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

You’ve been asking us for more info about what Intel’s new CPU will mean for those upgrading in the next 12 months. Here’s what you need to know.

Newest Mac Pros offer up to eight processor cores.

Intel has officially launched the Core i7 processor, formerly codenamed Nehalem, which it claims is the fastest on the planet.

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.

GPUs 'not just for gaming and movies'.

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.

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

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

We provide the commentary on a bruising eight-round battle between Vista and Tiger.

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?

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

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.

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

Impressive technology, but increasing cores doesn’t necessarily increase performance.

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

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

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

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