Want to perform an extreme makeover of your system's motherboard, processor, memory or hard disk? We'll show you how.

With so many factors to consider, choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering exercise. We put 11 models through their pace to find the ultimate in performance, flexibility and value

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

AMD’s next generation of CPUs brings 45nm technology and higher clock speeds - but is that enough to compete with Intel’s latest and greatest?

A high-quality Core i7 motherboard with great expansion potential and premium features.

Intel’s three new CPUs promise Core i7 power in an economical and efficient package. We put them through their paces to see whether small really is beautiful

The T100 is a compact pedestal server and its combination of value and features makes it well worth considering

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?

This motherboard is a promising appetiser – although the real meal is yet to come.

Instant-on Linux from flash memory? Sounds mighty nice, if you're willing to forgo a "real" operating system.

Curious to see what powers the Nehalem and Core i7 architecture? We reveal the tech behind the fastest Intel-powered computer on the planet.

The next version of the Xbox 360 motherboard has been spotted in the wild, and subsequently poked, prodded and pictured.

An uninspiring board with no strong selling point

A monster PC thanks to some very high-end components. But it’s noisy and expensive.

If you've ever wondered what the difference would be between a system you buy off-the-shelf, and the same system overclocked, Trinity International Computers sent us two systems that answer exactly that question

The P45 chipset takes the stability of the P35 chipset and introduces support for PCI Express 2.0 - the latest standard for graphic cards. If you were waiting for the best choice of upgrade for an existing LGA775 system, or want a board for a budget system, this is definitely the chipset of choice. It's great time to bag an upgrade. What better gift for the DIY geek in your household?

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