Dell have quadrupled their efforts and released a gaming machine that includes four hard drives, quad GPU and a Quad Intel processor. The price starts at $3,000, which makes us wonder if gamers are still better off going for a whitebox.

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

From budget laptops to ultra-tiny netbooks, ultraportables and high performance, we explain the tricks to finding out the ultimate laptop at the right price.

Intel unloaded a swag of new Penryn-class CPUs at CES today. Zara Baxter explores the new platform and what it means for your PC.

IDF is Intel’s main forum for new releases and updates on the older products and as such is key to understanding the company’s direction. Here's what impressed us.

Quad-core technology for the masses.

They’re faster than hard drives, and save battery life, but do they last? Intel says yes, and has 80GB and 160GB SSDs on the way.

What happens when multiple-core processors are no longer sufficient for our demands? Stuart Andrews looks at the future of CPUs.

AMD accuses Intel of misrepresenting benchmark data.

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

Two packages on a chip will help AMD to regain chip lead.

From Celerons to Core i7s, Semprons to Phenom IIs, David Bayon tests Mainsteam desktop processors and finds the best budget, mid-range and enthusiast (gaming) choice for you.

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

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

Chip giant unveils new processors as Dell and HP launch quad-core PCs andservers.

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

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

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

Gamers and enthusiasts rejoice.