Top Picks for the Tinkerer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$920 to US$1440, 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 - $1600)

  

  HP ENVY Desktop from US$760;
  ~$1290 with accessories

  This desktop PC is capable of handling a bit more than the usual, and its extra horsepower will come in handy when working with larger documents or if you lik... Read More about the TE01-0049

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • 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	2/5
  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	2/5
  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

  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: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 15.54 x 33.74 x 30.40 cm

  Weight: 5.960 kg

  detailed info

  from US$756.63

  • US$756.63 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-10-22 12:18:05, EDT
  • US$907.96 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 06:28:07, EDT

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1600)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$880;
  ~$1440 with accessories

  This Gaming PC maximizes the power you get for your investment... Read More about the dg5000_s4e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • 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	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$870.13 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-10-26 03:45:00, EDT

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• #1, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

  

  Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$530;
  ~$990 with accessories

  This computer is a good fit for everyday productivity on a budget, and thanks to fast storage, it'll keep your loading times to a minimum. It's even relatively... Read More about the di3880_s2041e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  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 i5-10400

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm

  Weight: 6.020 kg

  detailed info

  US$529.64 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-10-26 03:41:52, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1600)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$69010%, Best price yet!
  ~$1190 with accessories

  This desktop PC manages to combine a lot of horsepower for the cost without sacrificing too much in terms of features or maintenance/upgrade options... Read More about the TG01-0199

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.70 x 33.74 cm

  Weight: 5.960 kg

  detailed info

  from US$680.97

  • US$680.97 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 07:01:06, EDT
  • US$832.29 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 11:49:53, EDT

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• #2, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

  

  Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$570;
  ~$1040 with accessories

  This computer is a good fit for productivity and multitasking on a budget. It's even relatively easy to upgrade and maintain thanks to detailed documentation... Read More about the di3880_s2031e

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • 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	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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 i5-10400

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm

  Weight: 6.020 kg

  detailed info

  US$567.47 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-10-26 03:42:19, EDT

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• #4, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1600)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$720;
  ~$1240 with accessories

  This Gaming PC maximizes the power you get for your investment. It does lack a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory), but I can't... Read More about the dg5000_s2e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video 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	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  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	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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 i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$718.8 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-10-26 03:44:37, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

  

  Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$560;
  ~$1020 with accessories

  This computer is well-suited for speedy productivity on a budget. It's even relatively easy to upgrade and maintain thanks to detailed documentation if you do n... Read More about the di3880_s2081e

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • 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	1.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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 i5-10400

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm

  Weight: 6.020 kg

  detailed info

  US$552.34 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-10-26 03:42:12, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #4, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

  

  Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$4803% cheaper than usual
  ~$920 with accessories

  This computer is well-suited for everyday productivity on a budget. It's even relatively easy to upgrade and maintain thanks to detailed documentation if you do... Read More about the di3880_s205e

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • 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	3.5/5
  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	4/5
  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	0.5/5
  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 i5-10400

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm

  Weight: 6.020 kg

  detailed info

  US$476.67 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-10-26 04:39:59, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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• #5, Stationary Computers (under $1050)

  

  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$530;
  ~$990 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 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
  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	3/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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

  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

  from US$529.64

  • US$529.64 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 06:59:39, EDT
  • US$575.04 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-10-26 11:46:59, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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