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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Data centers will consume 70 percent of memory chips made in 2026
By Bruno Ferreira Published
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Benchmarks of Performance-core only Bartlett Lake CPU emerge
By Aaron Klotz Published
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Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 mobile CPU outperforms most desktop counterparts in new benchmark
By Hassam Nasir Published
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AMD vows to fight for gamers as DRAM shortage sends GPU prices skyrocketing
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Intrepid PC builder fights RAM crunch by building DDR3 system that runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 FPS
By Aaron Klotz Published
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PremiumAMD FSR Redstone press Q&A roundtable CES 2026 transcript
By Zak Killian 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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CPUs
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Benchmarks of Performance-core only Bartlett Lake CPU emerge
By Aaron Klotz Published
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Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 mobile CPU outperforms most desktop counterparts in new benchmark
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Intrepid PC builder fights RAM crunch by building DDR3 system that runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 FPS
By Aaron Klotz Published
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PremiumGlobalFoundries acquires ARC and RISC-V IP from Synopsys
By Anton Shilov Published
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AMD's new Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU, shows up on Geekbench, almost on par with 9800X3D in multi-core
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Intel’s comeback weapon to fight AMD reportedly drops this spring — Core Ultra 200K Plus and 200HX Plus CPUs set for March or April launch
By Zhiye Liu Published
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AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI 400 laptops could launch on January 22, five days ahead of Panther Lake
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Milk-V Titan Mini-IX board with UR-DP1000 processor shows RISC-V ecosystem taking shape
By Bruno Ferreira Published
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Nvidia's elusive N1X SoC leaks out again
By Hassam Nasir Published
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Cooling
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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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Asus unveils cable-free AIO liquid coolers to streamline PC builds for a cleaner look
By Zhiye Liu Published
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MSI's new MPG CoreFrozr CPU air coolers feature a 6-inch LCD display
By Brandon Hill Published
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PC Fan Faceoff: Can Arctic's $8.50 P12 Pro compete with the $35 Noctua NF-A12x25 G2?
By Niels Broekhuijsen Published
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GPUs
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AMD vows to fight for gamers as DRAM shortage sends GPU prices skyrocketing
By Zhiye Liu Published
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PremiumAMD FSR Redstone press Q&A roundtable CES 2026 transcript
By Zak Killian Published
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Gigabyte CEO explains Nvidia's potential GPU supply strategy amid crushing memory shortages
By Jeffrey Kampman Published
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Asus denies RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti discontinuation after conflicting end-of-life claims
By Kunal Khullar Published
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Gamers face another crushing blow as Nvidia allegedly slashes GPU supply by 20%, leaker claims
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2026
By Jeffrey Kampman Last updated
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Troublesome 16-pin connector sidelines $30,000 H200 Hopper GPU
By Aaron Klotz Published
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Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution leaves beta, available now to Nvidia app users
By Stephen Warwick Published
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42 bewildered Amazon customers duped by $999 RTX 5090 scam, sent fanny packs instead
By Zhiye Liu Last updated
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Motherboards
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Best motherboard deals 2026.
By Joe Shields Last updated
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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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Asus teaser video outs upcoming 'Neo' motherboards for AM5
By Zhiye Liu Published
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Razer laptop motherboard repair video showcases superhuman hand-soldering skills
By Mark Tyson 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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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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SilverStone takes the wraps off the FLP03, its latest homage to beige 1980s PC design
By Mark Tyson Published
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Power Supplies
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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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Corsair HX1000i SHIFT 1000W power supply review
By E. Fylladitakis Published
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RAM
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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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Modder saves $130 by building 32GB DDR5 desktop DIMMs from scavenged laptop memory
By Hassam Nasir Published
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HP reportedly eyes Chinese suppliers for DRAM as global shortage sparks shake-up
By Jowi Morales Published
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PremiumChinese researchers hail breakthrough in DRAM-like cells, which could be used in embedded or 3D stacked memory
By Anton Shilov Published
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PremiumMicron to begin work on $100 billion New York 'megafab' imminently
By Anton Shilov Published
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Boxes of 100 server-grade DDR5 memory now cost as much as property in Shanghai in China spot market
By Luke James 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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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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Best MicroSD Express Cards For The Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
By Zhiye Liu Last updated
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SanDisk to double price of 3D NAND for enterprise SSDs in Q1 2026
By Anton Shilov Published
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Micron announces 3610 SSD, the industry-first PCIe 5.0 QLC SSD available to OEMs
By Jowi Morales Published
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Phison's new SSD controller sips a mere 2.3W and runs at 14.7 GB/s, addressing PCIe 5.0's power concerns
By Zhiye Liu Published
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More about PC Components
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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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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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