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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CPUsMeta Muse runs agents on AMD EPYC Turin hosts with two cores and 8GB of memoryBy Jake Roach Published -
Air CoolingNoctua explores 2,000W micro-channel air coolingBy Kunal Khullar Published -
Power SuppliesGamemax RGB PRO 750G power supply review: Efficient, but pricey for an average unit with pretty lightsBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
GPUsNvidia DLSS 5 power draw hits 647W as power connector runs hotter than the GPU die, upscales frame rates and flame temps on 16-pinBy Zhiye Liu Published -
EnclosuresBest SSD and Hard Drive EnclosuresBy Avram Piltch Last updated -
DealsSave $149 on this 3-item gaming combo from NeweggBy Joe Shields Published -
RAMMicron discontinues 2GB GDDR7 chips for gaming GPUs as it pivots toward higher-density memory for AIBy Etiido Uko Published
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CPUs
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CPUsMeta Muse runs agents on AMD EPYC Turin hosts with two cores and 8GB of memoryBy Jake Roach Published -
CPUsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F and 7500 show up at retail with pricing above MSRPBy Jake Roach Published -
CPUsMediaTek next-gen Dimensity CX C10 Max will power new Googlebook initiativeBy Jake Roach Published -
CPUsEnthusiast digs into CPU substrate for surgery to replace ripped-off data pinBy Mark Tyson Published -
CPUsAMD targets Nvidia with first official benchmarks for EPYC 'Venice' CPUsBy Jake Roach Published -
PremiumDetails about Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs keep leakingBy Jake Roach Published -
CPUsIntel reportedly cans 12Xe option for Nova Lake-S desktopBy Jake Roach Published -
CPUsThe Best CPU for Gaming in 2026By Jake Roach Last updated -
CPUsApple's A20 Pro shatters Geekbench 7 single-core recordBy Anton Shilov Published
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Cooling
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Air CoolingNoctua explores 2,000W micro-channel air coolingBy Kunal Khullar Published -
Air CoolingNoctua fans prevent the CAIM1 ‘Anti-AI’ 4K camera from throttlingBy Mark Tyson Published -
Liquid CoolingMSI MEG CoreLiquid E15 360 AIO Review: Bold and stunning, with market-leading performanceBy Albert Thomas Published -
Case FansBest PC case fans tested 2026: Improve your airflow, silence your system, or add more RGB glowBy Niels Broekhuijsen Last updated -
Case FansSnap-on LCD brings mini displays to any 120mm PC fanBy Jowi Morales Published -
Air CoolingAir conditioner powered by a 'PC fan' labeled a scam by German consumer organizationBy Mark Tyson Published -
Liquid CoolingOcypus Sigma L36 Pro Review: How is this LCD AIO so cheap?By Albert Thomas Published -
Air CoolingScythe Magoroku Review: excellent RAM thermals, but needs improvement elsewhereBy Albert Thomas Published -
CoolingModder straps two desktop CPU coolers to ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra, turns smartphone into a gaming PCBy Kunal Khullar Published
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GPUs
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GPUsNvidia DLSS 5 power draw hits 647W as power connector runs hotter than the GPU die, upscales frame rates and flame temps on 16-pinBy Zhiye Liu Published -
GPUsLucky 3D artist scores Jensen Huang-signed RTX 5090 from used marketplace that's worth up to $15,000By Jowi Morales Published -
GPUsNew wireless Wi-Fi 7 external GPU box comes with a built-in 4TB SSD for local AIBy Bruno Ferreira Published -
GPUsChina’s ultimate gaming GPU hits a performance wallBy Zhiye Liu Published -
GPUsCyberPowerPC lands rare RTX 50-series Founders Edition cards in discounted Walmart rigsBy Jowi Morales Published -
GPU DriversAMD begins to add GDDR7 support to its Linux GPU driversBy Anton Shilov Published -
GPUsNew RTX 5070 Autumn Limited Edition gaming GPU doubles as an air freshener with built-in 'e-sports aromatherapy'By Mark Tyson Published -
GPU DriversPlayStation 3 emulation devs work around an Nvidia bug for up to 37% faster performanceBy Mark Tyson Published -
GPUsNvidia's next-gen RTX 60 GPUs might not be released until 2028, prominent leaker claimsBy Sayem Ahmed Published
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Motherboards
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MotherboardsBest motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
MotherboardsAsus ROG Strix B850-F Gaming Wifi Neo motherboard review: Pricey proposition for B850, but packed with featuresBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsASRock X870E Taichi White Motherboard Review: A Taichi washed in white, now with 10 GbEBy Joe Shields Published -
PremiumHow to choose a new motherboard without overpayingBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsGigabyte resurrects 8-year-old B450 chipset with new motherboardsBy Zhiye Liu Published -
MotherboardsMaxsun Terminator B850M Pro II Motherboard Review: Comparable features, but US pricing is over MSRPBy Joe Shields Published -
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
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Overclocking
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OverclockingDeveloper vibe codes a tool to let Nvidia RTX 50-series laptop owners crank up their power limitsBy Zak Killian Published -
OverclockingYou can now buy a delidded Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition for $1,403By Zak Killian Published -
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
