Product Round-ups in Desktops

Round-up reviews let you compare four related products and find which one is best for you

Gaming showdown: PS3 vs Wii vs Xbox 360 vs PC

The dedicated gamer has some powerful home-entertainment options these days, from the three next-generation consoles to Windows Vista PCs. Here's the skinny on the positives and negatives of each option

Vista desktop PCs

With Microsoft's Vista about to launch, now is the time to think about upgrading your desktop PC. We've got a range of the best Vista-loaded specimens -- whether you're an avid gamer, a media freak or a hi-def nut, you should find something that serves your special requirements

Windows Media Center (Viiv) PCs

If you're after an all-round PC with an ability to record television and harvest your extensive multimedia collection in one handy location, your best bet is a Windows Media Center or Intel Viiv-certified PC. Here we show you the best of the best

Desktop PCs for under £600

As newer, faster PC components arrive, so the prices of older, slower models fall. That's great news for budget PC shoppers who already own a monitor or another suitable display, as you can now get some excellent desktop base units for relatively little money

Gaming desktops

A PC isn't just for surfing the Web and writing your CV on -- they're also quite good for running 3D games. Here's four of the best we've seen in the pixel-shifting stakes, and some advice on what to look out for if you don't want an obsolete turkey...