You could be forgiven for believing that desktop computers are a thing of the past. It seems most people opt to use a laptop for work, school and even for gaming these days. But there are advantages to using a desktop machine, such as increased power, even more customization options and, often, lower prices than you'll get for an equivalent laptop.
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We've collected our favorite deals from across the web that will give you the most for your money. Everything from budget desktops to higher-end gaming PCs that can handle more complex and resource-hungry tasks, like video editing, can be found below. These are perfect for school, upgrading your home office or simply buying a new reliable desktop for less.
This model was rated as the best overall desktop computer by CNET Reviews expert Matt Elliott, who noted that it's small enough to fit in tight spaces but powerful enough for gaming, content and more. B&H has the silver variant on sale for $150 off right now.
This gaming desktop from Skytech offers 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. It runs on Windows 11 and features an Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card that supports bright colors, contrast and great visuals. Plus, it has cool multicolor lights that add a pleasing ambience to your gaming room or desk area.
This HP Pavilion desktop features a generous 1TB of storage space and 16GB of RAM. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5000 Series processor, so you can multitask, edit content and handle larger tasks, including moderate gaming. The desktop has an AMD Radeon graphics card and runs on Windows 11. You can now save $210 on this desktop, keyboard and mouse combo at Best Buy. Note that you'll have to buy a monitor separately.
This Dell Inspiron 3030 desktop is equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, Intel UHD graphics card and 16GB of RAM. It also includes 1TB in storage space. With this amount of power, you can multitask and even do some moderate gaming. Note that you'll have to buy other things separately, including a monitor and keyboard. It also includes eight USB ports and a microphone jack.
