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  1. PCMag
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    The Best Cheap Desktop PCs for 2024 - PCMag

    • Find out the top picks for budget desktops in various categories, such as home office, all-in-one, mini, gaming, and Raspberry Pi. Compare specs, prices, and features of the best cheap desktops for 2024.… See more

    Budget PC Form Factors: What Size Do You Need?

    What's immediately obvious about most of these budget PCs? How they look. Modern components have made the PC performance baseline very solid, even on a $500 tower… See more

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    What Components Should You Look For in A Budget Pc?

    It should come as no shock that you'll find lower-power processors in these less-expensive desktops, but you may be surprised at how capable some of them are for the size … See more

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    Internal Upgrades: Can You Upgrade A Budget Pc?

    If you're remotely interested in upgrading your desktop down the line, traditional tower desktops will do the job, even at this price point. The niche small-form-factor desktops ar… See more

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    And Then There Was Pi

    Beyond budget Windows desktops, of course, is the ultimate cheap DIY machine: the incredibly inexpensive Raspberry Pi. The Pi, in its various iterations, is no more than a canv… See more

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    How much does a desktop PC cost?
    You don't need to spend four figures to get a reliable home PC—many of our budget desktop favorites are under $600. Check out our top labs-tested picks among conventional towers, mini PCs, all-in-ones, gaming rigs, and more. The words "cheap desktop PC" may conjure negative vibes, but they shouldn't.
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    Budget PC Form Factors: What Size Do You Need?
    What Components Should You Look For in A Budget Pc?
    Internal Upgrades: Can You Upgrade A Budget Pc?
    And Then There Was Pi
    How much does a desktop PC cost?
     
  1. Here are some best budget desktop PCs123:
    1. Acer Aspire TC-1780-UA92
    2. HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-2060
    3. Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i
    4. HP Envy Move
    5. ECS Liva Z5 Plus
    6. NZXT Player: One
    7. Raspberry Pi 5 (for tinkerers and makers)
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    The Best Cheap Desktop PCs for 2024

    • Acer Aspire TC-1780-UA92 Best Budget Desktop for Most Users Jump To Details
    • HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-2060 Best Home-Office Budget Desktop ...

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    The best desktop PCs under $500 in 2024

    • Buy the Acer Aspire TC-1780-UA92 if you want a general purpose desktop PC under $500.
    • Buy the Dell Inspiron Small Desktop if you want a desktop PC under $500 with a slim design.

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    The 5 best desktop PCs under $500 in 20…

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    My top picks: The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i for $250 off on BestBuy is an all-around solid deal on a budget build. With a Core i5-14400F CPU and RTX 4060 GPU you’ll getting strong 1080p ray-tracing performance for a price that won’t break the bank. For something with a little more oomph, opt for the Alienware Aurora R16 for $995 off on Dell.

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    What is the best desktop PC?
    Our reviews encompass business PCs and workstations, gaming PCs, all-in-ones, even mini PCs. Our current pick for the best basic desktop PC for most people is Acer's Aspire TC-1780-UA92 for its snappy performance and modern niceties like USB-C and Wi-Fi 6E.

    The Best PCs (Desktop Computers) for 2024

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    Which computer is best for a budget?
    Now, compact system specialists such as ECS, Shuttle, and Zotac are the main names in this area, as well as some tiny PCs from some big manufacturers, such as Asus, Lenovo, and MSI. Apple has one, as well: The Apple Mac mini sits toward the top of budget pricing (starting at $599), but is undeniably appealing.

    The Best Cheap Desktop PCs for 2024 - PCMag

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    How much does a desktop PC cost?
    You don't need to spend four figures to get a reliable home PC—many of our budget desktop favorites are under $600. Check out our top labs-tested picks among conventional towers, mini PCs, all-in-ones, gaming rigs, and more. The words "cheap desktop PC" may conjure negative vibes, but they shouldn't.

    The Best Cheap Desktop PCs for 2024 - PCMag UK

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    What is the cheapest desktop?
    If you need the cheapest usable desktop: At a minimum, look for an Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8 GB of memory, and a 128 GB solid-state drive. You can find great options with these specs for around $500.

