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1
listed since 09/2009
Base Units
"An incredibly good deal at £399 even though it doesn't include a screen - just make sure you get to  …
1 Review
 
 
2
DT10
listed since 09/2009
Base Units
"A spacious and upgrade-friendly case, with some powerful components inside. It's a touch too dear, though."
1 Review
 
 
3
Water Dragon 3.6
listed since 04/2009
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In direct competition with Chillblast's Fusion Stinger, Yoyotech's Water Dragon 3.6 comes out ahead in graphics and style. While it'  …
1 Review
 
 
4
Fujitsu-Siemens Esprimo P5925 EPA
listed since 11/2007
Base Units
Flaunting its green credentials is what the the P5925 EPA is known for. The secret to its green success is its  …
1 Review
 
 
5
Lenovo / IBM ThinkCentre M57
listed since 05/2008
Base Units
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M57 is and excellent machine that allows for the possibility of further expansion because  …
2 Reviews
 
 
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Pavilion Slimline s.3150.uk
listed since 09/2007
Base Units
"Overall, we were completely sold on this HP. The niggles aren't enough to outweigh its considerable charms, and although this isn'  …
1 Review
 
 
7
8800 Ultra SLi
listed since 06/2007
Base Units
"... for the gamer with generous cash reserves, this is a dream come true, and one that we've been waiting a long time to see."
1 Review
 
 
8
5610 XP Premium
listed since 05/2007
Base Units
"Igel’s XPE-based Premium model is a good fit for browser-based enterprise applications with its strong performance at Java  …
1 Review
 
 
9
listed since 09/2007
Base Units
"The exquisitely designed Blackbird 002 has plenty to offer anyone who wants to invest in a cutting-edge system  …
1 Review
 
 
10
CD-7460 GT
listed since 07/2007
Base Units
"Overall then, the Arbico CD7460GT is a thoroughly satisfactory PC, albeit one that lacks the extra edge needed  …
1 Review
 
 
 
 
11
listed since 07/2007
Base Units
"... Overall, a very well-integrated system, ideally suited to a family home or to an individual, perhaps  …
3 Reviews
 
 
12
Pavilion Elite m 9000 series
listed since 02/2008
Base Units
"Whichever way you look at it, the HP Pavilion Elite m9000 series ... is a good PC. Better value can be had elsewhere, but its quad  …
1 Review
 
 
13
Dell Studio XPS 435 Core i7 920 500 GB
listed since 08/2009
Base Units
"With a charming case design and strong configuration at a relatively fair price, our Dell Studio XPS 435  …
1 Review
 
 
14
Asus Asus Nova Lite PX24 Mini PC
listed since 08/2008
Base Units
The Nova Lite 2L is not the fastest machine on the planet but it is certainly one that you can rely on. CNet.co.uk  …
1 Review
 
 
15
Inspiron 530 n Ubuntu
listed since 01/2008
Base Units; Mac: Base Unit
"... You can load up a ‘Live CD' version on your home PC and test out Ubuntu without installing it. If,  …
1 Review
 
 
16
CyberPower Gamer Infinity PCA
listed since 07/2007
Base Units
"... there's little to distance the CyberPower £500 PCA Machine from other sub-£500 machines. That'  …
1 Review
 
 
17
Advent AIO-101
listed since 06/2009
Base Units
"Aside from some welcome improved system speed, the AIO101 will now run Windows Vista and its Media Center,  …
3 Reviews
 
 
18
listed since 02/2008
Base Units
"With Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium zipping along nicely the Medion MD8828 should serve you nicely  …
1 Review
 
 
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Mac Pro 2 x 3.2GHz Quad-Core Harpertown
listed since 03/2008
Base Units; Mac: Base Unit
"... According to our Speedmark benchmark test, the new eight-core 3.2GHz model is the fastest Mac we've tested yet ...."
2 Reviews
 
 
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XPS-720
listed since 07/2007
Base Units
"Everything about Dell’s flagship gaming system is extreme, from the performance to the price."
2 Reviews
 
 
  ViewSonic VPC100
listed since 08/2009
Base Units
"The ViewSonic VPC100 is a larger-than-normal nettop, but that's where the excitement stops. Everything  …
3 Reviews
 
 
 
 
"MSI Wind Top AE1900"
1 Desktop (approx. £550)
Register Hardware
Published on 10/2009
On test: MSI Wind Top AE1900 WT
"All-in-one PCs have been around for ages and it’s not hard to understand their appeal. They feature the wire-free tidiness of a laptop, combined with the big screen of a desktop PC. The concept sustains many admirers, with Apple’s iMac range doing very well indeed with just such a form factor." Review details: Single Test    Test results
"Advent AIO101 review"
1 PC Base Unit
PC Advisor
Published on 9/2009
On test: Advent AIO-101
"A mysterious new AMD processor and ATI graphics card upgrade the AIO100 into the Advent AIO101 all-in-one PC." Review details: Single Test. One budget desktop PC was reviewed and rated on build quality, features and value.    Test results
"Asus Eee Box B204"
1 Desktop (approx. £230)
Computer act!ve
Published on 7/2009
On test: Asus Eee Box B204
Turning the nettop into a suitable device for home media centre use, Asus' original Eee Box lacked the power to present HD video. The new Eee Box B204 has been upgraded with an 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor and ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450 graphics chip to provide just that. Review details: Single Test    Test results
"Advent AIO-156"
1 Desktop
PC Pro
Published on 6/2009
On test: Advent AIO 156
Building on their original AIO-100 nettop, Advent's AIO-156 is largely the same in build and internals. The screen though has been replaced by a smaller 15.6" 1366 x 768 display, but in this case it's also a touchscreen. Review details: Single Test    Test results

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PC Base Units

If you are upgrading your system buying just the computer base unit is a great way to save money and some of those treasured accessories you have built up over the lifespan of your current computer. A base unit will provide you with the heart of the set-up, leaving the choice of monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse up to you. The benefits of this are that your old input devices and screen can simply be plugged straight back into the new system and can often be of better quality than many of the budget devices that system builders bundle with their packages on all but the most high-end models.

When buying just the base unit it is thus possible to bump up the specs by offsetting the cost of extras. Nowadays 2GB of RAM is a must, most systems only come with 1GB or even as low as 512MB, which is simply not enough to run software such as Windows Vista or a video editing suite. Also look out for a large hard drive as this will allow you to store more data, leaving you free to go wild on iTunes (other online music stores are available) and still have enough space for the 1000 holiday snaps you shot in Cancun to document the cultural legacy of the Aztec civilisation on modern day dance-hall architecture and costume.

A dual-core processor is a must for any new system, allowing for higher efficiency when multitasking and also providing some much needed relief in terms of heat-production and power consumption, offering, in result, lower electricity bills and an all-round eco-friendlier system.

The minimum outlay for a new computer base system will be around the three hundred pound mark. Granted this will not include a monitor, which will add a further hundred pounds onto the price, but the flexibility of being able to choose you own accessories means that you could end up with a better system for only a small price premium.
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