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Whether you\u2019re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we\u2019ve got you covered. The team at PCWorld sort through all of the daily computer sales and put together a curated list of the best deals available. But not all deals are really deals, so we only choose those offered by reputable companies and that include great hardware to ensure you get the best value for your money.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve also included some helpful answers to common questions about buying a computer at the bottom of this article. If you\u2019re considering a laptop instead, be sure to check out our best laptop deals, updated daily.<\/p>\n
Note: Tech deals come and go quickly, so it\u2019s possible some of these computer discounts will have expired before this article\u2019s next update.<\/p>\n
My top picks:<\/strong> <\/p>\n Dell is offering two great deals on Alienware gaming desktops this week. The first is an Aurora R15 for $900 off and the second is the updated Aurora R16 model for $400 off both on Dell\u2019s website. Each has their advantages. The R15 model is loaded with high-end AMD components such as a Ryzen 9 7900X CPU and RX 7900 XTX GPU, plus a whopping 64GB of RAM. The R16 model is a bit more mid-level, but comes with Alienware\u2019s upgraded case and the latest-gen RTX 4070 GPU. If you can swing it, the R15 is the better deal with its excellent hardware, but you can\u2019t go wrong with either.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the market for a top of the line gaming rig then the CLX SET Gaming Desktop on sale for $800 off on BestBuy is the deal to get. It comes loaded with a powerhouse Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, an RTX 4080 Super GPU, and a massive 8TB of onboard storage. With so much storage and firepower, it could easily double as a great content creation machine as well.<\/p>\n My top picks: <\/strong><\/p>\n Those looking for a mini-PC are in luck as the excellent IdeaCentre Mini is on sale for $175 off on Lenovo. It is one of the best small form-factor PCs on the market and this version not only gives you a respectable Core i5-13500H CPU, but also plenty of onboard storage\u2014double what you usually get with a mini-PC.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re more of a Mac fan, then there is a rare deal on an M2 Mac Mini for $100 off on Amazon. The M2 is still a solid CPU and considering, if rumors are true, the M4 Mac Mini isn\u2019t set to be released until later this year, it\u2019s the perfect time to buy the older version at a discount\u2014you\u2019ll still get a great mini desktop without the exorbitant price of a new-gen Apple product.<\/p>\n All-in-one desktop computers combine a PC\u2019s hardware with a modern display to make a desktop computer that has both form and function. Since everything is built together, you can save precious desktop space with an all-in-one. They make capable work computers and they can also be excellent home computers with the wide range of features appealing to the whole family.<\/p>\n My top picks:<\/strong> <\/p>\n Lenovo\u2019s AiO 5i model on sale for $275 off Lenovo is a great all-in-one model with solid specs. Not only do you get good performance components and a crisp 1080p touch display, but you\u2019ll get the reliability that comes with all Lenovo products.<\/p>\n Alternatively, you could go big with the HP Envy AiO 34 deal for $670 off on HP. The flagship all-in-one from HP is an absolute beauty with tons of screen real-estate thanks to its 34-inch 5K display. Plus, it even comes with an RTX 3060 discrete graphics card\u2014a rarity in an all-in-one computer. <\/p>\n There are a ton of sites that sell computers, and scouring through all of them would take you a lot of time\u2014that\u2019s why we do it for you here and highlight the best deals we find. However, to save you some time and frustration, you need to be smart about where you look at any given time of the year.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a new computer during the holidays or around popular sale periods such as Black Friday or back-to-school, then you are likely to find great deals directly through first party vendor websites. These include the retail storefronts of popular computer manufacturers such as HP, Dell, and Lenovo.<\/p>\n However, if you are looking in between sales periods, it\u2019s generally a good idea to search through large third-party retailers such as Amazon, Adorama, Walmart, BestBuy, and Newegg. Oftentimes these websites will offer limited Deals of the Day type sales in hopes of getting rid of excess stock. On the upside, you can score still-decent PCs at a steep discount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Typically you\u2019ll want to time your PC computer shopping around a prominent sales period. The biggest sales periods are Black Friday\/Cyber Monday in late November and Amazon Prime Day in early-to-mid July. The best sales often occur leading up to and during these two events and they are great times to snag a new PC computer for cheap. Other holiday shopping periods such as the New Year sales in January, President\u2019s Day sales in April, and the back-to-school sales event in August are also good times to find discounts on computers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You\u2019ll see a ton of options when searching for a desktop computer, but they all mainly fit into four main categories: productivity tower PCs, gaming PCs, mini PCS, and all-in-ones (AiO). Which you should end up buying is entirely dependent upon what your needs are and what you want to do with your computer. If you are looking for something that will work in a home office or family room, then a productivity PC or AiO with a solid CPU and lots of RAM and storage is probably the way to go. If gaming is your main concern, a gaming PC can offer a lot more bang for your buck than a laptop and you should focus on getting the best GPU possible. Or if you just want something that can fit anywhere and provide basic computing then a mini PC is a good bet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When looking at your new computer\u2019s CPU, get at least an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5, both of which will provide plenty of processing power for everyday computing tasks. If you don\u2019t intend to do any PC gaming, then feel free to save some money by going with integrated graphics. However, if you are looking to get your game on, we recommend at least an Nvidia GeForce 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, as these are the least expensive discrete graphics cards that can handle ray tracing well. If you aren\u2019t interested in those cutting-edge lighting effects, however, the RTX 3050 and Radeon RX 6600 also provide good 1080p gaming performance at even lower prices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n As for RAM, we think its best to shoot for 16GB at the minimum for productivity and gaming, but for family computers and internet browsing, 8GB should suffice.<\/p>\n Storage size is dependent upon your personal needs, but it is generally a good idea to opt for an SSD over an standard HDD as they are much faster and don\u2019t significantly affect the price of a desktop. Before deciding, it\u2019s best to consider what your intended use of the computer will be. Are you just doing work or web browsing? Then something like 512GB will be plenty. If you want to load up a lot of large files such as games or content creation projects, then you\u2019ll need at least 1 or 2TB or storage. However, just remember that even if your computer doesn\u2019t have enough storage built-in you can always\u00a0upgrade your SSD\u00a0or go with an\u00a0external drive\u00a0to increase your available storage options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Refurbished computers are used machines that have been repaired, upgraded, and cleaned for the purpose of reselling. They\u2019re usually open-box returns, overstock, or models with minor cosmetic damage (scratches, scuffs, etc). Refurbished computers can be a bargain hunter\u2019s dream as they\u2019re likely still in good (or great) condition and you can save a lot of money. That being said, refurbished computers can have their downsides as well. In addition to cosmetic blemishes, some of the internal components might be a little older or outdated and they might not be in peak condition due to previous usage. <\/p>\n If you do consider buying a refurbished computer I recommend looking at eBay as they offer a one-year warranty. You can also check out manufacturer\u2019s retail storefronts like Dell\u2019s Outlet Store and Apple\u2019s Refurbished Store\u2014just be sure to look at the terms of warranty offered before purchasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you\u2019re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we\u2019ve got you covered. 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\n Computer deals FAQ <\/h2>\n
\n\n1.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are good websites to find computer deals?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n\n2.<\/span><\/p>\nWhen\u2019s the best time to shop for a PC computer?<\/h3>\n
\n\n3.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat type of desktop should I get?<\/h3>\n
\n\n4.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat CPU and GPU should I get?<\/h3>\n
\n\n5.<\/span><\/p>\nHow much memory and storage does my PC need?<\/h3>\n
\n\n6.<\/span><\/p>\nIs it a good idea to buy a refurbished computer?<\/h3>\n
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