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

The first wave of Centrino Duo notebooks has arrived in Australia. We show you which ones deserve your cash.

A very-well designed alternative to big beefy computers which make a lot of noise.

Very fast, but the top-end components offer poor value in the face of competition.

It might lack style and cutting edge technology, but this 19" monster packs in power and features.

We quite liked ASUS' charcoal grey styling but it was more of an understated cool than a head turner.

With consumer PCs these days being as fast as the supercomputers of yesteryear, are dedicated workstations still relevant?

A potentially stunning card -- but don't buy one just yet.

Quad core at this price is fantastic, but it’s not as fast as it should be.

Great design and comprehensive features make it a truly great Media Center PC. Only the price lets it down.

The new model in Benq's V series may just be an evolution, but under the skin there's a power revolution.

Fast and good value. Gamers and power users will like it.

Very powerful and, with few features missing, it’s good value at the price.

Nvidia's first HDMI graphics card, complete with HDCP compatibility and decent performance.

The dual-core version of AMD's premium FX-series enters the game, and nothing can stand in its way.

Very fast for some applications, but poor gaming performance and strong competition reduces its appeal.

A decent machine with plenty of power, but it’s not earth shattering in terms of features and value.

Custom design watercooling and some judicious overclocking make for a showstopping performance and price.

If you’re locked into Intel, there’s value to be had. But AMD’s Sempron is the budget-buyer’s king.

A powerful and feature-packed notebook. But it can’t match the quality of Dell’s XPS M1710.