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

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

Back in early 2005, with processors growing ever hotter, Intel proposed a successor to the ATX form factor that would allow better airflow over the core components. We investigate why it never took off.

While Intel is rolling out new designs, AMD's focus is on getting the most out of its existing Phenom II process. The AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black edition is just what the doctor ordered.

A beautifully designed, powerful system that almost no-one will be able to justify buying. If your IT department can find the budget to put a new Mac Pro on your desktop, you're lucky indeed

Via Technologies has introduced a new x86 board design which is capable of operating in extreme temperatures..

AMD has launched a media focused chipset designed for mainstream budget Windows 7 PCs..

LGA 1366 is Intel's first new desktop socket in four years. It uses the same ZIF design as the familiar LGA 775 architecture, but it incorporates many more contacts

Intel's Sean Maloney kicked off Intel's first Computex keynote yesterday with praise for the Taiwanese motherboard makers, talk of Wimax and some optimistic talk about innovation being the way out of the present economic crisis

As AMD makes its roadmap simpler to understand, Intel is doing the exact opposite and sowing confusion, giving its rival significant channel traction.

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The BMW-designed case that Thermaltake is showing off at Computex is turning heads with a unique design. Atomic tech writer Justin Robinson got some impressive shots of the rig, called the Level 10

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Nothing incredible in terms of design, but it’s an impressively cheap way to get quad-core in your PC.

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Slim and stylish, this isn’t the most powerful quad core we’ve seen, but it’s by far the cheapest.

A PhD student from Texas has designed a cardboard computer chassis that could be going into production in an effort to cut computer waste.

Get your head around the new range of Intel desktop silicon, including the new Nehalem-based Core i5 and i7 chips.

We've tested a massive 25 netbooks to provide a list of the best and worst mini laptops, with one surprise winner. Also, see our big TV set top box guide, in the new issue of PC Authority