Here are a few tower computers I'd buy myself

Most Recommended Tower Computers

As much as I like algorithms, nothing replaces the human touch. That is why I send my personal picks in the newsletter every Friday, and below, you will find which systems caught my eye the most.

Guillaume's top Picks US$890 - US$2290

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

#1, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1400)

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$6808% cheaper than usual
~$1190 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm
Weight: 5.270 kg

detailed info
US$677.83 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-08-10 05:37:35, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#2, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1400)

HP ENVY Desktop from US$720;
~$1240 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Dimensions: 15.54 x 33.74 x 30.40 cm
Weight: 5.960 kg
detailed info from US$715.49
- US$715.49 from HP (New)
  as of 2020-08-11 12:20:57, EDT
- US$903.78 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-08-11 12:23:22, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#1, Stationary Computers ($1400 - ∞)

HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1210;
~$1890 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.70 x 33.74 cm
Weight: 5.960 kg

detailed info
US$1205.04 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2020-08-11 12:17:27, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#2, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$46014% cheaper than usual
~$890 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm
Weight: 5.270 kg

detailed info
US$451.89 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-08-10 05:26:45, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#3, Stationary Computers ($1400 - ∞)

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$1160;
~$2290 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 2/5
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 3.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.430 kg
detailed info from US$1152.32
- US$1152.32 from Best Buy (Open Box)
  as of 2020-08-11 12:12:56, EDT
- US$1506.31 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-08-11 12:12:41, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

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

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	N/A

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Most Recommended Tower Computers

Guillaume's top Picks US$890 - US$2290

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$6808% cheaper than usual
~$1190 with accessories

Device Ratings

HP ENVY Desktop from US$720;
~$1240 with accessories

Device Ratings

HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1210;
~$1890 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$46014% cheaper than usual
~$890 with accessories

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Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$1160;
~$2290 with accessories

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Most Recommended Tower Computers

Guillaume's top Picks US$890 - US$2290

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$6808% cheaper than usual~$1190 with accessories

Device Ratings

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HP ENVY Desktop from US$720;~$1240 with accessories

Device Ratings

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HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1210;~$1890 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$46014% cheaper than usual~$890 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$1160;~$2290 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

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Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have personalPicks ranking for:

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$6808% cheaper than usual
~$1190 with accessories

HP ENVY Desktop from US$720;
~$1240 with accessories

HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1210;
~$1890 with accessories

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$46014% cheaper than usual
~$890 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$1160;
~$2290 with accessories