Best Value for Tower Computers
If you're all about getting the most out of your investments, this is the place. From all the Tower Computers I've indexed, those currently have the best balance between power, affordability and durability.
If you can't invest this much, scroll down to the budget section for best value at below-average prices.
For more details on the differences between the best Discounts, best Deals and best Value palmarès and which is best for you, feel free to give Sales Shopping vs. Value Shopping a read.
Best bang for the buck across the board US$890 - US$1889
The following tower computers offer the best value. Value is determined by balancing 3 main considerations:
- how much it costs
- how powerful it is
- how long it will likely last
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#1, Stationary Computers ($1600 - ∞)
HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1110;
~$1690 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i7-9700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.70 x 33.74 cmWeight: 5.960 kgdetailed info US$1103.11 from HP (New)as of 2021-03-05 12:02:03, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#2, Stationary Computers ($1600 - ∞)
Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$121010% cheaper than usual
~$1889 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i7-9700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.430 kgdetailed info from US$1206.33 - US$1206.33 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2021-03-05 05:34:39, EST
- US$1259.89 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-03-05 05:19:57, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#2, Stationary Computers (under $1200)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$71010%, Best price yet!
~$1190 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$709.14 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 05:13:51, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#1, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)
HP ENVY Desktop from US$790;
~$1290 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i7-9700Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630Memory: 12.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 15.54 x 33.74 x 30.40 cmWeight: 5.960 kgdetailed info US$787.93 from HP (New)as of 2021-03-05 12:02:35, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#3, Stationary Computers (under $1200)
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$48025%, Best price yet!
~$890 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cmWeight: 6.020 kgdetailed info US$472.76 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 04:46:59, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#2, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$87029%, Best price yet!
~$1390 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i7-10700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 1030Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cmWeight: 6.020 kgdetailed info US$866.72 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 05:00:21, ESTPricing Accuracy
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Best bang for the buck under $1200
Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the best performing options for tower computers priced below average.
There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.
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#2, Stationary Computers (under $1200)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$71010%, Best price yet!
~$1190 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$709.14 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 05:13:51, ESTPricing 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 (under $1200)
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$48025%, Best price yet!
~$890 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cmWeight: 6.020 kgdetailed info US$472.76 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 04:46:59, ESTPricing 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. × -
#4, Stationary Computers (under $1200)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$64033%, Best price yet!
~$1090 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 7.600 kgdetailed info US$630.34 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 05:11:09, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#5, Stationary Computers (under $1200)
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$58027% cheaper than usual
~$1020 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630Memory: 12.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cmWeight: 6.020 kgdetailed info US$575.19 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 04:56:34, ESTPricing 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. × -
#6, Stationary Computers (under $1200)
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$40029% cheaper than usual
~$790 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i3-10100Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cmWeight: 6.020 kgdetailed info US$393.96 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 04:42:18, ESTPricing 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. × -
#7, Stationary Computers (under $1200)
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$480;
~$890 with accessoriesDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cmWeight: 6.020 kgdetailed info US$472.76 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 03:30:59, ESTPricing 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. ×
Had a specific budget in mind?
The typical price for tower computers is $999.99 but you can set a budget below:
Looking for something else?
Tower Computers can also be compared based on the following characteristics:
- Versatility for the Price
- per Price Range
- Deals
- Discounts
- Computing Power
- Gaming Power
- Personal Recommendations
- Ease of transportation
- Battery Autonomy
I also have value ranking for:
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All Smart Devices
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Laptops
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Laptops: Netbooks
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Laptops: Portable Laptops
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Laptops: Large Laptops
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Tablets
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Tablets: Small Tablets
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Tablets: Large Tablets
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Stationary Computers
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Stationary Computers: Compact Towers
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Stationary Computers: Ultra-Compacts
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Stationary Computers: All-in-Ones
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Laptop Bags
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Input Devices
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Input Devices: Keyboards
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Input Devices: Mice and Pointers
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Input Devices: Game Controllers
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Input Devices: Mouse and Keyboard Combo
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Input Devices: Numeric Keypad
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Monitors
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Speakers
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Webcams
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External Optical Drives
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Consoles
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External Storage
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Other Accessories
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Chairs
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