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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.

Left 4 Dead 2

With exciting new content across the board and plenty of it, Left 4 Dead 2 outdoes its predecessor and makes the zombie apocalypse an absolute blast.

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Reviews

BenQ Joybee GP1

The BenQ Joybee GP1 is a small and impressive LED pico-projector, but you'll pay handsomely for the "wow" factor.
Beaterator (PSP)

Beaterator is a music-sequencer for the PSP. It combines hundreds of loops and an unexpected level of depth to give you a full music creation experience.
Logitech G330

The G330 may not sound great, but it's certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.
Sony PSP Go

We love its slimmer, sexier, more pocket-friendly shape, as well as its pause and restore anywhere feature, but the PSP Go doesn't quite add enough to the mix to justify its price tag.
Razer Megalodon Headset

While it may not be ideal for the casual PC gamer, the Megalodon is an incredible sounding and comfortable PC gaming headset that lets you fully customise your sound.
Alienware M17x

Alienware's new version of the M17x makes some welcome design tweaks and offers the best laptop gaming hardware you can get. Just be warned: it ain't cheap.
Razer Mamba

The Razer Mamba provides unmatched precision, whether it's connected directly to your PC or set free in wireless mode, but due to its cost, it's likely to appeal only to the most dedicated of gamers.
Logitech G19

Logitech's G19 Gaming Keyboard boasts a built-in colour LCD with exciting capabilities, as well as lots of little improvements over previous models. But with few apps — thus far — that take advantage of the screen in a meaningful way, the G19's potential remains largely untapped.

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Features

Best gaming mice

From macros to on-the-fly-dpi to storing configurations on the device itself, the mouse is arguably the most important tool in a PC gamer's arsenal. Here we have a list of our five favourite gaming mice.
Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?

The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.
Norton Antivirus: When did it get good?

It seems that thinning down your application for greater performance has finally caught on, and bloat is being stripped away. This year's surprise contender: Norton.
The Sims 3: What to expect

The Sims 3 associate producer chats about listening to the community, whether we'll see a demo, and more.

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News

Intel's new Core i7, Core i5 desktop chips bring faster CPUs to the mainstream

Intel's new Core i5 and i7 CPUs, released today, look to bring performance to the masses just in time for Microsoft's Windows 7 launch.
Gateway relaunches in Australia

The long-absent PC brand Gateway has been re-launched in Australia, attempting to target the fashion-conscious consumer.
AFL heading to 360, PC, PS3

Big Ant Studios' website confirms new sports game; online multiplayer promised.
Google tries jump-starting 3D web

An open-source browser plug-in gives games and other web applications the ability to take advantage of a computer's graphics chip.

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DIYs and How-to

Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online

This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.
Headphone Buying Guide

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.
Get your gaming console online

Got a new Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and you want to know how to get it online? Follow CNET.com.au's easy step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know.
CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

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Downloads

GamerOSD

Boost graphics card performance while playing the game.
Xfire

Keep track of when and where your friends are playing online PC games.
CrossOver Games

Play most Windows games without needing Windows installed.
Reversi Professional

Reversi is the classic strategy board game of territorial occupation involving placement & capture of game pieces and has been a favourite with...

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.