For those with a bit of technical nous, building your own PC can save a hell of a lot of money. Finding the best value usually proves to be the hardest part, though. Until now, that is.

PCindex is a new hardware search engine that checks and updates over 4,000 prices and stock levels daily. The resulting searchable database contains all the hardware essentials, from CPUs and memory to DVD drives and scanners. The database includes products from over 70 major manufacturers.

Check it out at www.pcindex.co.uk