Latest Desktop PCs Buying Advice

  • 15 May 2012

  • Buying Advice: Office PCs buying advice

    Here are some key things you might want to consider before you buy an office PC.

  • 03 May 2012

  • Buying Advice: Media centre PC buying advice

    Want a PC to replace your TV in the living room? Read our media centre PC buying advice to find out what to look for when buying a media centre PC.

  • 05 April 2012

  • Buying Advice: How to choose a PC for gaming

    Gaming PCs are all about raw graphics power, with a big dollop of machismo thrown in to the outward design for good measure.

  • Buying Advice: Buying advice: all-in-one PCs

    Rather than buying PC, keyboard and display, all-in-one PCs offer convenience and style. Here's our guide to choosing an all-in-one PC.

  • 29 February 2012

  • Buying Advice: How to choose a flat-panel display

    The screen is one of the most important elements of a PC. Make sure you choose the right one with our comprehensive guide.

  • Buying Advice: How to choose a graphics card

    Updating a PC or laptop's graphics card can be a cost-effective upgrade. A graphics card upgrade allows your PC to play games smoothly at higher resolutions, with more special effects, but there are plenty of options and potential pitfalls to consider.

  • 03 August 2011

  • Buying Advice: Graphics Cards Buying Advice

    Desktop PC graphics cards are more powerful than any games console. Orestis Bastounis looks at the cards that can run modern games in all their intended glory and also boost everyday visuals

  • 01 July 2011

  • Buying Advice: Are two separate memory modules better than one?

    A reader contacted us to ask whether it is better to have two separate modules of RAM, or a single 4GB module. Our Helproom expert offers some advice.

  • 01 June 2011

  • Buying Advice: Advice for customers of MESH Computers

    MESH Computers went into Administration on May 31 2011. Here's what to do if you are owed money, or are awaiting a PC, from MESH.

  • 27 March 2011

  • Buying Advice: Apple Mac buying guide

    A Mac is just another personal computer but call it a “PC” and you’ll get a lot of heat from Apple fans.

  • 22 March 2011

  • Buying Advice: PC buyers' guide: how to buy a desktop PC

    The first thing to consider when buying a desktop PC is what you'll be using it for. The systems that top our PC charts tend to offer good all-round specifications, but they may not be ideal if your interest lies particularly in playing games or you intend to keep it on display in the living room. As ever, our PC reviews are intended only as a guide, and you may do better by contacting the vendor to customise your PC's specification.

  • 04 December 2010

  • Buying Advice: Buyers guide: Why you should buy a tablet PC

    Tablets bridge the gap between what PCs and mobile phones do. Unlike earlier, arguably premature efforts to transform tablet computing into a mass-market reality, today's models are here to stay. The new wave of slates is rolling in fast and furious, here's just what you need to know about the new generation of tablets.

  • 26 November 2010

  • Buying Advice: Buyers guide: laptop, netbook or tablet?

    Your old PC is about to die and it's time to buy a new one. Or is it? These days, we're fortunate to have a plethora of computing devices that can handle everything from sending an email to watching a movie or writing an essay

  • 12 June 2010

  • Buying Advice: Buyers guide: Laptop, netbook or smartphone?

    When it comes to computing on the go, should you plump for a laptop, netbook or smartphone? We've looked at the pros and cons of the various devices for several common portable-computing tasks in a bid to help you choose.