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.

Quad core considered too much for the average user.

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

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?

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

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

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

The m15x is another out-of-this-world laptop design from Alienware. Is it onto something, or just on another planet?

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

With MARS, Asus managed to do its own version of a "beyond GTX295" dual GPU card. It has two full-speed GTX285 cards per slot, a total of 2GB RAM, a full complement of 240 shaders and 512-bit buses per GPU

An interesting concept But performance is determined by drivers and ultimately it smacks of gimmick.

It's not the new iMac, but it's not too far from it. See our first Look review of Dell's all-in-one Studio One 19

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.

Built-in GPS, 2-megapixel camera and quad-band connectivity.

Lack of power and features make it one to avoid, despite the price.

Incredibly powerful laptop system at high spec, but you can also opt for a cheaper, lower spec version

Takes the crown as today’s fastest graphics architecture, but you’ll have to pay for it

An HDMI-equipped board ideal for small media-centre systems

Another big name brand PC gets a cutting-edge, all-format, high-def optical drive capable of playing Blu-ray and HD DVD.

Online retailer signs deal with iconic brand.