Top Picks for the Music Producer

Your options 7 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$290 to US$1590, with accessories.

Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.

• #1, Stationary Computers (under $1100)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$0100%, Best price yet!
  ~$290 with accessories

  This Gaming PC reaches an excellent level of performance and is capable of handling demanding Triple-A Games. Its solid-state drive could even help to keep the... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h26e

  • 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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$0 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-02-26 12:23:18, EST

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• #1, Stationary Computers ($1550 - $1800)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$980;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  This Gaming PC comes equipped with a graphics card capable of handling demanding Triple-A Games and enough memory to handle ambitious creative tasks. It combin... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h25e

  • 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	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  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	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$977.16 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-02-26 12:22:59, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1300 - $1550)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$83031%, Best price yet!
  ~$1390 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a pretty good graphics card and ships with enough memory to handle most tasks out there. You could last quite a while on this configuration... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h4e

  • 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$826.82 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-02-26 12:23:31, EST

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• #5, Stationary Computers ($1550 - $1800)

  

  Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$88016% cheaper than usual
  ~$1590 with accessories

  This affordable gaming PC will let you enjoy all but the most demanding PC games out there at their best and makes a solid foundation on which to build as techn... Read More about the GL10CS-BS761-CB

  • 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  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

  from US$879.44

  • US$879.44 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-02-26 09:10:32, EST
  • US$977.16 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 09:08:38, EST

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• #5, Stationary Computers ($1300 - $1550)

  

  Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$910;
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This desktop computer is a bit stronger than your average home PC, but not in a graphical way, making it well-suited for those of us working with video or audio... Read More about the i3671-di3671_sb_h609e

  • 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	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2/5
  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	2/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm

  Weight: 5.270 kg

  detailed info

  US$901.99 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-02-26 12:10:34, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #6, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1300)

  

  HP Pavilion 590-p0099 from US$680;
  ~$1183 with accessories

  If you need a PC capable of handling a bit more than garden variety productivity, this computer could be for you; especially if you need something simple, but w... Read More about the 590-p0099

  • 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	3/5
  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
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  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$671.24

  • US$671.24 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 04:37:07, EST
  • US$719.33 from eBay (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 04:04:59, EST

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• #7, Stationary Computers ($1300 - $1550)

  

  MSI Infinite S 8 Small Form Factor Gaming PC from US$7905% cheaper than usual
  ~$1339 with accessories

  MSI has been designing compact gaming PC for a while and so far has been pretty good at not sacrificing upgradability too much in the process. So if your needs... Read More about the 8RA-001CA

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Compact Towers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 12.80 x 34.80 x 24.40 cm

  Weight: 8.401 kg

  detailed info

  US$788.5 from Canada Computers (New) as of 2020-02-26 05:56:39, EST

  pricing accuracy

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