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  • Electoral commission opts for dual-core PCs

    The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has stipulated the latest dual-core, 64-bit processors must be at the heart of its desktop PC refresh expected to commence early next year.

  • AMD preps high-performance chips for desktops

    Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is preparing to fire a new engine for hot-rod PCs.

  • Aussie industry poised for new Intel chip

    Intel is expected to announce the release of its 2 GHz P4-M on Tuesday 25 June, Australia time, and laptop manufacturers are gearing up to be the first to market.

  • Alienware powers up 4GHz desktop

    Games system specialist Alienware has hot-rodded one of its desktop PCs with a homegrown version of Intel's Pentium 4 processor that runs at 4GHz.

  • Desktop? Who needs it?

    Today, even the cheapest notebook computers outstrip the performance needs of the most demanding business users, and you no longer have to settle for a desktop because the notebook is too expensive.

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    Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

  • Intel breaks 3GHz speed barrier

    Intel's new 3GHz Pentium 4 chip should soon let loose a torrent of new, high-performance desktop PCs.

  • Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

    Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience. Thankfully, if you have questions, we have answers! Take a look at the most commonly asked questions and see if you can find your insight here.

  • 10 ways to give old servers new life

    Some of your old servers may be ready for retirement, but others can still play a useful role in your business. Discover some ways to turn a potential doorstop into a valuable piece of equipment.

  • The importance of being 64-bit

    IT vendors such as Microsoft and Intel have grand plans for 64-bit computing and the improved processing potential it promises but convincing customers may not be so straightforward.

Reviews (37)

  • The best mobile processor is...

    Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

  • AMD vs. Intel: 10 notebooks tested

    We put two of the toughest chip makers up against each other to see which has the biggest heart for notebooks.

  • AMD Athlon 64: the benchmarks

    AMD's Athlon 64 launch marks the dawn of the 64-bit desktop PC era. We evaluate the efficiency of the new CPU using over 100 benchmark tests.

  • Software makers gear up for Athlon 64

    AMD is expecting plenty of 'techno lust' for its new chip, due out at the end of next month.

  • AMD fielding 64 bits for PCs

    Advanced Micro Devices is building a 64-bit field of dreams.

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