Everything you need to know about AM2 -- without the headache.

The move to a new platform brings credible new challengers to Intel’s Core 2 processors

Upgrade to an AM2 Athlon 64 system now

A world first on the desktop, Phenom is good but a long way from outstanding.

AM2 power at this price is a boon. But 3D performance is average and it’s very noisy.

We spotted an AMD roadmap on Expreview that shows AMD introducing a bevy of e-class Phenoms and Athlons in early 2009.

A cheap, lightweight choice for single-core applications, but you get the performance you pay for.

A decent board, but the Hybrid SLI feature doesn’t justify the high asking price

An old standard, but one that still provides decent performance at a great price.

The sweet taste of AM2, in the form of an ultraportable powerhouse.

All the details you wanted

AMD’s next generation of CPUs brings 45nm technology and higher clock speeds - but is that enough to compete with Intel’s latest and greatest?

Want to perform an extreme makeover of your system's motherboard, processor, memory or hard disk? We'll show you how.

A high-quality Core i7 motherboard with great expansion potential and premium features.

Sempron offers decent performance at rock-bottom prices for those on tight budgets.

Choosing a CPU for your PC isn’t an easy task. Here are our picks for budget, mid-range and high-end systems.

Clever corner cutting gives us an affordable, upgradeable performer.

We've tested a massive 25 netbooks to provide a list of the best and worst mini laptops, with one surprise winner. Also, see our big TV set top box guide, in the new issue of PC Authority

Chip maker AMD has unveiled the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition, which it claims is the world's highest frequency quad-core desktop processor..

A full guide to buying laptops, from budget machines to ultraportables and netbooks, plus everything you need to know about digital TV hardware, Freeview and more, is in the new issue of PC Authority.