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Best budget desktops
If you don't see a budget desktop that catches your eye below, see our complete list of budget desktop reviews.
Gateway SX 2850-33 - Core i3 550 3.2 GHz 
The latest in Gateway's line of versatile slim towers, the SX2850-33 stays current with a fast Intel Core i3 CPU, and more importantly adds Wi-Fi to improve its suitability as a living-room desktop. It might cost more than a Nettop or a dedicated video-streaming device, but for its overall speed and flexibility, we'd pick this system as a budget PC or an online living-room content center.
As Reviewed: $549.99
Similar Model Starting at: $348.00
4 stars Read full review
Acer Revo 100 RL100-U1002
Not everyone wants a living-room computer, but the Acer Revo 100 is one of the better low-cost HTPCs we've seen thanks to a wisely chosen feature set, its attractive design, and a mostly well-conceived input device.
Price: $396.99 - $480.99 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review
eMachines ET1831-07
The eMachines ET1831-07 isn't much of a video playback device, but in all other respects, this is a solid budget PC. Perhaps the best deal going for its features, it also outperforms other desktops in and above its price range on general computing tasks. We recommend this system to anyone shopping for a low-cost computer.
As shown: $389.99
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