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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DealsSave $160 off AMD's ultimate gaming CPU combo, includes motherboard and chip coolerBy Zhiye Liu Published -
RAMChina's memory-making champion smashes DDR5-8800 barrier on AMD platformBy Zhiye Liu Published -
GPUsWe tested the impact of SSD speed on gaming performance in 11 titlesBy Dan Mateescu Published -
CPUsHardware researcher spins up 'CPU deoptimization' project to find the slowest single x86 instruction, creates hall of shameBy Jake Roach Published -
RAMScientist says RAM pricing has risen to normalized 2007 levels, AI shortage undid 20 years of progress in a matter of monthsBy Jowi Morales Last updated -
CPUsAmazon cracks down on 'CPU waste' among engineers to amid AI CPU crunch [Updated]By Jake Roach Last updated -
MotherboardsBest motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated
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CPUs
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DealsSave $160 off AMD's ultimate gaming CPU combo, includes motherboard and chip coolerBy Zhiye Liu Published -
CPUsHardware researcher spins up 'CPU deoptimization' project to find the slowest single x86 instruction, creates hall of shameBy Jake Roach Published -
CPUsAmazon cracks down on 'CPU waste' among engineers to amid AI CPU crunch [Updated]By Jake Roach Last updated -
CPUsCPU Price Index 2025By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
CPUsAMD's Zen 6 CPUs could fix microstutters and improve 1% lows in games via per-core optimizationsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
CPUsThe Best CPU for Gaming in 2026By Jake Roach Last updated -
CPUs30 years of CPUs at Tom’s Hardware — looking back on three decades of processors, from the Pentium II to Ryzen 9 9950X3D2By Jake Roach Published -
CPUsIntel licenses Atom-class x86 cores to startupBy Anton Shilov Published -
CPUsIntel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop SKU to require 65W of separate power delivery for its iGPU, leaker claimsBy Hassam Nasir Published
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Cooling
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Liquid CoolingFrore claims its LiquidJet can drop Nvidia Rubin GPU temperatures by 10°CBy Anton Shilov Published -
CoolingPC cooling outfit Arctic reverses tariff-era price hikes after US government refundBy Kunal Khullar Published -
CoolingBest CPU Cooler deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
CoolingModder der8auer builds 110cm 3D-printed chimney to passively cool Ryzen 7 9800X3D without fans, cuts temps by 19CBy Hassam Nasir Published -
CoolingPC modder straps 5.5-pound aluminum heatsink to RTX 4060By Mark Tyson Published -
CoolingStrapping 11 fans and a 360mm AIO to an RTX 3080 sounds crazy until you see the 30°C temp dropBy Mark Tyson Published -
Liquid CoolingASRock Phantom Gaming and Steel Legend 360 LCD review: An impressive cooling debutBy Albert Thomas Published -
CoolingValve confirms Steam Machine red light overheating warning is showing earlier than it should; BIOS fix on the wayBy Mark Tyson Published -
Air CoolingCooler Master V4 and V8 3DHP Review: A masterful engineering achievementBy Albert Thomas Published
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GPUs
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GPUsWe tested the impact of SSD speed on gaming performance in 11 titlesBy Dan Mateescu Published -
GPUsNvidia sells RTX 50-series GPUs at MSRP during QuakeCon 2026By Jowi Morales Published -
GPUsPre-modded RTX 2080 Ti cards with 22 GB of VRAM surface on eBay for $500By Jeffrey Kampman Published -
GPUsPC gamer vibe-codes a safeguard against RTX 5090 power connector failuresBy Zak Killian Published -
GPUsGPU price tracking 2026: Lowest price on every graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel todayBy Stewart Bendle Last updated -
NewsA $4,429 order for a ROG Astral RTX 5090 is cancelled by Nvidia due to a 'late' price increase, with Asus blamedBy Ben Stockton Published -
GPUsMore GPU price hikes loom for Asia as Japanese distributor warns of new increasesBy Zhiye Liu Published -
GPUsIn a troubling sign, Nvidia RTX 50 series prices jump up to 30% in South KoreaBy Kunal Khullar Published -
GPUsGaming on the 4GB Radeon RX 6500 XT and GTX 1650 Super in 2026By Jeffrey Kampman Published
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Motherboards
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MotherboardsBest motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
MotherboardsBest Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and ChipsetBy Joe Shields Last updated -
MotherboardsFirst open-source firmware for AM5 officially launchesBy Aaron Klotz Published -
