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Desktop PCs Prices and specs

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We don't currently test desktop PCs, you can however take a look at our all-in-one PC reviews

However if you are after a more traditional desktop PC with a separate monitor and CPU we've given you some guidance in the table below. We've shown examples of desktops for three different types of user – basic, gamers and home users – from the manufacturers you've recommended for overall customer satisfaction. 

Desktop recommendations
BrandModelPriceProcessorRam (GB)Hard disk (GB)
Basic User
AppleMac Minia£529Intel Core i5 2.3GHz2500
NovatechIsysa£239Intel Dual Core E67004500
Sony-----
MedionAkoya E2076Da£179Intel Atom N2302160
Home User
Apple21.5-inch iMac£999Intel Core i5 2.5GHz4500
NovatechiFlamea£295Intel Core i34500
SonyVPCJ21L0E£899Intel Core i53500
MedionAkoya P4011£429Intel Pentium T440041000
Gamers
Apple27-inch iMac£1,399Intel Core i5 2.7GHz41000
NovatechiFlame Proa£359Intel Core i541000
SonyVPCL21S1E£1,499Intel Core i781000
MedionErazer X5313D/7778a£1,399Intel Core i7121500

Table notes

  1. Does not include monitor

The computers in the table are a guide, prices and exact specifications may vary. Next to the price is a range of features that make a difference to your computer's performance including processor, memory and hard disk size.