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

Nvidia’s long-awaited 3D kit finally arrives and when it works, it’s every bit as good as we’d hoped it would be.

From Celerons to Core i7s, Semprons to Phenom IIs, David Bayon tests Mainsteam desktop processors and finds the best budget, mid-range and enthusiast (gaming) choice for you.

Take the ultimate DVD drive and remove one feature. Now up the speed. Now drop the price.

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

Impressive features for a reasonable price, but image quality leaves us cold

The fastest card available, but the XT is better value for money.

A cheap mid-range card but with budget performance.

Video capture and two full games of your choice make this a Decent alternative to the 7600 GT.

Yes, it’s bigger and dearer than ever, but it’s also the most usable and well-made Eee PC yet.

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

We examine the features of Intel's newest chipset and review the first motherboards to use the chipset.

From movies and games to sporting events and even pornography, David Bayon explains why 3D displays are the next big thing.

Thin, but short on features and not particularly cheap either.

Western Digital MyBook Home Edition

This case has nice clean lines, but the value's not market-leading.

Decent speakers and design, but the LG is better value.

What, you haven't set up your desktop with two LCD monitors? Not only do you get double the amount of screen space, you can run work and World of Warcraft side by side. Plus it just looks more impressive

An ideal choice for the office, with good image quality and a barebones styling to keep costs down.

Sleek, stylish and wonderfully vibrant in use, this is the best of the 22in LCDs we’ve seen.