The Top 10 Best Desktops

You're ready to replace your old desktop, but aren't sure what to get. We take some of the mystery out of finding your perfect desktop to give you the 10 best desktops on the market today.
Desktops have come a long way from the boring, beige boxes of old. Now, you can get something as sleek as an all-in-one desktop or as flashy as a boutique gaming box and even a compact (and cheap!) nettop.
Prices for desktop PCs start as low as $200 and range all the way up to and over $5,000, but most of us would be more than happy with a $600- $750 box, including monitor. You still need to make some choices when it comes to CPUs, memory, hard drive capacity and graphics technology, but the good news is your money has never gone further. And a PC you buy today could very well last you for four to six years.
The editors of PCMag.com test hundreds of systems each year to help you find the best desktop. In this story, we help you narrow your choices by collecting the top 10 desktops on the market today.

FEATURED IN THIS ROUNDUP:
Cyberpower Zeus Thunder 3000SE
 
$2,299 direct
The Cyberpower Zeus Thunder 3000SE combines raw performance with a few niceties to jump to the top of the midrange custom gaming desktop class. Read the full review ››


Dell Precision T1600
 
$2,185 direct
If you need a single-processor workstation, particularly for mid to high level graphics tasks, the Dell Precision T1600 has one of the best balances between price, performance, and expandability. Read the full review ››


Maingear Shift Super Stock (Core i7-3930K)
 
$5,289 direct
Maingear jumps on the AMD bandwagon big time with this latest overclocked version of the Shift gaming desktop, which employs three top-tier video cards to spectacular gaming effect. Read the full review ››


HP Omni 27
 
$1,249 direct
The HP Omni 27 is an attractive all-in-one desktop with a huge 27-inch screen. It's perfect for watching both online and Blu-ray movies, and has the power to create those movies, if you have cinematic hobbies. Read the full review ››


Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71
 
$508 direct
$498.18 at Abe's of MaineAt just over $500, the Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71 gives you enough power to get your non-demanding business users a PC of their own. It's not a speed demon by any means, but it is faster than similarly priced competitors, and has some expansion room. Read the full review ››


Lenovo ThinkCentre M71z
 
$917 direct
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M71z is the touch-screen all-in-one desktop for the majority of your workers. It combines a nice price, decent design, and corporate cred in a package that will satisfy the rank and file. Read the full review ››


Asus ET2410IUTS-B018C
 
$999.99 list
The Asus ET2410IUTS-B018C provides quad-core processing, integrated Wi-Fi, a healthy port selection, and an HDMI input to extend the useful life of the monitor, all for a reasonable price. Read the full review ››


Alienware X51
 
$999.99 direct
$949.00 at DellThe Alienware X51 gaming desktop goes after the console gamer that wants a bit more out of their gaming experience.Read the full review ››


Falcon Northwest Mach V (Core i7-3960X)
 
$6,899 direct
Loaded with the latest Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processor, the Falcon Northwest Mach V (Core i7-3960X) is yet again on the top of the heap. Read the full review ››


Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) 
 
$799 list
In addition to being as powerful as a tower PC, the Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) innovates and sounds the death knell for the optical disc. Read the full review ››
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