Dave Bayon
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AMD Vs Intel: 51-CPU megatest
by Darien Graham-Smith
There may be two main CPU manufacturers, but picking the right processor is anything but simple. We put 51 CPUs through their paces
Jul 29, 2008
Nvidia GeForce 8800 Ultra
by Dave Bayon
It’s incredibly powerful, but recent releases offer similar performance for significantly less money.
Jun 24, 2008
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX
by Dave Bayon
A popular and fast top-end option, but it’s losing its grip to new competition from both sides.
Jun 24, 2008
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
by Dave Bayon
Great performance at an appealing price, although the 9600 GT encroaches on its turf
Jun 24, 2008
ATi Radeon HD 3870
by Dave Bayon
Impressive performance for an affordable card, but the 9600 GT treads on its toes.
Jun 24, 2008
ATi Radeon HD 3850
by Dave Bayon
It had little competition at this price, and it knocks Nvidia 8600 cards out of the race, but Nvidia’s 9600 GT trumps it.
Jun 24, 2008
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
by Dave Bayon
Superseded by both Nvidia’s new 9600 card and ATi’s excellent HD 3800 series
Jun 23, 2008
ATi Radeon HD 3650
by Dave Bayon
Disappointing gaming ability and a higher price than media-centre cards rule this one out of contention
Jun 23, 2008
Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP
by Dave Bayon
Stunning image quality and every feature imaginable on a LCD, and the price is just about affordable too
Jun 17, 2008
ViewSonic VX1940w
by Dave Bayon
Great picture and an impressively high resolution at a good price, but with few features
Jun 17, 2008
Acronis True Image 11 Home
by Dave Bayon
Another minor revision, but the addition of privacy functions further extends its impressively wide focus
Jun 17, 2008
ATi Radeon HD 3450
by Dave Bayon
A great media-centre card with some nice features – and at an affordable price
Jun 17, 2008
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GX2
by Dave Bayon
Takes the crown as today’s fastest graphics architecture, but you’ll have to pay for it
Jun 17, 2008
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB
by Dave Bayon
Hugely powerful for such a reasonable price, it’s far more appealing than a GTX or an Ultra
Jun 17, 2008
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Upgrade guide: PC Cases
by Dave Bayon
Buying the right case is highly important when building a new PC. We put five through our checks
May 16, 2008
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Light Laptops Group Test
by Dave Bayon
Portability is key for these light laptops. We test six featherweights from just $1486 to more than $2500.
May 7, 2008
Toshiba Satellite U300
by Dave Bayon
Powerful and well featured, but the ergonomics and battery life let it down.
May 2, 2008
Sony VAIO VGN-SZ56GNB
by Dave Bayon
Fast, stylish and crammed with features, but you’ll need a fat wallet to afford it
May 2, 2008