We provide the commentary on a bruising eight-round battle between Vista and Tiger.

A decent system, and its unique style should win it plenty of friends in this class

The In Win o3 case is a solid effort worth some merit, but is let down by a few key internal design flaws and a rattle effect loud enough to shake your senses.

As a PC Authority reader you probably spend an inordinate amount of time in front of a computer. For many of you it's not only a tool for working but also a source of endless hours of entertainment. But basking in the warmth of a monitor's glow will eventually lead to tired and sore eyes, not to mention the possibility of a host of other problems.

The Internet is booming again, but this time it’s very different. PC Authority brings you up to speed with the global Web 2.0 phenomenon.

What kind of case do you need for extreme four-GPU graphics intensity?

Affordable, yet punches above its price for quality and features. Ideal for a quiet PC.

On opening the box you can tell the Altron MM10 is a serious piece of equipment. It's a large, brushed-aluminium box with a distinctive neon-blue sound level meter on the front.

DDR2 is here, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Tim Dean takes a look at the good and bad of tomorrow's memory.

The In Win B2 Stealth Bomber case goes for Top Gun thrills, but ultimately lacks the grunt to make it off the runway.

What will you be buying, using and drooling over this year? Tim Dean looks at the astounding products and technologies due to hit in the next 12 months.

We reviewed the MegaPC180's predecessor, the Mega651, in September last year (Issue 70, page 46) and were fairly impressed with the way this unit handled for a first generation crossover Hi-Fi/PC. The key to digital convergence is seamless integration and MSI has gone a few extra steps in the right direction to help with this changeover.

David Fearon introduces 3D models and rendering

Easy to build and maintain, but lacking overall quality.

A quirky, tool-free case with decent features.

If I'd seen one of these when I was an 8 year old, I would have gone on a hunger-strike until my parents bought me one.

A generic, value case for of mum and dad buyers only. And even then, that’s pushing it....

It might not look like a serious case, but it’s got some chops where it counts, and for the price, it definitely has us impressed.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

In an unusual combination of styles, DigitalStar has used a silver Cooler Master Centurion full size ATX case, but coupled this with a black optical drive and floppy disk drive. If you're finicky about that sort of thing, there are additional face plates available that attach to the front to keep the colours consistent.