Most Recommended Stationary Computers

Guillaume's top Picks US$690 - US$2080

The following stood up to me repeatedly as gadgets I'd buy myself.

• #1, Stationary Computers ($1700 - $2150)

  

  ME PC EDGE 100A Gaming PC from US$13208%, Best price yet!
  ~$2080 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 512 GB (~1.5 TB)

  Dimensions: 20.90 x 47.80 x 47.30 cm

  Weight: 15.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1318.98 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-12-06 08:09:04, EST

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1700 - $2150)

  

  ME PC GT1100AN Gaming PC from US$1050;
  ~$1720 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 480.00 GB

  Dimensions: 18.80 x 36.50 x 37.90 cm

  Weight: 10.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1047.65 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-12-06 08:34:53, EST

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• 

  HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$68010% cheaper than usual
  ~$1190 with accessories

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  US$678.33 from Best Buy (Open Box) as of 2019-12-06 12:10:28, EST

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1550 - $1700)

  

  Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$10607% cheaper than usual
  ~$1690 with accessories

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 43.00 x 42.80 cm

  Weight: 8.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1055.18 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-12-06 12:58:37, EST

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• #1, Stationary Computers (under $1100)

  

  HP Pavilion 590-p0099 from US$5309% cheaper than usual
  ~$990 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  from US$527.55

  • US$527.55 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-12-06 10:38:50, EST
  • US$625.57 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-12-06 10:38:06, EST
  • US$669.46 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-12-06 10:39:15, EST
  • US$685.11 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-12-06 10:40:18, EST

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• 

  HP Omen Gaming PC from US$980;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.50 x 42.00 x 40.10 cm

  Weight: 10.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$979.81 from London Drugs (Open Box) as of 2019-12-06 09:08:08, EST

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• #6, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1550)

  

  MSI Nightblade MI3 8RA-022CA from US$680;
  ~$1190 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 12.80 x 34.20 x 26.80 cm

  Weight: 8.400 kg

  detailed info

  US$678.25 from Canada Computers (New) as of 2019-12-06 08:35:22, EST

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• #2, Stationary Computers (under $1100)

  

  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$31011%, Best price yet!
  ~$690 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-9700

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  US$301.46 from Staples (New) as of 2019-12-06 11:29:04, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Stationary Computers (under $1100)

  

  ME PC VT1000A Home PC from US$530;
  ~$1030 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 9.60 x 37.00 x 33.40 cm

  Weight: 10.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$527.59 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-12-05 14:08:59, EST

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