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$940 - US$1240

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

#2, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)

HP ENVY Desktop from US$750;
~$1240 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 3.5/5
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$747.36
- US$747.36 from HP (New)
  as of 2021-01-27 11:42:52, EST
- US$786.69 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2021-01-27 05:06:14, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#3, Stationary Computers (under $1200)

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5207%, Best price yet!
~$940 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.40 x 33.74 cm
Weight: 5.960 kg
detailed info from US$511.31
- US$511.31 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2021-01-27 05:13:27, EST
- US$629.35 from HP (New)
  as of 2021-01-27 11:38:44, EST
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. ×