This is a game that pushes PC hardware to the limit, and puts so called ‘next-gen’ consoles to shame.

Something’s wrong with DirectX 10 gaming when even top end cards are struggling with the latest games.

All the current chipsets from both the big gaming guns – ATi and Nvidia – tested, reviewed and rated.

Components bring Crysis, Unreal Tournament 3 and Call of Duty 4 to laptops.

Both graphics card giants have unleashed powerful new additions to their ranks recently, and their battle for supremacy is hotter than ever. We put the new arrivals through their paces

It may be affordable, but we’d rather spend a little more to guarantee some genuine gaming ability

Games will look better, and it's backwards compatible with DirectX 10, but XP users need not apply. More details here..

A great media-centre card with some nice features – and at an affordable price

Both AMD and Nvidia are now shipping chipsets with hybrid graphics. So what is it, and is it a good idea for games? See what our tests revealed.

Great performance at an appealing price, although the 9600 GT encroaches on its turf

Impressive performance for an affordable card, but the 9600 GT treads on its toes.

It had little competition at this price, and it knocks Nvidia 8600 cards out of the race, but Nvidia’s 9600 GT trumps it.

Takes the crown as today’s fastest graphics architecture, but you’ll have to pay for it

New card replaces 8600 GTS and aims for playable DirectX 10 performance without breaking the bank.

It’s the most expensive laptop we’ve looked at yet. David Hollingworth ponders if you get the right amount of bang for your buck.

With so many factors to consider, choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering exercise. We put 11 models through their pace to find the ultimate in performance, flexibility and value

Had enough of hearing about Crysis? Codemaster's latest effort does to road racing what Codemasters’ Colin McRae: DiRT did to off-road racing.

So you want to make yourself a new gaming rig, one that’s capable of playing Crysis at more than two frames per second, but won’t blow the budget?

Far Cry developer shifts away from first person shooters.