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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.
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 Mar. 2, 2026 to include the latest desktop computer deals and updated pricing.
Best gaming desktop computer deals
HP Omen 16L, Core Ultra 7 265F/RTX 5060 Ti/16GB RAM/1TB SSD—$1,280 (14% off on BestBuy)
The HP Omen 16L on BestBuy is my favorite gaming deal this week. In an era of unprecedented price inflation on gaming desktop hardware, this build from HP is practically a miracle. The Core Ultra 7 CPU and RTX 5060 Ti combo are perfect for high framerate 1080p or 1440p gaming. It comes with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a decent 1TB of SSD storage. Sure, it’s more expensive than it would’ve been a year or so ago, but at the moment, this is best budget deal you’re likely to find.
Skytech Storm, Ryzen 7 7700/Radeon 9060 XT/32GB RAM/2TB SSD—$1,500 (12% off on Skytech)
If you’re looking for a midrange gaming PC, then the Skytech Storm for $200 off on Skytech’s website is the deal to get right now. A Radeon 9060 XT graphics card can perform well at 1440p and even handle demanding AI workloads thanks to its 16GB of VRAM. The addition of 32GB of RAM and generous 2TB of onboard SSD storage is the icing on the cake. With PC component prices near all-time highs, this midrange build from Skytech is a bargain.
Acer Nitro 60, Core i5-14400F/RTX 5060/16GB RAM/1TB SSD—$1,035 (14% off on Amazon)
The Acer Nitro 60 for $170 off on Amazon is another solid budget deal right now. Acer is a well-known and loved PC brand and its gaming desktops are always well-built. Understated RGB and a slick matte-black finish make for an attractive desktop. The included Core i5 processor and RTX 5060 GPU are strong budget-level gaming hardware, too.
HP Omen 45L, Core Ultra 7 265K/RTX 5070 Ti/32GB RAM/1TB SSD—$2,237 (11% off on Amazon)
For something a bit more powerful, the HP Omen 45L for $232 off on Amazon represents an intriguing bargain. On the one hand, desktop gaming PC prices are near an all-time high so this isn’t the cheapest a build like this has ever been, but as of right now, you won’t find any mid-to-upper-range build with this much value. A Core Ultra 7 265K processor and RTX 5070 Ti are nothing to scoff about so if you absolutely need a powerful gaming PC right now, go with this.
Alienware Aurora, Core Ultra 9 285K/RTX 5080/32 GB RAM/2TB SSD—$3,250 (15% off on Dell)
This Alienware Aurora for $550 off on Dell is one of the best higher-end gaming PC deals right now. You can expect flawless 4K gaming thanks to the powerful Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5080 combo. At this price point I wish it would’ve come with more than 32GB of RAM though, even if RAM prices are sky-high. Still, it’s hard to argue with all of the pure gaming value stuffed into this rig.
Alienware Aurora, Core Ultra 7 265F/RTX 5070/32GB RAM/1TB SSD—$1,650 (11% off on Amazon)
Another Alienware deal this week is for a midrange Alienware Aurora for $195 off on Amazon. It’s a less powerful version of the Aurora model above, but it’s also significantly cheaper. That being said, it still packs a lot of punch thanks to the Core Ultra 7 processor and RTX 5070 GPU. You can expect excellent 1440p gaming at high framerates and even decent 4K gaming with a few of the settings turned down, especially in demanding titles.
Skytech Gaming Shadow, Core i5-13400F/RX 9060XT/32GB RAM/1TB SSD—$1,100 (7% off on Amazon)
The Skytech Gaming Shadow for $80 off on Amazon is a sneaky good deal this week as well. Sure, the overall discount might not be striking, but this is actually already a bargain for a budget gaming PC with these specs even at full price—so a little off the top just makes it that much better. Thanks to the Core i5 processor and RX 9060XT GPU, you can enjoy strong 1080p gaming at higher settings. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM also adds good productivity value if you need it for more than just gaming.
Best mini-PC deals
GMKtec M8, Ryzen Pro 6650H/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/triple 4K support/Oculink—$360 (25% off on Amazon)
My top deal this week for AMD mini PCs is the GMKtec M8 for $120 off on Amazon. For the price of a budget mini PC, you get powerful midrange components and excellent extras. The Ryzen Pro 6650H and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM are plenty for all of your productivity tasks. Storage is good too at this price with 512GB of onboard SSD storage and capacity for up to 4TB if you decide to upgrade. The kicker is the addition of an Oculink port, which allows you to connect an exterior GPU to turn it into a full gaming station.
GMKtec K8 Plus, Ryzen 7 8845HS/Radeon 780M/32GB DDR5 RAM/2TB SSD/Oculink/quad 4K support—$780 (17% off on Amazon)
This GMKtec K8 Plus for $160 off on Amazon is an absolute steal if you’re in the market for a high-end mini PC. The Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU and integrated 780M GPU means not only can this handle all of your productivity tasks with ease, but it can also do some gaming as well. Plus, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a massive 2TB of onboard storage will have your apps and programs up and running smoothly without concern for system resources. It even comes with Oculink in case you want to hook up a more powerful discrete graphics card for more extensive gaming.
Bosgame E5, Ryzen 3 5300/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/triple 4K support—$260 (35% of on Amazon)
My budget mini PC favorite this week is the Bosgame E5 for $140 off on Amazon. This is a solid, affordable mini PC with a decently powerful Ryzen 3 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. The best part is the inclusion of a large 1TB SSD for storage—something that most mini PCs twice as expensive lack. While this will work perfectly well as a browsing machine or for simple work tasks, I think it’s ideally suited for entertainment thanks to the plentiful onboard storage.
