAND fab in Singapore – Fab 10B promises to more than double the company's local flash production capacity
By Anton Shilov Published
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SSD 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 crisis
By Ben Stockton Published
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SSDs now cost 16x more than HDDs due to AI supply chain crisis
By Aaron Klotz Last updated
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Best MicroSD Express Cards For The Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
By Zhiye Liu Last updated
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Kioxia exec says the AI boom means the era of the cheap 1TB SSD is over
By Zhiye Liu Published
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DealsSave $40 on a Samsung P9 microSD Express storage card for your Switch 2 — Just $79 for 512GB of superfast capacity
By Stewart Bendle Published
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TeamGroup GE Pro 2TB SSD Review: A makeshift high-end SSD
By Shane Downing Published
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Hard drive prices have surged by an average of 46% since September — iconic 24TB Seagate BarraCuda now $500 as AI claims another victim
By Stephen Warwick Published
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Many high-capacity NVMe SSDs are now as expensive as gold by weight as shortage intensifies
By Bruno Ferreira Published
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More about PC Components
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DealsSave big on an AM5 bundle perfect for AMD's imminent Ryzen 7 9850X3D — $499 Newegg X870 motherboard and 32GB DDR5 RAM bundle is the ideal start for your build
By Stewart Bendle Published
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Can't afford new RAM, storage, or a GPU? A new PC case can make your existing system feel fresh, and you can carry it over to a future build
By Joe Shields Published
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Micron starts building new 3D NAND fab in Singapore – Fab 10B promises to more than double the company's local flash production capacity
By Anton Shilov Published
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