An expensive board, but a fascintating way of getting a powerful, quiet system, especially if you're prepared to tweak.

Choosing a CPU for your PC isn’t an easy task. Here are our picks for budget, mid-range and high-end systems.

A beautifully tiny computer-on-a-board that you should only consider if you have a specific use in mind

Beautifully engineered and constructed, the Mac Pro is also the fastest PC we’ve ever seen by some margin.

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

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

Performance per watt has taken a backward step, but it’s very fast with the right apps.

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

This first of a new generation is only a little faster than the old, but its potential is clearly huge

Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.

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

Impressive technology, but increasing cores doesn’t necessarily increase performance.

Plus, how we work out the ratings.

A world first on the desktop, Phenom is good but a long way from outstanding.

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

We test AMD’s first quad-core processor for both speed and power efficiency

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

Prepare to say goodbye to the Pentium as we reveal the next generation