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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DDR5China-made CXMT memory now supports faster speeds on MSI's AMD motherboardsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
GPUsAMD Ryzen AI Halo review: AMD builds a DGX Spark of its ownBy Jeffrey Kampman Published -
GPUsNvidia's Kyber rack for Rubin Ultra reportedly delayed to 2028, stopgap solution also axed due to customer pushbackBy Luke James Published -
StorageRAMpocalyse pricing prompts maker to construct his own memory using ancient Apollo-era techBy Mark Tyson Published -
GPUsReviewer tests 'RTX 4080M' desktop graphics card powered by salvaged laptop siliconBy Hassam Nasir Published -
GPUsF1 25: 2026 Season Edition GPU benchmarksBy Dan Mateescu Published -
SSDsChinese YMTC SSDs make their way into retail Lenovo laptopsBy Jowi Morales Published
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CPUs
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CPUsIntel reportedly adding two new 22-core SKUs with game-boosting cache to Nova Lake-S lineupBy Hassam Nasir Published -
CPUsIntel confirms price hikes on select consumer and server CPUs citing supply costs and demandBy Anton Shilov Published -
CPUsIntel hikes pricing for its flagship desktop PC chips by up to $50By Kunal Khullar Published -
CPUsAMD confirms low-power CPU cores in Linux kernel patch — Zen 6 chips could follow in Intel's footsteps with new core type for background tasksBy Anton Shilov Published -
CPUsChina’s Loongson launches homegrown 16-core 3C3000 server CPU built on LoongArchBy Etiido Uko Published -
CPUsIntel's next-gen 52-core Nova Lake CPU could pull up to 474WBy Kunal Khullar Published -
CPUsCPU Price Index 2025By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
CPUsAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i7-14700K faceoff — A new battle for DDR4 supremacy in 2026By Hassam Nasir Published -
CPUsBest Budget CPUs of 2026, Benchmarked and RankedBy Paul Alcorn Last updated
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Cooling
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CoolingWindows guru uses Stirling Engine to cool AMD Threadripper 3970XBy Mark Tyson Published -
Air CoolingMontech NX600 Review: A budget dual tower with jet-engine fansBy Albert Thomas Published -
Thermal PasteBest Thermal Paste for CPUs 2025: 90 TIM Compounds Tested and RankedBy Paul Alcorn Last updated -
CoolingBest CPU Coolers 2026: AIO and Air CoolersBy Joe Shields Last updated -
Liquid CoolingNoctua NL-LC1-36 Review: Compromise paves the wayBy Niels Broekhuijsen Published -
Case FansBest PC case fans tested 2026: Improve your airflow, silence your system, or add more RGB glowBy Niels Broekhuijsen Last updated -
CoolingBest AIO Coolers 2026By Matt Safford Last updated -
Liquid CoolingNoctua finally releases its first AIO coolersBy Jowi Morales Published -
Liquid CoolingMSI MPG Coreliquid P22 360 Review: Low noise, strong performance, budget priceBy Albert Thomas Published
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GPUs
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GPUsAMD Ryzen AI Halo review: AMD builds a DGX Spark of its ownBy Jeffrey Kampman Published -
GPUsNvidia's Kyber rack for Rubin Ultra reportedly delayed to 2028, stopgap solution also axed due to customer pushbackBy Luke James Published -
GPUsReviewer tests 'RTX 4080M' desktop graphics card powered by salvaged laptop siliconBy Hassam Nasir Published -
GPUsF1 25: 2026 Season Edition GPU benchmarksBy Dan Mateescu Published -
GPUsPossible AMD RX 7900 XTX engineering sample with red PCB surfacesBy Hassam Nasir Published -
GPU DriversCUDA emulator for AMD GPUs Zluda loses funding with v6 release, adds 32-bit PhysXBy Bruno Ferreira Published -
GPUsLegacy Nvidia RTX 3060 12GB returns to retail five years after original launch, priced at $339By Jeffrey Kampman Published -
GPUsThe GPU benchmarks hierarchy 2026By Jeffrey Kampman Last updated -
GPUsBest Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2026By Jeffrey Kampman Last updated
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Motherboards
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MotherboardsAsus B850-Creator Wifi Neo motherboard review: AM5 Creator mobo looks the part, but is missing useful featuresBy Joe Shields Published -
MotherboardsBest motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
MotherboardsBest Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and ChipsetBy Joe Shields Last updated -
MotherboardsThe motherboard market is so bad that flagship boards are selling at entry-level pricesBy Jake Roach Published -
MotherboardsVendors begin adding AMD EXPO Ultra-Low Latency to 600-series motherboards in latest BIOS updatesBy Hassam Nasir Published -
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
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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 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 -
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
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Power Supplies
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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 -
Power SuppliesAcer Predator GX850 SFX power supply review: Solid electrical performance with good efficiencyBy E. Fylladitakis Published
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RAM
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DDR5China-made CXMT memory now supports faster speeds on MSI's AMD motherboardsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
RAMMemory price surge begins to cool as consumers hit affordability limitBy Etiido Uko Published -
PremiumInside the history of DRAM price-fixing lawsuitsBy Luke James Published -
DRAMSK hynix to invest $712.5 billion in South Korean operationsBy Anton Shilov Published -
DRAMMeta fights soaring hardware costs by reusing old DDR4 server memory in new DDR5-only serversBy Anton Shilov Published -
RAMAMD EXPO ULL RAM drops at jaw-dropping $1,099 despite promises of it being 'effectively the same price'By Zhiye Liu Published -
RAMLenovo says the 'RAMageddon' is the new normal, outlines survival guideBy Zak Killian Published -
DDR4Best RAM for Gaming: DDR4, DDR5 Kits for 2026By Zhiye Liu Last updated -
DRAMMicron inks long-term supply agreements worth $100 billionBy Anton Shilov 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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StorageRAMpocalyse pricing prompts maker to construct his own memory using ancient Apollo-era techBy Mark Tyson Published -
SSDsChinese YMTC SSDs make their way into retail Lenovo laptopsBy Jowi Morales Published -
StorageGitHub thumbs nose at Sony's controversial end to physical media with its introduction of Repo CDsBy Mark Tyson Published -
microSD CardsBest MicroSD Express Cards For The Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026By Zhiye Liu Last updated -
PremiumSolidigm VP talks PCIe 6.0 SSDs, next-gen floating gate NAND, liquid cooled storage and moreBy Anton Shilov Published -
SSDsThe best SSD for the Steam Deck, Xbox ROG Ally, and Ally X in 2026By Shane Downing Last updated -
HDDsBest Hard Drives 2026By Paul Alcorn Last updated -
SSDsThe Best PS5 SSDs in 2026: Speedy NVMe storage for your consoleBy Jarred Walton Last updated -
SSDsBest SSDs 2026: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATABy Paul Alcorn Last updated
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