Those who need more performance will want to look at two DIMMs to enable dual-channel operation for more memory bandwidth; with onboard video this is particularly beneficial, even with relatively lightweight 3D appications.

The graphics in programs such as 3D games do, however, start life inside your processor.

Last month we reviewed the All-in-Wonder Radeon, which picked up a Recommended award for doing all this stuff brilliantly, as well as performing as a decent 3D card for games.