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Top 5 Desktops Under $750

Looking for a really inexpensive--but really good--desktop computer? Our chart of five such models reveals some real finds, but you'll still have to make compromises with them.

Danny Allen

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PCW Rating: 88.6PCW Rating: 88.6PCW Rating: 88.6

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

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1. Dell Inspiron 530

CPU: 1.8-GHz Pentium Dual-Core E2160, Graphics Adapter: Nvidia GeForce 8300GS, Monitor Model: Dell SE198WFP, Total HD Size (GB): 250, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: Impressive application and graphics performance aided by dedicated graphics make this the best value in our test group.

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PCW Rating: 86.3PCW Rating: 86.3PCW Rating: 86.3

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

2. Polywell Poly i7050

CPU: 2-GHz Pentium Dual-Core E2180, Graphics Adapter: Nvidia 7150, Monitor Model: KDS 92BW, Total HD Size (GB): 250, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: Delivers solid performance for basic tasks but not for fast-action games, and a compact case limits expansion.

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PCW Rating: 86.3PCW Rating: 86.3PCW Rating: 86.3

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

3. eMachines T5246

CPU: 2.2-GHz Athlon 64 X2 4200+, Graphics Adapter: Nvidia GeForce 6100, Monitor Model: eMachines E17T4W, Total HD Size (GB): 400, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: Low-priced PC has capacious storage and good expansion options, but its graphics performance and small monitor dissapoint.

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PCW Rating: 85.2PCW Rating: 85.2PCW Rating: 85.2

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

4. Compaq Presario SR5350F

CPU: 1.8-GHz Pentium Dual-Core E2160, Graphics Adapter: Integrated Intel 945G, Monitor Model: Compaq wf1907, Total HD Size (GB): 360, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: Inexpensive PC with big hard drive succeeds at standard multimedia tasks, but its graphics are too weak for serious gamers.

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PCW Rating: 85.1PCW Rating: 85.1PCW Rating: 85.1

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

5. Sys Technology Sys SlimLine Si200

CPU: 2-GHz Pentium Dual-Core E2180, Graphics Adapter: Intel 945, Monitor Model: ViewSonic VA1903WB, Total HD Size (GB): 160, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: A fine general performer that's hampered by traits common to mini-sized PCs: lackluster graphics and limited expansion.

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