23 March 2013 - 14:00
The all-round Deluxe PC will last you a few years without requiring any upgrades. It is a bit more expensive, but is very complete as well. Using the internet, gaming, business applications, photo and video editing - all of these are possible on a good all-round PC, and you should never feel that you are lacking in performance for any of those activities.
This means a good processor and graphic...
22 April 2013 - 04:59
The all-round PC is a PC with comprehensive features for around £650 - £750 that can do a little bit of everything. It should have enough speed and capacity to meet your needs for some time. Currently it can run all applications, and you're able to upgrade it with small future investments when you need more power or storage capacity.
Surfing, gaming, business applications, photo and video edit...
19 May 2013 - 04:59
The Hardware.Info Budget Game PC Advice has a balanced configuration for playing video games, without having to spend too much. The components have been selected to offer the best bang for your buck.
That means you cannot always expect the highest settings, resolution and frame rate, but at the same time you should be able to play all modern games in Full HD resolution without making huge conc...
18 April 2013 - 14:00
Our guidelines for the Entry-level PC category are as follows. The entire computer system, excluding OS, should not exceed £420. Its primary, but not only, function is to provide a smooth and enjoyable online experience. This means that the cheapest processors won’t be enough, as modern web pages and internet applications do demand some processing power.
Additionally, the system has to be able...
20 April 2013 - 04:59
This computer system is specifically geared towards gaming. That means a PC with a high-end graphics card and a processor that is fast enough to support the GPU.
The rest of the configuration needs to be balanced as well. Since many gamers also enjoy overclocking their PC to improve performance, it is also important to choose a motherboard and memory that is suitable for this. Keep in mind that...
21 March 2013 - 14:00
A few years ago, your PC just couldn't be fast enough for digital video processing. By now every average PC is able to process Standard Definition (PAL 720x576), but technology doesn't stand still and increasingly more HD camcorders are appearing. Virtually all video processing software supports HD editing, but working with formats such as AVCHD and H264 in HD resolution demands much more from a c...
20 January 2013 - 14:00
The home server. It's subject to heated debate on Hardware.Info. Opinions differ widely on subjects like the necessity for keeping the design compact, the advantage of hot-swap bays, acceptable energy consumption, how much CPU power is needed, what type of storage and so on. It's safe to say that the "ideal home server" does not exist, because its intended use differs widely among our readers....
30 April 2013 - 04:59
The Deluxe edition of the Home Server distinguishes itself from the standard home server by its smaller size and more powerful hardware. This server is more versatile and takes up less space, and is a lot more expensive.
Please note: the PC Buyer’s Guide is compiled based on independent component tests performed by Hardware.Info. If no new, superior products are released that should replace one...
27 April 2013 - 04:59
A Home Theatre PC (HTPC) or media centre PC serves as a music and film jukebox, as a video recording device, digital photo album and so on. The media centre is the centrepiece of the digital living room. The fact that it will reside in the living room puts unique demands on the device, such as an attractive design or a graphics card that can connect to an LCD television.
There are a couple alte...
14 May 2013 - 04:59
The Ultimate PC: Only the best and fastest components available, with the appropriate astronomical price tag. You won't be able to assemble a PC better than this. That said, we do stay within reason, so you won't find us recommending for example yottabytes of SSD storage.
Please note: the PC Buyer’s Guide is compiled based on independent component tests performed by Hardware.Info. If no new, su...
