Reviews

Palicomp Alpha Phase review Perfect for upgraders or anyone who just wants a desktop with a serious CPU, this system’s perfect if you want power on a budget

Prototype 2 review Monstrous fun, if a little hollow for veterans of the original

Counter Strike: Global Offensive review Evolution rather than revolution, but one that’s been a long time coming

Ginger 6 G6 Ultra i70 review This PC lacks an SSD for fast booting, but we were particularly impressed by its 3D gaming performance

Vodafone Smart II Not bad for £70, but it's slow and isn't good for viewing media

Palicomp Alpha Samurai review A fast overclock provides impressive performance, but you can get a similar system with a better graphics card for the same price

Sony Xperia P A fantastic screen, high-resolution and high-class feel make this a great smartphone for media fans

Eclipse Viper i5357R795 OC review This quiet but powerful PC comes with a great GPU and monitor, but you can get more features for the same price if you shop around

CyberPower Infinity Achilles XT review This is a modestly priced system with plenty of power for gaming and desktop tasks, although the monitor is rather poor

Huawei Ascend G 300 Large screen and okay performance at a bargain price

Arbico Elite OC3556 CS review This is an eminently capable Ivy Bridge PC, but most of its rivals have better graphics cards

Mesh Elite 3770K CS review Although this is a well-made PC with a fantastic processor and some great components, the graphics card could do with a bit more power

BENQ GW2250HM review Punchy colours and great contrast make this a fun monitor to use, but it's no good for image work