A fast PC without breaking the bank There are two ways to build an above average PC for a given price. One previously favored by Crewe-based manufacturer Palicomp is to buy a relatively affordable processor from AMD, Intel’s distant rival, and overclock it – much like those enthusiasts who install jet engines on the back … Read more
Kaby Lake may sound like a new out-of-town shopping mall somewhere in the Midlands, but actually it’s Intel’s latest range of processors. On the face of it, a new out-of-town shopping mall in the Midlands would be more exciting: these chips aren’t a huge step forward from the Skylake series that’s been worming its … Read more
Just as a Chromebook is a laptop that runs Google’s web-based Chrome OS instead of Windows, a Chromebox is a low-cost desktop PC based on Chrome’s operating system. Most people will need Windows for their main PC, but if you want an extra machine simply to browse the web, use email and social media and … Read more
Tiny body, big power Corsair’s no stranger to PC building. Apart from having a wide range of components under its belt, from cases to power supplies, it’s also had a go with the Bulldog kit PC. It was an odd first choice for the company, and a product that seemed to be a solution in … Read more
A simpler all-in-one computer Compared to Dell’s bigger and pricier XPS 27 all-in-one, the 24in Inspiron looks more restrained and businesslike. Instead of an in-your-face multi-speaker grille, you get a neat, dark grey front with elegantly slim bezels and a more conventional grille below the screen, through which the built-in audio sounds decent. [wpsm_toplist] [sc … Read more
Plenty of modelling power in a small package, but not the best choice if you’re after all-round ability Lenovo inherited IBM’s workstation with its ThinkPads, so the division along ThinkStation P310 Tower sits in a rather illustrious line of computing. The P310 looks tiny compared to the towers elsewhere, but don’t imagine it lacks potency. With an Intel … Read more
This very capable desktop PC manages to keep its top-end components cool with the aid of just one 120mm fan, which is barely audible except for a low whine when hard work calls it into action. That’s less surprising when you peek through the glass side panel of the Phanteks Eclipse P300 case and do … Read more
When you look at an all-in-one PC like Apple’s iMac or Lenovo’s Ideacentre ATO, it’s hard to imagine how they’ve managed to cram all the parts of a PC into the same space as a monitor alone. Thanks to intrepid dismantlers like our friends at iFixit, you can see exactly how it’s done, showing some … Read more
Palicomp Intel i5 Cosmos Review Intel builds its processor chips at giant facilities in Arizona that look like sets from a science fiction film. Palicomp is based on an industrial estate in the famous railway town of Crewe. Intel clocks the i5-8600K processor at 3.6GHz. Palicomp has tweaked it up to 1.8GHz. You can’t argue … Read more
Asus Chromebox 3 n003u Review Most of a PC for less Chromeboxes – as we’ve said before – aren’t for everyone. Most of us have a load of favourite Windows programs that we’d like to be able to run on our PCs, which requires – you guessed it – Windows. [sc name=”amazon image”] The Chromebox … Read more
Qi Charger available on top of the base – literal power sharing Near bezel-less design for the awesome high- performance display Minimalist looks for that perfect work-desk companion You may also like: Palicomp Intel i7 Nebula Review Dell G3 15 Review: Not a good look Table of ContentsSolid SolutionLight HeavyweightEighth WonderAcer Aspire S24 Review Specifications:Verdict … Read more
Palicomp Intel i7 Nebula Review It may be eye-wateringly expensive but in a line-up of eight similarly priced PCs, the Nebula performed its way to the top We review a lot of affordable PCs and laptops in Web User and, for many people. However, you get what you pay for, and a PC with components capable … Read more