What’s the Best Desktop Computer?

Your perfect desktop computer delivers value and performance tailored to your particular needs. Games consoles to IT machines, Reddit has a ton of suggestions.

Be specific with your usage scenarios on your desktop and consider features like ethernet ports that let you hardwire into networks and Wi-Fi adapters. Also stay current with port formats such as Thunderbolt 3, which is faster than the USB standard.

Dell XPS Tower Special Edition.

The desktop has an attractive appearance paired with an aluminum body like its laptop siblings and is very responsive in design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Furthermore, this gaming PC has the rare extra of a DVD reader/writer – unusual on a gaming PC!

The Dell XPS comes with a six-core Intel Core i7-10700K processor, mid-range Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 GPU, and 32GB of DDR4-2133 dual channel memory. Windows 10 Home comes installed without any bloatware. Dell XPS series used to be the home of powerful gaming laptops (compatable with Falcon Northwest, Alienware, Origin etc), but they now cater to a mass market user base with high end design and a small form factor – the ultimate option for people not seeking out the boutique build!

Apple iMac 27-inch

Apple iMac 27-inch is an entry-level desktop ideal for home users looking for a computer with powerful performance and stunning display. Apple’s 2020 model has better graphics and faster processing power. Its gorgeous nanotexture glass face offers added opulence.

Now with Intel processors up to 10 cores, double the memory, and next-gen AMD graphics, this new iMac can do even more. Moreover, its ultrafast SSDs have 4 times the storage capacity of their predecessors in addition to stunning 5K Retina screens and studio-style mics for video calls.

This one is quick and quiet when it comes to thermal design, as well as an extremely powerful quad core Radeon Pro 5300 graphics card to handle high performance gaming. And, with so many expansion slots to boot including four USB-C (Type-C) ports which are Thunderbolt 3, transfer speeds of 40Gbps!

HP Envy Desktop

The HP Envy Desktop stands apart with its Nightfall Black chassis, with its rounded corners and bold ribbed front, that reminds me of Sydney Opera House (if only it were rectangular). It adds visual interest to any desk while keeping it concealed beneath a monitor.

This machine will do the everyday work for you — browsing the internet, watching movies, audio/video calls using TeamViewer and Zoom, playing intense games — very well, though not to the degree that our test models of iMacs with Intel GPUs did.

And unlike other Windows AIOs, it is unusual with its handle on the top and kangaroo pouch at the back to accommodate a wireless keyboard and mouse. But its cheap-feeling, long throw keyboard has no mute button – consumers are not satisfied with this unit.

ASUS ROG Strix GL12CX: Review Asus ROG Strix GL12CX Description

Asus claims the ROG Strix GL12CX desktop is the “best desktop for eSports gaming.” Our test configuration comes in at $3,799 (including a one-year warranty). With an Intel Core i9-9900K CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 GPU – powerful enough to play most of the high-end games at 60fps or higher – now that might just prove them wrong!

The PC has a transparent side panel and Aura Sync RGB lighting for a fresh look. Armoury Crate software allows you to dim or brighten the front case or overclock CPU or fan performance.

Your PC also features Asus game programs like GameFirst IV to skew network traffic for applications, and Sonic Radar II to provide visual cues of sound effects. However, Plex, Keeper, March of Empires: War of Lords and Candy Crush Soda Saga could all add unnecessary fat – no thanks!

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 Tower Description:

ThinkCentre M720 Tower – The power of a large desktop PC inside an attractive desk-compatible, easily transportable enclosure. With Intel’s Core i5-8400 processor and six cores, it was very well-done in our PCMark 10 benchmark, but still trailed two Intel NUCs with Core i7 processors by about three points in this area.

There’s USB-C for fast data transfers and Chassis E-Lock for locking sensitive data inside the chassis out of the box. Further, you can use Smart Power On for remote power on of this PC through keyboard shortcut.

This Lenovo PC has excellent customer support and a plethora of customizable options that let you customize it to fit your evolving work demands. Upgradeable by memory swap or graphics cards – and more storage capacity with the spare 3.5″ drive bay!