Superb print quality at consistently high speeds, and it’s packed with useful features too.

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.

Impressive Blu-ray performance from the cheapest card on test.

Lightning quick, top-quality prints and the running costs are as low as the price tag

ATI’s 40nm GPU is an exciting development and takes over from the 4850 as the best mid-range card.

Not particulary quick, but a resonably priced media card.

Strong performance and noticeably quieter than its predecessor. The Barracuda 7200.12 1TB is more than good enough for an OS drive, but also good bottomless storage for your movies and music

AMD’s next generation of CPUs brings 45nm technology and higher clock speeds - but is that enough to compete with Intel’s latest and greatest?

As you can see from the performance table, Core i7 is still a safe bet in terms of sheer speed, though the case for AMD is not as simple as that.

A slight speed boost and a new curvaceous shape keep Canon on top of the inkjet pile.