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Top 5 Budget Desktop PCs

Aimed at the value conscious consumer, these budget desktops will tackle your computing needs -- without breaking the bank.

Edited by Nate Ralph, PCWorld   

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Prices from $899

Alienware X51

The Alienware X51 proves that big things can come in small packages, offering excellent gaming performance in a slim chassis.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: February 06, 2012
2
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Micro Express MicroFlex 23B

Micro Express's latest budget machine bucks the category trends—in all the right ways.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: June 10, 2011
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Prices from $599
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Lenovo H320

The H320 performs very well for its category, and features Blu-ray and HD support--all for under $700.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: March 31, 2011
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Prices from $592

Acer Aspire AM3970-U5022

If you're looking for one of the most inexpensive Sandy Bridge offerings short of building a desktop yourself, the AM3970 doesn't disappoint. It just doesn't offer much else beyond that.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 13, 2011
5
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Prices from $450
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Lenovo H330

The H330 packs impressive specs for a sub-$800 desktop: a Core i5 processor, 1TB of hard drive space, and a Blu-ray disc drive.

Full Review - Rated: December 02, 2011
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