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The Dell Precision T3620 Tower comes ready to go with Windows 10 Pro, a keyboard, and mouse.

Whether classic towers, sleek all-in-ones, or space-saving mini PCs, today's desktops pack neater designs and more value than ever. See our recent favorites based on our deep-dive reviews, plus all the shopping advice you need.

By Tom Brant  & Joe Osborne

The HP ProDesk 600 G2 Mini Core is designed with productivity-enhancing features and a space-saving design.

4.0

With the Precision 5860, Dell has crafted another quiet-running, scalable, and ISV-certified workstation with tool-free access for professional graphics work.

By Joe Shields

Computex Taipei never disappoints with an array of some of the most out-there PC mods you'll see anywhere, all in one place. Check out the best we saw in our video and photo recap.

By John Burek

Desktops are the most bang-for-your-buck in terms of computing and with deals like these, you’ll stretch your dollar even further.

By Jade Chung-Lee

Computex 2024 saw a wealth of systems on display that reflect the AI hardware revolution. These are our 10 favorite laptops and desktops from the show.

Framework and Cooler Master team up to transform your Framework Laptop's mainboard into a mini PC with a new case tailor-made for just that.

By Brian Westover

This grade "A" refurbished computer comes with Windows 10 Home and 16GB of RAM.

The latest from the Computex floor is a 2024 AIO PC update from Acer. Sleek design and surprisingly powerful CPU options caught our eye: Here's what makes it a potential office staple.

By John Burek  & Francisco Lahoz

The new Raspberry Pi AI Kit, thanks to chipmaker Hailo, brings AI to the Raspberry Pi 5 and packs a surprising amount of performance in a compact and low-power package.

64GB hard drive, 4GB RAM, and with Windows 10 Home already installed.

First-timer to PC building, or just need a 2024 refresher? Follow our ultimate step-by-step guide to assembling a modern desktop just the way you like it.

By John Burek

Get a grade-A refurbished ThinkCentre tower for $70 off the retail price.

The dev kit launches on June 18 for $899 and essentially acts as a Windows 11 desktop.

By Michael Kan
3.5

HP's Omen 40L comes in at a decent midrange price for such a luxe, quiet, and upgrade-friendly chassis. Our main quibbles are with a lack of USB-C on front, and with memory settings that could use tweaking out of the box.

By Joe Shields

Not all employees need or want laptops. If you're in the market for desktop PCs for your company—whether a handful or a whole fleet—start with our buying advice and top-rated recommendations. We'll help you maximize your PC-buying ROI.

By Tom Brant  & Matthew Buzzi

You don't need to spend four figures to get a reliable home PC. Far from it—many of our budget desktop favorites are under $600. Check out our top labs-tested picks among conventional towers, gaming rigs, mini PCs, all-in-ones, and more.

By Matthew Buzzi  & Eric Grevstad
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Editors' Choice

Acer’s Aspire TC-1780-UA92 is an excellent value, with peppy performance and modern amenities including USB-C and Wi-Fi 6E, making it the top budget desktop right now.

By Charles Jefferies

If you want space savings, power, and flexibility—all from a single desktop computer—what you need is an all-in-one (AIO) PC. Our guide of fully tested products will help you shop for one of these sleek machines.

By John Burek  & Matthew Buzzi