Whether you’re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we’ve got you covered. The team at PCWorld continually sorts through all of the daily computer sales and puts 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.

We’ve also included some helpful answers to common questions about buying a computer at the bottom of this article. If you’re considering a laptop instead, be sure to check out our best laptop deals.

Which kind of desktop PC should you buy?

If you need…	Best type of PC	What to look for
Everyday home or office use	Traditional desktop or mini PC	Core i5/Ryzen 5-class CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB+ SSD
Gaming	Gaming desktop tower	Dedicated GPU, 16GB+ RAM, 1TB SSD, upgradeable case
A small, tidy setup	Mini PC	16GB RAM, 512GB+ SSD, enough ports for your monitor and accessories
The simplest setup	All-in-one PC	Good display, 16GB RAM, enough storage, webcam and peripherals included
The most upgradeability	Desktop tower	Standard components, accessible RAM/storage, room for a future GPU
The lowest possible price	Refurbished desktop	Reputable refurbisher, warranty, return policy, and sufficiently recent hardware

For most people, a desktop tower offers the best balance of price, performance, and future upgrades. Mini PCs are better when space matters, while all-in-ones trade upgradeability for a cleaner and simpler setup. Gamers should prioritize a dedicated graphics card, while home and office users can usually save money with integrated graphics. Refurbished desktops can also be excellent value if they come from a reputable seller with a warranty. 

How we pick deals

Our desktop computer deals are chosen by computer experts from the PCWorld staff who collectively have decades of experience testing and writing about all types of desktop PCs. Deals are hand-picked according to detailed analysis of historic pricing data and extensive knowledge of brand reliability and performance (i.e., the computers have to be good and the deals have to provide real value).

Note: Tech deals come and go quickly, so it’s possible some of these computer discounts will have expired before this article’s next update.

Updated October 13, 2026 to include the latest desktop computer deals and updated pricing.

Best gaming desktop computer deals

ABS Cyclone Aqua, Core 5 120/RTX 5060/16GB RAM/1TB SSD—$849 (29% off on Walmart)

At $351 off, this ABS Cyclone Aqua is a must-buy option this week if you have a tight budget, but still want a gaming PC. The Core 5 120 isn’t a strong gaming CPU, but depending on the motherboard, you can likely upgrade to another, more powerful 14th-gen Intel processor in the future for relatively cheap. Regardless, the included CPU and RTX 5060 combo should handle most games at 1080p and maybe even higher with DLSS doing a little extra work. The 16GB of DDR4 RAM is fairly basic, but it’s enough for most games, and the 1TB SSD gives you a decent amount of room to get started.

CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme, Ryzen 7 9800X3D/RTX 5070/32GB RAM/2TB SSD—$2,340 (6% off at Best Buy)

Best Buy is offering $300 off this higher-end CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme desktop, and the specs are excellent for the money. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is still one of the fastest gaming CPUs around, while the RTX 5070 is built for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and can tackle 4K, too. With 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD rounding things out, this is a powerful system that shouldn’t need upgrades anytime soon.

CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme, Core Ultra 7 265F/RTX 5060 Ti/16GB RAM/1TB SSD—$1,440 (10% off at Best Buy)

Continuing the CyberPowerPC deals this week, Best Buy has also knocked $160 off this CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme. The Core Ultra 7 265F brings strong processing power, while the RTX 5060 Ti makes this a capable 1440p gaming machine. A 1TB SSD gives you a decent amount of storage, though I’d have liked to see 32GB of RAM instead of 16GB at this price—but I guess that’s the world we live in now. It’s still a great bargain for 1440p-capable gaming rig.

Ningmei Lumishore, Ryzen 7 5700X/RTX 5060/32GB RAM/1TB SSD—$1,400 (30% off on Walmart)

Walmart is offering this Ningmei Lumishore for $600 off. Although the $1,400 sale price is admittedly a little steep for an RTX 5060 system, it’s an absolutely stunning solid white and blue system—plus, you do get a generous 32GB of DDR4 RAM to sweeten the deal. The Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 5060 should deliver great 1080p performance and can handle some 1440p gaming as well. This is more of a good deal for those who are willing to pay a bit more for a desktop that will instantly become a centerpiece for their battlestation.

iBuyPower Y40, Ryzen 7 9800X3D/Radeon RX 9070 XT/32GB RAM/1TB SSD—$2,099 (16% off on Walmart)

Walmart is offering $401 off this iBuyPower Y40, and it’s an excellent all-AMD gaming PC deals around right now. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one of my all-time favorite gaming chips, and paired with the Radeon RX 9070 XT, it’s built for buttery smooth 1440p or decent 4K gaming. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM is exactly what I’d want in a system at this level. The only weak spot is the 1TB SSD, but adding more storage later is an easy—if expensive—fix.