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    Where can I buy a budget monitor?
    If you already have a monitor you like, you can find budget desktop towers to improve your computing system. Or, if you want a package that includes the best budget monitors, Best Buy also has all-in-one desktops under $500.

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    Should you buy a cheap desktop PC?
    The words "cheap desktop PC" may conjure negative vibes, but they shouldn't. In our 40 years of testing and benchmarking desktops at PCMag, we've encountered plenty of quality budget computers that offer solid speed and feature sets.

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  3. PCMag
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    The Best PCs (Desktop Computers) for 2024 - PCMag

    How Much Should I Spend on a Desktop?
    One of the desktop's most alluring promises is the value it delivers. Your money simply goes further with desktop PCs and their components. Instead...
    What Desktop Form Factor Do I Need?
    Macs and Windows PCs are available in all three of the major desktop form factors: mini PCs that can fit on a bookshelf, sleek all-in-ones with bui...
    How Much Processing Power Is Enough?
    One of the main benefits of a desktop tower is that it will use a desktop-grade CPU. That may sound obvious, but it's a key distinction. AMD and In...
    Do I Need a Powerful Graphics Card?
    All computers have a CPU, but most laptops and many cheaper desktops don't have a dedicated graphics processor, or GPU. Instead, their display outp...
    How Much Storage and Memory Should My Desktop Have?
    While powerful CPUs and GPUs are mostly relegated to desktop towers, nearly every desktop form factor can handle copious amounts of storage and mem...
    What Wired and Wireless Connectivity Does My PC Need?
    You might be able to excuse a relative lack of input and output ports on a sleek AIO. The screen and speakers are built in, and you'll likely use a...
    When Is the Best Time to Buy a Desktop?
    For most people in the market for an inexpensive desktop tower, you won't find a single best time to buy. While traditional sale holidays such as B...
    Where Should I Buy a Desktop?
    Since you won’t be lugging a desktop around nearly as much as you would a laptop, it’s less important to handle the chassis and test-drive its buil...
    How Long a Warranty Does My Desktop Need?
    Most desktop makers provide one-year warranties on parts and labor, with extensions available for as many as five years at an additional charge. Be...
    Should I Buy a Refurbished Desktop?
    Many people considering desktops in the $200-to-$500 range should also consider a refurbished machine. They can be excellent values in certain circ...
  4. Windows Central
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    Best budget PCs 2024: Affordable desktop computers

  6. New York Times
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    How to Shop for a Desktop Computer, From Cheap Towers to …

  7. Forbes
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    Best Desktop Computers 2024 - Forbes Vetted

    Jun 6, 2024 · Find the best desktop PC for your needs and budget from a PC expert. Compare the top picks for overall, budget, gaming, Apple and all-in-one categories.

  9. PCMag UK
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    The Best Cheap Desktop PCs for 2024 - PCMag UK

    Oct 4, 2024 · The Best Cheap Desktop PCs for 2024. You don't need to spend four figures to get a reliable home PC—many of our budget desktop favorites are under $600. Check out our top labs-tested...

  10. CNET
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    Best Desktop Computer for 2024 - CNET

    Jan 1, 2024 · These are CNET editors’ top picks for best desktop computers (both Macs and Windows PCs), plus advice on what you should look for in your next desktop.

  11. Bestbuy
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    Desktops Under $500 - Best Buy

    • HP - Desktop - Intel Core i3 - 8GB …

    • $499.99

    • Acer - Aspire XC-840-UB11 …

    • $349.99

    • Dell - Inspiron Desktop (3030) - …

    • $949.99

    • 20% off

    • HP - Desktop - AMD Ryzen 3 - 8GB …

    • $389.99

    • Dell - Inspiron Desktop (3030) - …

    • $549.99

    • 25% off

    • HP - Envy Desktop - Intel Core i5 - …

    • $599.99

    • HP - Desktop - AMD Ryzen 5 - 12GB …

    • $449.99

    • Lenovo - Ideacentre 3 Desktop - Intel …

    • $399.99

  12. PCMag
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    Desktop PC Reviews and Lab Tests | PCMag

    Find the best budget desktop for your needs with PCMag's expert reviews, ratings, and comparisons. See the latest deals, news, and how-tos for desktop PCs of all kinds.