Top Picks for the Tinkerer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$940 to US$1270, 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 ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$710;
  ~$1270 with accessories

  This desktop computer is a bit stronger than your average home PC; not really built for games or graphics creations, but strong enough to tackle complex tasks a... Read More about the i3671-di3671_h613pe

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  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$700.27 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 04:05:04, EDT

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$68027% cheaper than usual
  ~$1240 with accessories

  This Gaming PC might not be the most powerful out there, but it's quite cost-effective for the price and is capable of handling a few demanding Triple-A Games i... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h2e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 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$678.83 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:34:29, EDT

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• #1, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

  

  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$520;
  ~$1009 with accessories

  If you need a PC capable of tackling more than the basics, or if you want a little room to grow with your next system, this cost-efficient machine is an excelle... Read More about the 590-p0139

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Intel UHD 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: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  from US$513.77

  • US$513.77 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-05-23 13:39:49, EDT
  • US$568.29 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-05-24 03:32:35, EDT

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• #2, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

  

  Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$4704% cheaper than usual
  ~$940 with accessories

  This desktop computer is all about cost-efficient performance. It's a bit outdated as far as WiFi is concerned. Still, it should not be much of an issue if you... Read More about the i3671-di3671p_sb_h2011e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  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	3.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  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$464.46 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:22:34, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

  

  Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$510;
  ~$990 with accessories

  This desktop computer is all about cost-efficient performance. It features relatively outdated WiFi capabilities, but it should not be much of an issue if you h... Read More about the i3671-di3671_sb_h4071e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  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	4.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  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$500.19 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:26:37, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #5, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$580;
  ~$1090 with accessories

  This desktop computer is all about cost-efficient performance. It comes with both a fast hard drive to keep loading times to a minimum and a large hard drive to... Read More about the i3671-di3671_sb_h604e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm

  Weight: 5.270 kg

  detailed info

  US$571.65 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 04:04:58, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #6, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$650;
  ~$1190 with accessories

  This desktop computer is all about cost-efficient performance but it has a fast hard drive, which should keep loading times as short as possible... Read More about the i3671-di3671_sb_h612pe

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  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$643.1 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 04:05:31, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #7, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$650;
  ~$1190 with accessories

  If you need a PC for more than basic homework, or if you want a little room to grow with your next system, this cost-efficient model could be just what you need... Read More about the TP01-0019

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  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

  US$643.1 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-05-22 09:12:55, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #8, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$710;
  ~$1270 with accessories

  This desktop computer is all about cost-efficient performance. It comes with both a fast hard drive to keep loading times to a minimum and a large hard drive to... Read More about the i3671-di3671_sb_h203e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm

  Weight: 5.270 kg

  detailed info

  US$700.27 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 04:05:43, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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Looking for a laptop, tablet, smartphone or desktop computer specifically? Here are the product families in which we found options matching your needs: