Latest Desktop PCs Buying Advice

• 13 October 2014

• Buying Advice: How to choose a new PC or laptop for the elderly

  Some of us have been lucky enough to have access to computers all our lives, but for the older generation computing hasn't always been so easily accessible. Here we discuss how to choose the best PC or laptop for the elderly.

• 14 August 2014

• Buying Advice: Should you pay for internet security software?

  Do you need to pay for internet security software, or is free antivirus alone enough to protect your computer on the internet? Why free antivirus is plenty good enough for your PC - never pay for security software.

• 02 June 2014

• Buying Advice: Steam Box & Steam Controller UK release dates, prices

  When will the first SteamOS Machines arrive in the UK? Find out in our Steam Box UK release date feature, including the Steam Controller UK release date.

• 16 January 2014

• Buying Advice: PS4 vs Xbox One vs gaming PCs: which is best?

  As good as consoles are, there's still life in the gaming PC. Here's why you should still consider a PC over a PS4 or Xbox One.

• Buying Advice: How to buy a great games PC

  While most people are deserting the bulky desktop PC in favour of laptops and tablets, high-end gaming is one area where you can't beat a desktop PC for performance balanced with price. In this category vendors can tweak and tune as much as they like, overclocking processors and fitting the fastest components available. Here's how to buy a great PC for gaming.

• 28 October 2013

• Buying Advice: New Mac Pro release date, specs and price

  Here we have full Mac Pro release date and price information, plus specifications.

• 26 August 2013

• Buying Advice: All-in-One PCs buying advice: August 2013

  For serious work, hobbies or home entertainment, an all-in-one is the most compact and stylish way to get a large-screen PC. Here's where we tell you what to look out for when buying an all-in-one PC in Q3/Q4 2013.

• 03 May 2013

• Buying Advice: gaming PC buying advice

  Gamers want power, excitement and flat-out speed. Gaming PCs therefore represent the only desktop PC category in which we allow processor overclocking. Here's our gaming PC buying advice.

• 01 May 2013

• Buying Advice: Mini PCs buying advice

  Tiny computers look good, fit into the smallest of spaces, and usually offer cooler, quieter operation and lower power consumption than their desktop counterparts. Here's some solid Mini PC buying advice for you.

• 01 April 2013

• Buying Advice: Do I need a graphics card or will Intel's integrated HD Graphics 4000 suffice?

  Our Helproom Editor explains what to expect from Intel Graphics 4000 - the integrated graphical processing unit of Ivy Bridge processors. Do you need a separate graphics card?

• 28 March 2013

• Buying Advice: All-in-one PCs buying advice: guide to buying an all-in-one PC

  All-in-one PCs have once again been brought to the fore with the release of Microsoft’s touch-friendly Windows 8 OS.

• 20 March 2013

• Buying Advice: Make your next PC an all-in-one PC

  Make your next PC an all-in-one and you can dispense with your PC, TV and set top box.

• 05 March 2013

• Buying Advice: Busines PCs buying advice (early 2013)

  Here's some expert advice about what to look out for when buying a business PC.

• 08 February 2013

• Buying Advice: Family PCs buying advice 2013

  Family PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and at a range of price points. Here's where we tell you what you need to look out for to find the right Family PC for you.

• 22 January 2013

• Buying Advice: Windows 8 price in UK

  Microsoft will change the price of Windows 8, its latest operating system, on February 1 2013. Here's everything you need to know about the Windows 8 price in the UK.

• 25 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Media Centre PCs: what you need to know

  Give yourself a front-row seat with a home-theatre PC that can hold all your music, films and photos, and even double as a PVR for recording and pausing live TV. Here's what you need to know when buying a media centre PC.

• 04 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Four passive graphics cards review: 100% quiet

  A PC that doesn't make a sound, it remains the ultimate goal for many a hardware enthusiast. We recently review the passively cooled HTPC chassis Streacom FC-5.

• 03 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Gaming PCs buying advice (December 2012)

  If you’re looking to play immersive Windows games, you need a hulking box of chips and fans by your feet. Here's some sound Gaming PCs buying advice.

• 29 November 2012

• Buying Advice: ASUS ROG Tytan CG8890: a beast of a system

  ASUS pulled out all the stops fwith the ASUS ROG Tytan CG8890 PC. Its imposing look matches the impressive hardware inside. It's a sight to behold.

• 26 November 2012

• Buying Advice: Fractal Design Node 605 review: ultimate HTPC case?

  Overall we are in a bit of a quandary regarding the Fractal Design Node 605. It's a stylish chassis with a solid build. It does offer a lot of interior space, and a flexible lay-out. You can fit a full ATX motherboard, a full ATX power supply, and a fairly large graphics card. It makes it a great solution for an allround HTPC that can also handle a demanding video game. However, the question remains how useful it actually is to use ATX-sized components.

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