Top Tower Computers per Price Range

If budget is the single, most important factor in your tech shopping, the following will help you find the most bang for your buck in each price category. Along with each suggestion, you will find the approximative cost per month (based on the foreseeable longevity of the device), so you can easily see if spending a little more is worth the investment.

This list assumes that you are not planning on getting new accessories with your next purchase; you already have a mouse, keyboard, monitor, speakers and webcam. If that is not the case, click here to get a list sorted by the price of the device with all accessories included.

• $0 - $400

  ~$5/month
  

  Asus M32BF Tower Computer from US$270;
  ~$642 with accessories

  A great computer for productivity and even more creative tasks.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-7800

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.53 x 40.89 x 38.10 cm

  Weight: 8.30 kg

  detailed info

  US$266.76 from Newegg (Refurbished) as of 2019-02-17 12:49:45, EST

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• $400 - $500

  ~$6/month
  

  HP Pavilion 590 Desktop PC from US$38029% cheaper than usual
  ~$790 with accessories

  With a large hard drive, this computer is a good fit for the collector of photos, music, videos and any file you'd prefer not to store in the cloud.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A12-9700

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  US$378.46 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-02-19 10:57:11, EST

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• $500 - $600

  ~$8/month
  

  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$460;
  ~$890 with accessories

  A cost-efficient computer for homework and even quite a bit of creativity.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  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: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  US$454.15 from Staples (New) as of 2019-02-18 16:07:35, EST

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• $600 - $850

  ~$9/month
  

  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5905%, Best price yet!
  ~$1000 with accessories

  This desktop PC is well-suited for productivity and even a bit more; like creative experimentation for instance... Read More about the 595-p0049

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  from US$582.83

  • US$582.83 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 12:01:07, EST
  • US$681.23 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 10:51:30, EST

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• $850 - $1450

  ~$17/month
  

  HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$9905% cheaper than usual
  ~$1525 with accessories

  Built with extra oomph, this PC is capable of handling creative projects and even some gaming.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  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: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  from US$984

  • US$984 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-02-15 10:50:07, EST
  • US$984 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:23:24, EST

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• $1450 - $1750

  ~$20/month
  

  Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC from US$12206%, Best price yet!
  ~$1930 with accessories

  If you need a new Gaming PC fast, you could do a lot worse than this Gaming PC by Dell. It already packs serious gaming hardware as-is, but it is also reasonabl... Read More about the i5680-7491BLU-PCA

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • 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	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  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
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cm

  Weight: 13.74 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1211.08

  • US$1211.08 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-02-19 10:46:28, EST
  • US$1362.46 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 10:45:30, EST

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• $1750 - $2100

  ~$27/month
  

  HP OMEN Gaming PC from US$162025% cheaper than usual
  ~$2417 with accessories

  Some factory-built systems are made to deliver impressive gaming experiences, and this is one of them. And thanks to its design, keeping this computer up-to-dat... Read More about the 880-130

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 19.20 x 44.22 x 41.73 cm

  Weight: 17.60 kg

  detailed info

  US$1610.3 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-02-19 10:56:29, EST

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