Best mini-PC deals

Reatan A8, Ryzen 7 8745HS/Radeon 780M/16GB DDR5 RAM/1TB SSD/Oculink/quad 4K support—$559 (13% off on Amazon with coupon)

The Reatan A8 for $80 off on Amazon is a great deal on a powerful AMD mini PC. The Ryzen 7 8745HS and Radeon 780M integrated graphics provide plenty of performance for everyday productivity and are capable of light gaming as well. You’re also getting 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a generous 1TB of onboard SSD storage, which is excellent for the price. The addition of an Oculink port is the kicker, allowing you to connect an external graphics card and turn this compact PC into a much more capable gaming machine.

Kamrui Pinova P2, Ryzen 3 7330U/16GB RAM/256GB SSD/triple 4K support—$350 (8% off on Amazon)

The Kamrui Pinova P2 is down $30 on Amazon, making it a solid budget pick for everyday use. Its Ryzen 3 7330U isn’t built for heavy workloads, but with four cores and eight threads, it should handle office apps and other basic tasks just fine. You also get 16GB of RAM, which is a nice amount at this price. The 256GB SSD is on the small side, but support for up to three 4K displays gives this little PC some extra flexibility for a home office PC or basic desktop setup.

Kamrui P2, Core i5-12600H/32GB DDR5 RAM/1TB SSD/triple 4K support—$569 (39% off on Amazon)

At $360 off on Amazon, the Kamrui P2 is an outstanding deal on a well-equipped Intel mini PC. Its Core i5-12600H is still good for demanding productivity work and heavy multitasking, while the 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM gives you plenty of memory to work with. You also get a large 1TB SSD, which is a nice amount of storage at this price. Throw in support for up to three 4K displays and Windows 11 Pro, and you’ve got a versatile little PC with a lot more power than most other builds at this price.

Kamrui Hyper H2 Mini, Core i5-14500HX/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/triple 4K support—$480 (28% off on Amazon)

The Kamrui Hyper H2 Mini is $190 off on Amazon, making it a great pick if you want serious CPU power in a small package. Its Core i5-14500HX is a great processor for work or productivity tasks. You also get 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512GB SSD, which is a decent combination for most users at this price point. For a relatively low price, this build beats a standard budget mini PC by miles.

Best all-in-one computer deals

Lenovo IdeaCentre 24 AiO, Core i3-N305/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/24-inch 1080p display—$700 (46% off on Amazon)

Amazon has slashed $600 off this Lenovo IdeaCentre 24. It’s more than capable for a home office or shared family computer thanks to the Core i3-N305 and 16GB of RAM combo. It’s perfect if you need an AiO for things such as web browsing, working in office apps, and everyday multitasking . You also get a roomy 1TB SSD with plenty of space for documents, photos, and other files.

HP OmniStudio 24 AiO, Intel N150/16GB RAM/128GB SSD/24-inch 1080p touchscreen—$679 (32% off on Amazon)

This HP OmniStudio 24 AiO is $321 off on Amazon, making it an affordable all-in-one for everyday computing. Its Intel N150 and 16GB of DDR5 RAM are a decently powerful pair and should comfortably handle web browsing, office work, and video calls. The 24-inch touchscreen is a nice touch that keeps things simple accessible. I do think that the 128GB SSD is pretty limited, though, so be aware that you’ll probably need to invest in external storage at some point.

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO i Gen 9, Core i5-13420H/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/24-inch 1080p touchscreen—$760 (33% off on Lenovo)

The IdeaCentre all-in-one for $376 off on Lenovo makes for a solid option for a basic home office or family computer. The Core i5-13420H should deliver good everyday productivity performance, while the 24-inch touchscreen makes navigating Windows a little more convenient—and kids will love that they don’t need to mess around with a mouse. Still, 256GB of storage is pretty limited nowadays, so you may need to consider an external drive in the future.

