Intel Core i5-750 If you want to build a powerful PC, the Core i5-750 provides great value, despite the high cost of compatible motherboards.
£144
RL Supplies Modula 9060I-OC review Tops the group for 3D performance, but the mediocre, low-resolution 19in monitor means you can't use the graphics card to its full potential.
£519.97
Novatech Realm Pro review Despite good 3D performance, the relatively slow processor and poor monitor mean the Realm Pro is overshadowed by other PCs here.
Mesh Matrix II TT review With a powerful processor, fast graphics and a decent 20in monitor, the Matrix II TT is a great all-round PC.
£519
HP Pavilion Slimline s5108uk-p review The small, quiet HP Pavilion is fine for undemanding users, but it can't handle games, and you pay a premium for the compact design.
£499.99
Dell Inspiron 545/8707 review If you're not into gaming, the Inspiron 545/8707's quiet nature may appeal, but there are better deals available.
£499.99
Arbico QC 8400 Pro review With a super-fast processor but a budget graphics card, the QC 8400 Pro is a little unbalanced.
£520
eMachines EZ1600 review Despite limited features and performance, the EZ1600 is a neat package that's good value, but it doesn't topple our current award-winners.
£350
Arbico Value i7 Gamer review A very fast PC at a very reasonable price, but you'll need to supply your own peripherals.
£799
Chillblast Fusion Pegasus review The most powerful PC we've seen to date, it can take on everything from HD video editing to playing the latest games.
£1249
Dell Studio One 19 review The Studio One 19 is a little overpriced at £799, but children will love the touchscreen and its range of included applications.
Arbico Value 9650XL review This quiet, well-built PC has a decent 19in monitor, but it's underpowered and is overpriced.£500
CCL CCL-CS1009 review Despite the mediocre monitor, this PC packs in a lot of power for a low price.£499
Intel Core i5-750 If you want to build a powerful PC, the Core i5-750 provides great value, despite the high cost of compatible motherboards.£144
RL Supplies Modula 9060I-OC review Tops the group for 3D performance, but the mediocre, low-resolution 19in monitor means you can't use the graphics card to its full potential.£519.97
Novatech Realm Pro review Despite good 3D performance, the relatively slow processor and poor monitor mean the Realm Pro is overshadowed by other PCs here.£532.35
Mesh Matrix II TT review With a powerful processor, fast graphics and a decent 20in monitor, the Matrix II TT is a great all-round PC.£519
HP Pavilion Slimline s5108uk-p review The small, quiet HP Pavilion is fine for undemanding users, but it can't handle games, and you pay a premium for the compact design.£499.99
Dell Inspiron 545/8707 review If you're not into gaming, the Inspiron 545/8707's quiet nature may appeal, but there are better deals available.£499.99
Arbico QC 8400 Pro review With a super-fast processor but a budget graphics card, the QC 8400 Pro is a little unbalanced.£520
eMachines EZ1600 review Despite limited features and performance, the EZ1600 is a neat package that's good value, but it doesn't topple our current award-winners.£350
Arbico Value i7 Gamer review A very fast PC at a very reasonable price, but you'll need to supply your own peripherals.£799
Chillblast Fusion Pegasus review The most powerful PC we've seen to date, it can take on everything from HD video editing to playing the latest games.£1249
Dell Studio One 19 review The Studio One 19 is a little overpriced at £799, but children will love the touchscreen and its range of included applications.£799