A proper at-home office setup requires the essential components: a nice desk, some office decor, wireless charging stations for a clean workspace and a good computer that will help you get your work done. And if you regularly use your computer at a single location, then a desktop is a better option for you than a laptop.
Other upsides to getting a desktop are the Zoom meeting camera angles: You don’t have to worry about your camera shaking with slight touches or picking up background sounds like typing. Being able to operate a separate mouse and keyboard is also an advantage of getting a desktop.
You can find a good desktop on all computer sites including Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo and more. We’ve rounded up some of the best prices we’ve found and almost all the good deals were at Best Buy, where you can save hundreds on quality desktops.
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Asus ROG Gaming laptops and desktops are perfect for the avid gamer. This gaming desktop runs Windows 11 and delivers exhilarating gaming experiences powered by a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce graphics.
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This pricey desktop boasts 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. The 27-inch screen is nearly frameless and it can swivel to a vertical position, which is why this desktop falls under Lenovo’s Yoga series (which is usually for flexible laptops). The display is also touchscreen with 4K Ultra HD visuals. You get a powerful AMN Ryzen 7 processor coupled with 16GB RAM, making this desktop perfect for graphics-heavy gaming and video editing.
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Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series processor and 8GB of RAM, this desktop has a storage capacity of 512GB and comes in ceramic white. Don’t let the name scare you. From top to bottom, this system was built specifically for gaming performance but it can be used for just about anything. It runs Windows 11 and can support Wi-Fi 6. This tower is usually $1,050, but you can save $300 at Best Buy.
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Dell Inspiron laptops have been around for a while and there are also desktops that match the quality of the Dell staple. This 24-inch Inspiron desktop runs AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The 1920×1080 resolution on a full HD 10-point multitouch screen makes it easy to touch, tap and glide through Windows 10. The desktop has a built-in card reader and supports Wi-Fi 6. All of this comes in well below $1,000.
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This HP desktop has a thoughtfully designed three-sided micro-edge display that lets you see more screen; it also has a pop-up privacy camera that tucks away when not in use. It operates Windows 11 and an AMD Ryzen 7 5000 processor. The desktop is equipped with 12GB RAM and an internal SSD of 1TB. You can easily stream 4K content and play your favorite games with this desktop with dual front-facing speakers.
Amazon
The Lenovo IdeaCentre was inspired by the great outdoors — specifically, cypress trees. It’s built to be balanced and durable without sacrificing performance. It features a 10th-gen Intel Core i5 processor and a 27-inch Quad HD multitouch screen with a 2560×1440 resolution for super sharp images. Also, 12GB RAM will help you breeze through projects that you can store in the 512GB SSD.
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Serious gamers will love this desktop. The Predator Orion has 16GB of RAM and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, 1TB of Gen 4 SSD storage — all running on Intel Core i7. The stats are impressive and so is the look of the desktop. It has a multihued ambience of ARGB with FrostBlade fans that hum in high-speed harmony.