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.

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It was all looking good until Nvidia’s new cards overtook it on the final straight.

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

Video and almost decent gaming at fantastic prices

A few new features add to an already superb utility, and the price remains as low as ever

Vivid colours and some interesting extras make this the perfect entertainment-focused LCD

A superb piece of case engineering that costs a lot, but suits top end PCs to a tee.

A solid and stylish case with a wealth of drive bays.

Great value case for the price, though nothing special to set it apart from the crowd.

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

Foam insulated to dampen noise and five hard disk bays, makes this an excellent case.

A stunning and feature-rich LCD, but there are a few issues with the panel itself

The 9600 GT redefines the mainstream graphics market, offering high-end power at a mid-range price. At this price we want one.

This notebook is the winner of our Light Laptops roundup. It's solid in every area rather than outstanding in one, and very attractively priced.

Great design and build quality are coupled with a stunning nine-hour battery life, and it’s affordable too

Stunning image quality and colour reproduction, plus some innovative features