The only way you can beat the value, customizability, and power of a desktop is by dropping that price tag with a big old discount just in time for the holiday shopping season.<\/b>
\nBlack Friday doesn\u2019t officially start until the last week of November, but that doesn\u2019t mean retailers aren\u2019t already pulling out all the stops when it comes to the seasonal sales. Like laptops, we’re already seeing sizable discounts on desktops. Take a look at our top early picks and get in on the savings ahead of the holiday rush.
And don’t forget to check out the Best Early Black Friday Deals Available Now.
The XPS line is Dell\u2019s workhorse and one of PCMag\u2019s Editors\u2019 Choice for desktops. This Dell XPS 8960 earned high marks for its upgrade potential and ample port selection\u2014two things that will help you to make the most of your desktop for years to come. If you want to upgrade your productivity at a steep discount, give this one a look.
A sleek chassis and solid productivity performance earned this HP Envy TE01 high marks when we reviewed it. The inclusion of a dedicated graphics card enables graphic designers and the like to flex their creative chops and even gamers will benefit. For a tower that works as hard as it can play, look no further than this HP Envy TE01\u2014and at $380 off, no less!
This all-in-one PC is a great solution for content creators with limited desk space. The components are built into a 27-inch 1080p touch display and make for powerful tools whether you\u2019re editing videos, rendering designs in AutoCAD, or using your Wacom tablet to draw your graphic novel. Also included is a wireless keyboard and mouse.This is a truly all-in-one purchase, giving you everything you need to start computing.Desktop FAQs
Hi, I\u2019m Joe Osborne, one of PCMag’s deputy managing editors focused on computing hardware. I have more than a decade of experience testing and evaluating computers of all kinds, and here are my answers to three of the most frequently asked questions about buying a new desktop this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Should I Wait Until Black Friday\/Cyber Monday to Upgrade my Desktop?
If you\u2019re not in an urgent situation that requires an immediate upgrade, like a failed component, then it certainly helps to wait until the biggest shopping days of the year to make the jump. Particularly on Cyber Monday, desktops see steep discounts ahead of the holidays, which can either help your bottom line or leave room for ritzier configurations than you could have managed otherwise. But there are always deals on cheap desktops all year round. What Makes a Good Desktop Product Deal?
Whether you’re looking for a Workstation or an All-in-One, like most deals on tech products, a favorable desktop deal is a combination of its price and its listed spec sheet. Because the desktop size you\u2019re looking for is already dictated by the space you have, size is less of a factor in whether it\u2019s a decent deal; you\u2019ll want to search by what you can fit and go from there. Regardless of form factor, the best deals in desktops provide features and capabilities, like advanced connectivity or more potent silicon, more often found in the next price tier above them.Are Desktop Prices Always Accurate on Retail Store Websites?
Sometimes, you\u2019ll find retail listings for desktops that don\u2019t match what you might know about the product or what\u2019s on the official manufacturer\u2019s web page. When hunting for desktop deals, cross-reference prices you find on retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart with manufacturer webpages for the product you\u2019re researching. This helps put the deals you see on these retailer pages into perspective, price-wise, and ensures you\u2019re buying the configuration you\u2019re looking for.
Make sure to scope out our Black Friday hub for up-to-the-minute deals on the tech you want most.<\/p>\n