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Dell Spring Sale: Totally Excellent Deals on Laptops and Desktop PCs

We found some fantastic discounts for the Dell XPS desktop, Inspiron 16 Plus laptop, and the super cool Inspiron 25 All-in-One PC thanks to a handy discount code.

By Gabriela Vatu

Falcon Northwest Talon (2024, Threadripper Pro) Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

For less than the big-box competition, Falcon Northwest’s 2024 Talon desktop workstation drives blistering speed with professional-grade Nvidia graphics and AMD’s titanic Threadripper Pro.

By Charles Jefferies

The Best Gaming PCs for 2024

You can't buy a more powerful gaming platform than a tricked-out desktop. Here's everything you need to know, part by part, to pick the right prebuilt gaming PC, plus current favorites culled from PC Labs' top-rated reviews.

By Matthew Buzzi

Best Desktop Deals for April 2024: Alienware, Lenovo, HP, More

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

This Near-Mint Condition Lenovo ThinkCentre for Just $190

This near-mint condition Lenovo ThinkCentre comes with 256GB SSD and Windows 10 Pro for enhanced usability and productivity.

By StackCommerce Team

We Can Find a Big Discount on a New Desktop PC For You, No Matter the Budget

Whether you need a starter PC or a tricked-out battlestation, we've found deep discounts on top brands from budget to midrange to luxe. Your new desktop awaits...

By K. Thor Jensen

The Best Windows Mini PCs for 2024

Some are bare-bones kits. Others are ready to go out of the box, complete with operating system, RAM, and memory installed. Whatever the form, these Windows micro desktops all deliver surprising features, value, and pep for their size.

By John Burek  & Matthew Buzzi

Save Space With This Ultra-Mini HP Desktop, Now Under $200

This refurbished HP ProDesk packs all the features you need for powerful computing into a small casing you can place anywhere.

By StackCommerce Team

Take More Than $80 Off This Dell Wyse Desktop With 8GB SSD

Save space and maximize efficiency with this Dell Wyse 3040 and its dual display capability.

By StackCommerce Team

This Grade-A Refurb Lenovo ThinkCentre Is $160 Off

Get a huge discount on a near-mint Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 and unleash a new level of computing power for your home office.

By StackCommerce Team

The Best All-in-One Computers for 2024

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

This Grade A Refurbished and Mini HP ProDesk Costs Only $200

The high refurbished rating promises this ProDesk comes in near-mint condition, and even comes with Windows 10 Pro as its OS.

By StackCommerce Team

This Grade-A Refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre is 33% Off

Upgrade your home office with a 16GB RAM ThinkCentre that is currently listed at just $139.99 — far less than you'd pay for other desktops.

By StackCommerce Team

Dell Precision 7875 Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

Dell's Precision 7875 delivers mostly quiet operation and scalable, class-leading performance, even versus other workstations using the same 96-core AMD Threadripper CPU—all within a sensible and versatile tower. It's pricey, but the cost/benefit relationship is clear.

By Joe Shields

10 Reasons 2024 Is the Best Time to Build Your Own PC

The early 2020s were grim times for PC builders, but the stars and parts are aligning to bring DIY desktops back into favor. Our expert makes the case for busting out your screwdriver.

By John Burek

Own This Like-New, Ultra-Tiny Lenovo Desktop for Less Than $200

This Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 packs an Intel Core i5-6400T processor and 256GB of solid storage into a slim package along with Windows 10 Pro.

By StackCommerce Team

The Best PCs (Desktop Computers) for 2024

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

Get a Dell Desktop in Near-Mint Condition With 256GB of Storage for Under $140

For a family computer, this refurbished Dell OptiPlex 7010 more than fits the bill with 16GB RAM and Windows 10 Pro.

By StackCommerce Team

The Best Cheap Desktop PCs for 2024

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

The Best Desktop Computers for Business in 2024

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