PCWorld has been testing and writing about PCs since 1983. That’s a long time! Today, we put more than 70 laptops through our review process every year, covering everything from affordable everyday laptops to powerful gaming machines.

That kind of hands-on experience matters when you’re trying to buy a laptop. What begins as a simple Google search can quickly spiral into a maze of complicated processor names, graphic cards, and other specs that can be difficult to make sense of.

That’s where we come in. Every laptop featured below has been tested by PCWorld reviewers using a combination of real-world experience and performance benchmarks. We focus on a how a laptop performs in the ways that matter, so you can spend less time puzzling out the specs and more time finding out the right laptop that suits your lifestyle.

Updated October 2026 to reflect the latest prices and retailers, and to update our list of “other laptops we tested” below our top picks.

Other good laptops we’ve tested

• Acer Googlebook 14: The Acer Googlebook 14 is a great premium laptop, but it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. It’s only worth considering if you want a lightweight, high-end convertible laptop and you’re already deeply enmeshed in Google’s/Android’s ecosystem.
• Chuwi UniBook: The Chuwi UniBook is a well-built, portable laptop with good battery life and connectivity. That said, its 8GB of RAM and mediocre display hold it back.
• Geekom GeekBook M16: The GeekBook M16 is a solid budget productivity laptop with outstanding battery life and build quality, but its weak display and limited graphics performance hold it back from being a true all-rounder.

Laptops we don’t recommend

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i: Lenovo’s budget IdeaPad Slim 3i doesn’t quite offer as much as competing devices or even competing IdeaPads, though there’s noting inherently wrong with it.
• Dell 16S: Everything is more expensive now, but that doesn’t excuse the Dell 16S for lagging so far behind similarly priced contemporaries at just about every corner.
• Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4: The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 is a typical workstation affair. It’s fairly potent but big, bulky, and pricey. Next to consumer laptops, its performance doesn’t impress, and new Panther Lake hardware threatens it at every turn.

How to choose the best laptop

What’s the best laptop style?

Regular ones are fine for everyday stuff. 2-in-1s are cool because the screen flips around. Chromebooks are cheap and good if you mostly do web browsing.

How much power?

Depends on what you’re doing. For basic web or email, an Intel Core i3 or Ryzen 3 works fine. If you’re into video editing or creative stuff, an i7/i9 or Ryzen 7/9 is better. And if you’re handling heavy 4K editing or lots of apps, a Ryzen 9 is your best bet.

Discrete graphics vs. integrated graphics?

Gamers and video editors need a legit graphics card—Nvidia, AMD, something with real muscle. But if all you’re doing is YouTube, emails, and Netflix, the built-in graphics won’t hold you back.

How much RAM?

RAM is more important than ever, especially with AI-powered features using more memory. 16GB is the sweet spot for most folks today. 8GB is fine for the basic stuff, but can quickly feeling limiting after a year or so. 32GB or more is ideal for gaming, heavy multitasking, and content creation.

What’s the right display size?

Doing video edits? Go bigger—15 or 17 inches helps a ton. For everyday use, 13 or 14 inches usually does the trick. Light enough to toss in your bag, not a pain to carry, and still plenty of space to get stuff done.

Battery-life expectations

If you’re gonna carry your laptop around, try to get one that lasts 10 to 12 hours on a charge. That’s usually enough for a long flight or a full day of classes. Some of the new Snapdragon laptops are even crushing that, with one going up to 25 hours thanks to their super-efficient chips. Just remember, bigger batteries usually mean heavier laptops.

Laptop pricing guide

A decent laptop usually runs $500 to $750. If money’s tight, a Chromebook or a basic work laptop under $500 will get you by. Push closer to $1,000 and you’ll start seeing nicer screens and more speed, but it really depends on what you need.

Don’t forget the ports

I like laptops with lots of ports so you don’t need adapters. Having both USB-C and USB-A is great. An HDMI port is especially useful for hooking up to an external monitor, especially if your laptop display just isn’t cutting it the way you want it to.