Top 10 Value Desktop PCs
These well-priced desktop PCs are well equipped to handle the tasks most people need to perform. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Edited by Kalpana Ettenson
Bottom Line:
This PC's desktop orientation saves space but limits expandability. It also comes in a minitower version.
PC World Rating:
66.2 (Fair)
- CPU: 2-GHz Athlon 64 X2 3800+
- Price When Reviewed: $1204
- Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon X1150
- Monitor Model: HP L2045w
- Total HD Size (GB): 80
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good
Bottom Line:
HP's environmental business desktop is easily upgradable and comes with a five-year warranty. Performance is average.
PC World Rating:
69.8 (Good)
- CPU: 1.8-GHz Pentium Dual-Core E2160
- Price When Reviewed: $1278
- Graphics Adapter: Integrated Intel GMA 3000
- Monitor Model: LP2065
- Total HD Size (GB): 160
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good
Bottom Line:
Superb internal design makes this business system ultraquiet and very easy to work on. Same-day on-site service is optional.
PC World Rating:
77.2 (Very Good)
- CPU: 2.2-GHz Athlon 64 X2 4200+
- Price When Reviewed: $1012
- Graphics Adapter: GeForce 6150 LE
- Monitor Model: Dell E207WFP
- Total HD Size (GB): 160
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior
Bottom Line:
Basic system boasts more expansion room than most value PCs, but isn't as fully loaded as competing models that cost less.
PC World Rating:
80.4 (Good)
- CPU: 2-GHz Pentium Dual-Core E2180
- Price When Reviewed: $748
- Graphics Adapter: Intel GMA 3100
- Monitor Model: Acer P223W
- Total HD Size (GB): 160
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good
Bottom Line:
The s3300z's diminutive size makes for a great fit, but its unexceptional speed and limited expansion options are drawbacks.
PC World Rating:
81.0 (Good)
- CPU: 1.9-GHz Athlon X2 BE-2300
- Price When Reviewed: $719
- Graphics Adapter: nVidia GeForce 6150SE
- Monitor Model: HP w2007
- Total HD Size (GB): 250
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good
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