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If you're contemplating building a media PC, or you're after state-of-the-art performance for that new gaming rig, you'll need to consider your video choices carefully. Ultimately however it all comes down to just how much you're willing to spend..

It's not always easy to know which CPU suits your needs. If you're a gamer, chances are you'll want the latest and the fastest processor you can afford, but what if you're just after a budget solution? Read on to find out more.

Choosing the right parts when planning a new PC purchase can be a baffling ordeal for a lot of people. Is this CPU compatible with that motherboard? What type of RAM do I need? Is this PSU powerful enough? ...

ATI's new video card is the first on the market to support DX11 and Eyefinity technologies. Combined with solid performance this card is sure to be on a few Xmas wish-lists.

It's a cheap, easy, and surprisingly safe way of getting more performance out of your PC components. Today, we're going to cover what overclocking is and how you can do it, no matter what level of skill or PC knowledge you have.

For most people, the hard drive is the slowest component in the system. With the imminent arrival of Windows 7, is it finally time to ditch the old platters for the new storage standard?

Attractive case. Professional cable management. High quality components. Highly overclocked CPU. Great gaming performance.

In the minds of gamers, at least, Windows XP has occupied the gaming performance throne for some years now. But with Microsoft about to unleash the seventh version of Windows upon the world, we took it upon ourselves to pit Windows 7 up against Vista and XP to see who the real champion is. ...

Originally scheduled for July this year, was the extra two months worth the wait for this "mainstream enthusiast" computing platform?

They stick to the Intel-recommended voltage level of 1.65v. Can run well over DDR3-1600 speeds with a CAS latency of 7. Good design, both in terms of looks and cooling functionality. Reasonably priced for DDR3-2000.

A very good motherboard all round, with features that will suit a wide range of users. This board is another solid contender in Asus' ever-expanding line-up of X58 motherboards.

Want to save the planet, or just a few dollars off your power bill, but not willing to sacrifice your precious gaming performance to do so? XFX might just have the solution for you.