The processor is the beating heart of your machine. As a general rule, the faster it goes, the speedier your computer. Faster processors do run hotter, however, which may result in more noise if the fan speeds up due to the extra heat.

Whilst processor speed is naturally important, all SpaceCubes are fast, and you may well find that spending money elsewhere gives better performance for your money. For example, opting for a graphics card (rather than the onboard graphics) will give a major boost to the whole feel of the system, not to mention smoother games, video and other graphics application performance.