Intel’s new range of desktop processors has been a long time coming, but at last it’s arrived - and it leaves all others in the dust

A range of cut-down Core 2 Duo processors that are fine for everyday tasks.

A diverse family including some stellar CPUs and numerous also-rans.

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

A smartly engineered processor, but for today’s applications it’s lacking in bang per buck.

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

A lightweight and cost efficient power supply.

Highly efficient PSU keeps things cool and quiet.

More power, a little noisy and less watts.

A quality PSU with an excellent 5 year warranty.

One of our favourite power supplies, with loads of headroom for everyday use.

Quiet PSU with good efficiency.

A Power supply built with a little too much power and too little warranty.

Expensive, but eye catching and very powerful.