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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Pirate RPG game is secretly looting your SSD lifespanBy Aaron Klotz Published -
Best motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
iGame X870E Vulcan OC V14 Motherboard Review: Colorful enters the high-end overclocking sceneBy Joe Shields Published -
Framework's new RTX 5070 12GB graphics module costs a whopping $1,199By Hassam Nasir Published -
In historic first, Chinese GPU maker Lisuan Tech becomes only the fourth GPU maker to earn Microsoft WHQL certificationBy Zhiye Liu Last updated -
Palit Group says Galax GPU brand will continue to operate following restructureBy Hassam Nasir Published -
More details emerge about how Intel now earns more revenue from each wafer by looking to the edgesBy Anton Shilov Published
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CPUs
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More details emerge about how Intel now earns more revenue from each wafer by looking to the edgesBy Anton Shilov Published -
Russian-Chinese Irtysh 32-core CPU runs The Witcher 3 at 30+ FPSBy Zhiye Liu Published -
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D review: An unbeatable value gaming CPUBy Jake Roach Published -
Intel reportedly says it boosted yields by selling what would normally be 'scrap' or 'low-expectation' CPUsBy Etiido Uko Published -
Intel's upcoming Xeon 7 "Diamond Rapids" server CPUs reportedly delayed to 2027By Hassam Nasir Published -
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D — Can Intel finally beat X3D?By Hassam Nasir Published -
Intel says better software optimization can unlock up to 30% more performance on its CPUsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
CPU requirements for AI workloads are multiplying, driving intensifying shortages and price hikesBy Luke James Published -
Intel stock jumps 28%, setting record, after it posts strong Q1 with rising forecastsBy Anton Shilov Published
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Cooling
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PremiumPremium Build: Greyscale — building a custom-looped ITX PC that pushes the form factor to its limitsBy Niels Broekhuijsen Published -
Sudokoo SK620V and SK700V Review: Silent, Stylish AM5 cooling, with a built-in displayBy Albert Thomas Published -
Bulbous 15x fan PC case side panel dubbed the ‘Superdome’ lowers temps by 20 degreesBy Mark Tyson Published -
Silverstone IceMyst Pro 360 Pro Review: Designed for RAM overclockingBy Albert Thomas Published -
PremiumAnalyzing Noctua's roadmap — new PSUs, fan-equipped mice, the elusive Thermosiphon, and disappearing prototypesBy Niels Broekhuijsen Published -
Tryx Stage 360 AIO Review: Luxurious, unique, and quietBy Albert Thomas Published -
15 tiny 3D-printed fans fit inside a domed Noctua NF-A12x25 frame to form the "Fanhattan Project"By Hassam Nasir Published -
Best AIO Coolers 2026By Matt Safford Last updated -
Thermal Grizzly scammed out of $46,000 by Alibaba metals suppliersBy Mark Tyson Published
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GPUs
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Framework's new RTX 5070 12GB graphics module costs a whopping $1,199By Hassam Nasir Published -
In historic first, Chinese GPU maker Lisuan Tech becomes only the fourth GPU maker to earn Microsoft WHQL certificationBy Zhiye Liu Last updated -
Palit Group says Galax GPU brand will continue to operate following restructureBy Hassam Nasir Published -
Nvidia quietly launches 12GB RTX 5070 laptop GPUBy Aaron Klotz Published -
PremiumThe GeForce RTX 30-series upgrade matrix — does your Ampere GPU need an upgrade in 2026?By Jeffrey Kampman Published -
RTX 4090 sent in for repair turns out to be sophisticated fake with laser-engraved core and VRAMBy Hassam Nasir Published -
Intel has reportedly killed discrete gaming GPUs for the upcoming Xe3P Arc "Celestial" familyBy Hassam Nasir Published -
Enthusiast fixes 30-year S3 graphics card black levels issueBy Mark Tyson Published -
AMD SDK suggests 4x and 6x frame generation multipliers are in the worksBy Bruno Ferreira Published
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Motherboards
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Best motherboard deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated -
iGame X870E Vulcan OC V14 Motherboard Review: Colorful enters the high-end overclocking sceneBy Joe Shields Published -
Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top motherboard review: The latest and greatest XtremeBy Joe Shields Published -
EXPO 1.2 will come to 600-series AM5 motherboards later, tech only enables partial CUDIMM supportBy Hassam Nasir Published -
Best Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and ChipsetBy Joe Shields Last updated -
Nvidia's long-rumored N1 SoC spotted on a laptop motherboard with 128 GB RAM, listed for $1,400By Hassam Nasir Published -
PremiumPCI Express roadmap: The path to 1TB/s with PCI 8.0, the challenges of integration, and beyondBy Anton Shilov Published -
Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme AI Top Motherboard Review: Solid flagship, but the X3D version is what you want todayBy Joe Shields Published -
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Stealth Motherboard Review: The gothy Goldilocks of rear-connect AM5 motherboardsBy Joe Shields Published
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Overclocking
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Ambitious 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 -
Overclocker uses camping freezer to push RTX 5050 to nearly 3.5 GHzBy Zak Killian Published -
GPU overclocker uses chilled car antifreeze and pond pump to push Intel card to sub-zero temps, sets world recordBy Jowi Morales Published -
Crazed modder straps DIY copper waterpipes to GTX 1060, sets world overclocking records in 12600KF categoryBy Mark Tyson Published -
GPU frequency overclocking world record broken using integrated Intel graphicsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