GMKtec M2 Pro, Core i7-1185G7/16GB DDR4 RAM/512GB SSD/triple 4K support—$390 (29% off on Amazon)
This deal for the GMKtec M2 Pro is just a good overall bread-and-butter mini PC deal. The Core i7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM means it’s powerful enough to handle your productivity and everyday work tasks. It comes with enough SSD storage to save just about everything you need—and includes an additional M.2 slot in case you want to upgrade later. It might not be fancy, but this is a good price for a mini PC that’ll be sufficient for most everyone’s needs.
Acemagic M1, Core i9-11900H/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/triple 4K support—$540 (33% off on Amazon)
It’s not too easy to find mini PCs with powerful Intel chips right now—especially at good prices. That’s why the Acemagic M1 for $260 off on Amazon is such a good deal. A powerful Core i9 processor combined with 32GB of DDR4 RAM and a generous 1TB of onboard SSD storage is a real bargain at this price. There is also room to expand the RAM to 64GB or add an additional M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD if you want to upgrade in the future.
Mac mini 2024, M4/16GB RAM/256GB SSD—$549 (8% off on Amazon)
Apple computers are rarely on sale, and even when they are the deals aren’t usually very good. Regardless, you can still save yourself some money thanks to this Mac mini 2024 deal for $50 off on Amazon. It comes with the latest M4 chip for top-notch performance and you don’t even need to pay extra to receive 16GB of RAM. It’s one of the best mini PCs on the market for a reason. Grab it while it’s still on sale.
Best all-in-one computer deals
Lenovo 24 AiO, N100/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/24-inch 1080p display—$500 (37% off on Amazon)
The Lenovo 24 AiO for $300 off on Amazon is an excellent deal for an everyday office all-in-one. It might not have all of the bells and whistles of some other AiOs, but for a much lower price you’ll get solid productivity performance. It also comes with excellent connectivity features including 4x USB-A (two of which are USB 3.2 Gen 2), HDMI, and an Ethernet port as well. Plus, Lenovo machines are known to be ultra-reliable, so you can purchase it and be set for years to come.
HP OmniStudio X AiO, Core Ultra 5 125H/16GB RAM/256GB SSD/31.5-inch 4K display—$1,190 (38% off on HP)
The HP OmniStudio X AiO for $750 on HP’s website is a bit more of a splurge, but oh, what a worthy splurge it is. Not only do you get good multitasking performance thanks to a Core Ultra 5 processor, but you also get a stunning 31.5-inch 4K display along with it. And if the 256GB SSD isn’t enough then you can always pick up a good external drive for cheap if need be.
Dell 24 AiO, Core i5-1334U/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/24-inch 1080p display—$900 (16% off on Dell)
If you’re looking for something in the midrange then the Dell 24 AiO for $170 off on Dell’s website is a good option right now. The screen might not be the largest at 24-inches, but it makes up for it with strong components for everyday tasks. The Core i5-1334U combined with 16GB of DDR5 RAM will be more than enough for browsing, productivity, and work-from-home purposes.
Apple 2024 iMac M4, 8-core M4/16GB RAM/256GB SSD/24-inch 4.5K display—$1,192 (8% off on Amazon)
Everyone knows that Apple deals are rare, and that’s why this Apple 2024 iMac M4 for $107 off is a must-buy for Mac fans. Thanks to the latest M4 and added 16GB of RAM, this iMac is an excellent option for your home office or multimedia computer. It can even handle some modern games if you so choose. Plus, the 24-inch 4.5K Retina display makes for gorgeous viewing.
Computer deals FAQ
What are good websites to find computer deals?
There are a ton of sites that sell computers, and scouring through all of them would take you a lot of time—that’s 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.
If you’re 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.
However, if you are looking in between sales periods, it’s 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.
When’s the best time to shop for a PC computer?
Typically you’ll 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’s Day sales in April, and the back-to-school sales event in August are also good times to find discounts on computers.
What type of desktop should I get?
You’ll 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.
What CPU and GPU should I get?
When looking at your new computer’s 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’t 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’t interested in those cutting-edge lighting effects, however, the RTX 3050 and Radeon RX 6600 also provide decent 1080p gaming performance at even lower prices.
The RTX 5070 is a strong midrange card that will allow for high settings at 1440p while the RTX 5080 is capable of decent 4K gaming if that’s more your speed. For those who won’t compromise for anything besides the best, the RTX 5090 is really your only option currently.
How much memory and storage does my PC need?
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.
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’t significantly affect the price of a desktop. Before deciding, it’s 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’ll need at least 1 or 2TB or storage. However, just remember that even if your computer doesn’t have enough storage built-in you can always upgrade your SSD or go with an external drive to increase your available storage options.
Is it a good idea to buy a refurbished computer?
Refurbished computers are used machines that have been repaired, upgraded, and cleaned for the purpose of reselling. They’re usually open-box returns, overstock, or models with minor cosmetic damage (scratches, scuffs, etc). Refurbished computers can be a bargain hunter’s dream as they’re 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.
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’s retail storefronts like Dell’s Outlet Store and Apple’s Refurbished Store—just be sure to look at the terms of warranty offered before purchasing.