Gigabyte GA-EG41MF-S2H review This budget motherboard has on-board graphics and an HDMI output, but its below-average performance means we can't recommend it.
MSI P41T-C31 review It's short on storage and USB ports, but this fast board is great value if you're looking to build a basic PC.
£44
Asus M4A79T Deluxe review A great AM3 motherboard for those who want to build a high-end AMD PC. It's also a great performer, but the price puts it out of reach for some.
£126
Asus M4A78-HTPC/RC review An ideal choice if you want to build a media centre PC, thanks to HD video decoding and a remote control.
£80
Foxconn A7DA-S review It's well laid out, with two PCI-E x16 slots, but its performance isn't as good as that of some cheaper boards.
Asus P5QL/EPU A well-priced Intel motherboard with good performance and an impressive guarantee.
£57
Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 Slim review With no analogue outputs, this PCI sound card is designed for just one thing - sending high-definition audio to an AV receiver.
£113
Panasonic DMR-BS750 and 850 review An expensive all-in-one device for enjoying and archiving HD video, photos and music in your living room.