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PC Cases
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Case Mods$14,000 gaming PC features 70 handcrafted titanium cherry blossoms which unfurl as temperatures riseBy Zak Killian Published -
PC CasesFractal Define One case review: Balancing noise and thermalsBy Joe Shields Published -
PC CasesFractal Summit case review: real wood accents scream premium, but it only stands out in white or blackBy Joe Shields Published -
PC CasesBest PC Case Deals 2026By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
PC CasesHands-on with Hyte’s Y50 RGB case: Premium looks at an affordable priceBy Myles Goldman Published -
PC CasesCooler Master Q300L v3 MicroATX case review: Sub-$45 MSRP offers incredible value for MicroATX chassis with included fansBy Joe Shields Published -
Case ModsDIY modder creates 'heat engine computing device' powered by a Stirling engineBy Kunal Khullar Published -
PC CasesNoctua finds more than half of tested PC cases misstate CPU cooler clearancesBy Jowi Morales Published -
PC CasesBest PC Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Your Next BuildBy Joe Shields Last updated
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Power Supplies
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Power SuppliesGamemax RGB PRO 750G power supply review: Efficient, but pricey for an average unit with pretty lightsBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesAZZA PSAZ-750G ATX 3.1 power supply review: An adequate budget 750W unitBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesThermalright TR-KG750 750W power supply review: HKC-built KG unit with a Thermalright badge for $91By E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesPhanteks AMP GH 750W power supply review: Great buy at sub-$90 street pricing, but comes with a 450W cap on its 12V-2x6 connectorBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesMontech Century II Gold 850W power supply review: Excellent budget-friendly Gold-tier ATX 3.1 unit with Cybenetics Platinum efficiencyBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesFSP Mega GM 1200W power supply review: An in-house FSP platform that quietly overshoots its own Gold labelBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesQuestionable PC power supply 'explodes,' bursts into flames the moment it's plugged into a socket in viral videoBy Hassam Nasir Published -
Power SuppliesCorsair RM1000e (2026) ThermalProtect power supply review: Temperature-sensing 12V-2x6 cable shuts the GPU down before a connector can meltBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Power SuppliesMSI MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 1600W power supply review: GPU Safeguard+ protection with Titanium effeciencyBy E. Fylladitakis Published
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RAM
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RAMMicron discontinues 2GB GDDR7 chips for gaming GPUs as it pivots toward higher-density memory for AIBy Etiido Uko Published -
DRAMMemory chips are now more expensive than compute chips on a per-area basisBy Anton Shilov Published -
DRAMChina's CXMT hits 12nm-class DRAM milestoneBy Anton Shilov Published -
DRAMAcer CEO says memory makers are hyping 2030 shortage fears to protect marginsBy Jowi Morales Published -
PremiumNOR Flash and SLC NAND production are under threat as capacity gets routed to more profitable products — 'severe undersupply' threatens everyday electronicsBy Chris Stokel-Walker Published -
DRAMMicron announces 512GB DDR5-9200 memory modules with 16W power drawBy Anton Shilov Published -
RAMAI-induced memory shortage is changing how devices are built, Fairphone says memory now 60% of materials costBy Kunal Khullar Published -
DDR4Tech enthusiast finds $12,000 stack of RAM in their garageBy Mark Tyson Published -
RAMFake DDR5 memory kits now on sale starting at $43By Hassam Nasir 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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EnclosuresBest SSD and Hard Drive EnclosuresBy Avram Piltch Last updated -
StorageChina's YMTC wins patent battle against Micron in ongoing 3-year legal war over memory patentsBy Etiido Uko Published -
SSDsNew DapuStor SSD pairs high-capacity QLC with a permanent pSLC regionBy Shane Downing Published -
SSDsiPhone 18 Pro Max storage can drop lower than a hard drive at 1.1 MB/s during heavy writesBy Kunal Khullar Published -
SSDsChina's premier memory maker CXMT eyes producing flash for SSDs, report claimsBy Anton Shilov Published -
microSD CardsBest MicroSD Express Cards For The Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026By Zhiye Liu Last updated -
SSDsThe Best PS5 SSDs in 2026: Speedy NVMe storage for your consoleBy Jarred Walton Last updated -
SSDsKioxia Exceria Pro G2 2TB SSD Review — Speed built to lastBy Shane Downing Published -
External SSDsHands On: Sharge's Disk Pro 2 Ultra is a compact, magnetic DIY SSD dock with active cooling, 80W passthrough charging, and HDMI 2.1, supporting up to 8TB drivesBy Matt Safford Published
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More about PC Components
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RAMMicron discontinues 2GB GDDR7 chips for gaming GPUs as it pivots toward higher-density memory for AIBy Etiido Uko Published -
GPUsLucky 3D artist scores Jensen Huang-signed RTX 5090 from used marketplace that's worth up to $15,000By Jowi Morales Published -
MotherboardsBest motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated
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