5 essential add-ons
Turn that IdeaCentre into a true centre of computing excellence
1 ASUS PB277Q 27-inch
Lenovo’s screen is large and detailed, but it’s only one screen – there are times when a second panel is essential. You could opt for the portable charms of AOC’s i1601fwux (15-inch and powered by USB ) but we’d choose Asus’ rotatable, adjustable, low-latency QHD PB 277Q. £320, asus.com
2 Corsair Glaive RGB
You could argue a hundred different cases for a hundred different mice, but Corsair’s Glaive is an absolute masterpiece of pointing. It’s perfect for different surfaces, different (right) hands, and has three-zone lighting for that extra piece of flair. £66, corsair.com
3 LaCie Porsche Desig n 5TB External Drive
Recently revised for 2018, Lacie’s Porsche- flavoured all-aluminium drive looks beautiful when placed next to the IdeaCentre’s silvery styling. It offers up an enormous capacity with which you can back up a ridiculous amount of data and does it at zippy USB 3.1 speeds. £199, lacie.com
4 Google Chrome cast
The IdeaCentre’s HDMI input is a small feature that makes a big difference. If it’s in a bedroom, a dorm room, or a kitchen, the ability to quickly throw up streaming videos or music adds a lot of value for little investment. £30, store.google.com
5 Logite ch G613 Ke yboard
Wireless keyboards don’t get much more responsive than this – Logi’s frankly mystical Lightspeed tech puts latency at basically zero, and its Romer- G keyswitches are among the best on the mechanical market today. £130, logitech.com