Delidded AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D runs 23 degrees coolerBy Mark Tyson Published -
PC enthusiast delidded a 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes ironBy Mark Tyson Published -
Overclocking 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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Best Mini-ITX Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Compact PC BuildsBy Matt Safford Last updated -
Best PC Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Your Next BuildBy Joe Shields Last updated -
Hands On: Corsair’s Frame Configurator brings dozens of customization options (and rippling wood) to its 4000 Series PC casesBy Matt Safford Published -
Corsair's new customizer tool lets buyers trick out the Frame 4000D caseBy Aaron Klotz Published -
Best PC Case Deals 2026By Stewart Bendle Last updated -
Corsair's new 3200D mid-tower case redefines airflow and component compatibilityBy Kunal Khullar Published -
Endgame: What’s it Like to build the Noctua-everything PC inside the Antec Flux Pro Noctua-EditionBy Niels Broekhuijsen Published -
Noctua teases upcoming PC case with brown color scheme and bundled fansBy Kunal Khullar Published -
Akasa launches its latest-generation fanless Mini-ITX caseBy Jowi Morales Published
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Power Supplies
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Apex Gaming PCs recalls nearly 18,000 power supplies over missing safety labelsBy Luke James Published -
Enermax Platimax II 1200DF power supply review: Powerful with Platinum level efficiencyBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Acer Predator GX850 SFX power supply review: Solid electrical performance with good efficiencyBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 230V 650W power supply review: A competent entry-level choiceBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W supply review: Platinum-level efficiency, premium pricingBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 1200W power supply review: A competent 1200W unit, but priceyBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
Enermax Revolution III S 1000W power supply review: Platinum efficiency, limited thermal capabilityBy E. Fylladitakis Published -
DIYer upcycles an old PC PSU into a flexible bench power supplyBy Mark Tyson Published -
Lian Li SP1000P SFX power supply review: Exceptional power density in compact formBy E. Fylladitakis Published
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RAM
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AMD's memory-boosting EXPO 1.2 is here, adds support for three Chinese memory vendorsBy Zhiye Liu Published -
Enthusiast builds his own RAM in garden shed cleanroomBy Mark Tyson Published -
New 'HUDIMM' test shows nearly 50% reduction in memory throughput with single subchannel DDR5By Hassam Nasir Published -
40 years ago we entered the megabit memory era with IBM’s DRAM breakthroughBy Mark Tyson Published -
New HUDIMM memory specification debuts with goal of slashing DDR5 prices during RAM shortagesBy Hassam Nasir Published -
$20,000 in 32GB RAM sticks saved from the dumpster are now worth a fortuneBy Jowi Morales Published -
Corsair Vengeance RGB Custom Lab Cherry Blossom DDR5-6000 C36 2x16GB Review: RAM customization made easyBy Zhiye Liu Published -
DRAM prices predicted to jump 63% in Q2, NAND up to 75% — follows 95% jumps in Q1, Trendforce says AI server demand keeps supply tightBy Luke James Published -
Micron's $24 billion Singapore fab could need 500 transformers, more than double the output of any single manufacturerBy Luke James Published
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Sound Cards
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Comparison of $4,000 boutique audio cable to $7 Amazon Basics cable shows audiophiles waste a lot of moneyBy Mark Tyson Published -
Creative updates its Sound Blaster PCIe line after 5 yearsBy Mark Tyson Published -
DIY Amiga sound sampler circuit mystery solved 32 years laterBy Mark Tyson Published -
Creative Labs revives Sound Blaster brand with modular audio hubBy Kunal Khullar Published -
Legendary Sound Blaster ISA sound card gets a driver update 30 years laterBy Mark Tyson Published -
Old-school Creative Sound Blaster cards repaired and demoedBy Mark Tyson Published -
How to Add Effects to Audio in AudacityBy Jo Hinchliffe Published -
How To Remove Background Noise, Distortion in AudacityBy Jo Hinchliffe Published -
EVGA Adds Nu Audio Pro 7.1 Sound Cards With Improved LooksBy Niels Broekhuijsen Published
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Storage
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Pirate RPG game is secretly looting your SSD lifespanBy Aaron Klotz Published -
Seagate FireCuda X Vault (8TB) review: A USB-powered, RGB-lit hard drive aimed at gamersBy Matt Safford Published -
Best MicroSD Express Cards For The Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026By Zhiye Liu Last updated -
New flat M.2 SSD adapter doesn't stick out from the motherboard, unlocking PCIe slots hidden under massive GPUsBy Hassam Nasir Published -
Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards can be used on PC with inexpensive CFexpress adaptersBy Hassam Nasir Published -
Toshiba refuses to replace large hard drive that was under warrantyBy Jowi Morales Published -
Best SSDs 2026: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATABy Paul Alcorn Last updated -
Minisforum's beastly N5 Max NAS comes powered by AMD Strix HaloBy Mark Tyson Published -
Fake Samsung 990 Pro SSD pops up in Europe, has a blue PCB and doesn't even workBy Hassam Nasir Published
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More about PC Components
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More details emerge about how Intel now earns more revenue from each wafer by looking to the edgesBy Anton Shilov Published -
Nvidia quietly launches 12GB RTX 5070 laptop GPUBy Aaron Klotz Published -
Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top motherboard review: The latest and greatest XtremeBy Joe Shields Published
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