MotherboardsYour motherboard's M.2 SSD heatsink might be slowing down your SSDBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsMSI promises an EXPO ULL-like boost for your existing DDR5 memoryBy Zhiye Liu Published -
MotherboardsMotherboard VRM thermal testingBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsMSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II motherboard review: Loses features from the original, but shaves a few dollars off the priceBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsAsus B850-Creator Wifi Neo motherboard review: AM5 Creator mobo looks the part, but is missing useful featuresBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsThe motherboard market is so bad that flagship boards are selling at entry-level pricesBy Jake Roach 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 Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Your Next BuildBy Joe Shields Last updated -
PC CasesMontech TG3 Panoramic Mid-tower case review: a fantastic value, with four included RGB fans and panoramic viewsBy Joe Shields Published -
PC CasesBest PC Case Deals 2026By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
PC CasesCooler Master HAF II 500 Case Review: New HAF delivers on its name, with impressive airflow and a roomy chassisBy Joe Shields Published -
PC CasesHands-on with Corsair's 2800X RS-R ARGB Micro-ATX PC CaseBy Joe Shields Published -
PC CasesBest Mini-ITX Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Compact PC BuildsBy Matt Safford 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
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Power Supplies
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Power SuppliesCooler Master MWE Gold 750 V4 power supply review: Verified Gold efficiency with mainstream pricingBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesBest Power Supplies 2026By E. Fylladitakis Last updated -
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
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RAM
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RAMChina's memory-making champion smashes DDR5-8800 barrier on AMD platformBy Zhiye Liu Published -
RAMScientist says RAM pricing has risen to normalized 2007 levels, AI shortage undid 20 years of progress in a matter of monthsBy Jowi Morales Last updated -
DRAM$1 billion of iPhone 18 Pro chips 'on the shelves awaiting packaging' due to DRAM shortagesBy Jake Roach Published -
Free Premium ArticleSamsung debuts three next-generation memory technologies for AI data centersBy Anton Shilov Published -
RAMRAM price tracking 2026By Zhiye Liu Last updated -
PremiumCXMT's DRAM ambitions could have it capture 30% of the market by 2030By Anton Shilov Published -
DRAMNew Micron lawsuit reignites fight over New York fab — complaint alleges 'forever chemicals' will flow into Oneida RiverBy Jake Roach Published -
DDR5Lexar lists 32GB DDR5 memory with homegrown Chinese chipsBy Kunal Khullar Published -
DDR5Single-DIMM DDR5 gaming works better than you probably think — one DDR5 DIMM beats dual-channel DDR4 RAMBy Jake Roach Published
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Sound Cards
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Sound CardsLegendary Gravis Ultrasound sound card gets new open-source cloneBy Mark Tyson Published -
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
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Storage
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SSDsSandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD review: The best 2230 drive you can buy for the Steam DeckBy Shane Downing Published -
microSD CardsBest Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express card deals 2026By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
SSDsKioxia and Sandisk demonstrate the world's highest-density 3D NAND flashBy Anton Shilov Published -
SSDsNew HBF spec outlines tech that can give GPUs terabytes of extra memoryBy Anton Shilov Published -
SSDsBest SSD deals 2026By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
DealsSamsung's fastest SSD is back to Prime Day pricingBy Stewart Bendle Published -
SSDsExamining the best options for PCIe SSDs during the RAMpocalypseBy Stewart Bendle Published -
HDDsBest hard drive deals 2026By Paul Alcorn Last updated -
HDDsSeagate to start qualifying record-setting 50TB HDDs in 2027By Anton Shilov Published
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MotherboardsBest motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
PC ComponentsIntroducing Bench 2.0 — a revamped benchmark analyzer, exclusively for Tom's Hardware Premium subscribersBy Jeremy Kaplan Published -
GPUsNvidia sells RTX 50-series GPUs at MSRP during QuakeCon 2026By Jowi Morales Published
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