Will splashing out on expensive RAM make a real difference to PC performance? And if so, how much should you buy? We supply the benchmarks and lay the details bare

We've put AMD and Intel’s new processors to the test, and there's one clear winner.

New "racetrack" memory promises to make DDR2 look archaic, thanks to something the boffins mysteriously call "spintronic phenomena".

So you want to make yourself a new gaming rig, one that’s capable of playing Crysis at more than two frames per second, but won’t blow the budget?

You’ve been asking us for more info about what Intel’s new CPU will mean for those upgrading in the next 12 months. Here’s what you need to know.

'Lightning fast' 2,000MHz kit to debut at the Taipei Thunderdome. Do you really want to know the price?.

Like it or loathe it, it'll be the new memory for ATI's next generation of cards..

Jungle VIPs emerge victorious in eidetic imagery experiments.

You've been raising some big questions in the forums about 64-bit. Here's our FAQ to 64-bit Vista vs XP, and whether it's worth the hassle if you're not a workstation user, but a gamer or power user.

Defragment your system memory

Climb the steps all the way to Windows guru status with our invaluable selection of tips and shortcuts for XP and Vista.

16Gb Nand memory co-developed with SanDisk.

Prototype 'Alverstone' memory chips unveiled.

Recover photos from removable memory cards

Recover photos from removable memory cards

Good news for buyers.

Souped up graphics cards on the way, as AMD argues the days of "monolithic mega-chips are gone".

An excellent take on ATI’s new technology, complete with custom cooling and great performance

Our feature story covers best formats, backup options, and why you should reburn those photo CDs every two years.

Researchers find way to foil disk encryption.