Gaming enthusiasts won’t need to “clock up” these new video cards from PowerColor to squeeze the most performance out of them. The clock speed is factory increased to a sensible maximum.

Affordable and fast, the 8800 GS was our top budget choice until the 9600 GT arrived to spoil the party.

Offering bags of gaming power for an attractive price, the GeForce 8600 series is an enticing prospect.

Squeeze that extra bit of power out of your existing hardware. Tim Dean looks at the principles of overclocking and examines the potential performance increase.

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.

The 512MB makes little difference but the heatsink is quieter than XFX’s.

Custom design watercooling and some judicious overclocking make for a showstopping performance and price.

It’s the best-value graphics card for those playing games at 1280 x 1024.

So your Mum's not inspired by an overclocked Phenom system - but she might go for these gifts.

Lewis Hamilton wasn't the only Brit setting records for speed today as UK retailer Yoyo Tech unveiled the world’s fastest desktop PC, unceremoniously shoving the two time winning 8-core SUN UltraSPARC system from its throne.

The 7800 GT is hard to find and is being usurped by the 7900 GT.

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

Those considering a 9600GT would be well advised to keep in mind the new Calibre P960 Gbox, which has superior overclocking powers.

Expensive for a 7900 GS, but the increased clock speed sees it rival a 7900 GT.

Graphics card manufacturers’ obsession with multi-GPU boards continues this month. The Asus HD 3850 X2 brings to market the novel formula of two ATi Radeon 3850 GPUs on one card.

A high-end board bristling with great ideas

All the current chipsets from both the big gaming guns – ATi and Nvidia – tested, reviewed and rated.

A stunning piece of hardware that will tempt more than just the high-end designers it’s intended for.

Betting its chips on mobile gaming.

It’s expensive, but Baddog’s Lanbox comes with personality and outstanding support.