Here at eTeknix, we endeavour to critique a wide range of systems featuring different component choices which cater to contrasting target demographics. The overwhelming majority of these have some form of gaming credentials and designed to be used as a console replacement. Saying that, it's important to acknowledge that some users simply require an affordable and reliable pre-configured PC for basic tasks including web browsing, office work and media playback. Even though PC gaming is a wonderful hobby, the level of enthusiasm isn't shared by those who feel intimidated by technology or didn't grow up with a fondness for captivating video games. Whatever the reasoning, I?m fairly confident that the desktop form-factor shouldn't be disregarded for low-end usage scenarios and there's still a number of key benefits over a tablet or traditional laptop. For example, desktops are easy to repair and encourage a better posture while typing.

Zoostorm recently informed us of their latest PC range which has been specifically tailored for consumers with modest power demands. The EVOLVE series starts from a ludicrously cheap £139.90 and goes all the way up to £579.99. To reiterate, none of the EVOLVE units includes a dedicated graphics card and that's perfectly acceptable given the target usage scenario. The unit sent for review purposes sports a dual-core Intel Pentium G4400 operating at a base frequency of 3.3GHz, 8GB DDR4 2133MHz memory and a rather fetching mouse and keyboard set. Additionally, the system is powered by a 250-watt PSU, has a stylish chassis and comes with a DVD re-writer as standard. Priced at £319.98, the Zoostorm Evolve looks like an excellent product for home office use and I?m fascinated by the notion of desktops remaining relevant for low-end computing.