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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Zotac warns component shortages threaten the 'very survival' of GPU manufacturers and distributors
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Memory prices show signs of levelling out, albeit at inflated levels — some RAM modules stabilizing in price, increases on higher-end kits tapering off
By Jowi Morales Last updated
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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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SAMA L70 Review: Competitive performance that punches above its price tag
By Albert Thomas 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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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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CPUs
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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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Xbox app is now available on all Arm-based Windows 11 devices
By Jowi Morales Published
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Intel axes 12th Gen Alder Lake and 4th Gen Xeon Sapphire Rapids
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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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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Frore Systems' LiquidJet and AirJet Pak cooling systems in the flesh
By Bruno Ferreira Published
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GPUs
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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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$3,000 RTX 5090 delivery brings rocks, a towel, and broken dreams
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Zotac reportedly cancels GPU orders and raises MSRP by $200 or more across the board
By Jowi Morales Published
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Motherboards
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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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Best motherboard deals 2026.
By Joe Shields Last updated
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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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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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Best PC Case Deals 2025
By Stewart Bendle Last updated
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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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Seasonic G12 GC-750 750W power supply review
By E. Fylladitakis Published
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RAM
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Memory prices show signs of levelling out, albeit at inflated levels — some RAM modules stabilizing in price, increases on higher-end kits tapering off
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 for Gaming: DDR4, DDR5 Kits for 2026
By Zhiye Liu Last updated
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PremiumSK hynix to spend $13 billion on the world's largest HBM memory assembly plant amid the worst shortage on record
By Anton Shilov Published
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Micron addresses Crucial exit backlash: 'We are trying to help consumers around the world'
By Stephen Warwick Published
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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 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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EVGA Sounds Out its Nu Audio Card
By Zak Storey Published
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Storage
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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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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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The best SSD for the Steam Deck, Xbox ROG Ally, and Ally X in 2026
By Shane Downing Last updated
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Seagate updates its lineups with new 32 TB CMR hard drives, starting at $699.99
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Best SSDs 2026: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATA
By Paul Alcorn Last updated
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More about PC Components
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AMD addressing crushing memory shortages with Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU bundles
By Hassam Nasir 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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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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