Best desktops
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Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011) 
We recommend Apple's new 27-inch iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential, and its market-leading 27-inch display.
Price: $1,870.57 - $1,999.99 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review
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
Origin Chronos (February 2012)
The Origin Chronos shows the strength of small boutique vendors with a fast, affordable, and compact little desktop that I can recommend to any PC gamer.
As Reviewed: $1,199.00
Similar Model Starting at: $884.00 configure at Origin PC
4 stars Read full review
Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012)
The Velocity Micro Edge Z55 is a laser-focused gaming PC with a relatively attainable price, and it's an easy system to recommend to enthusiasts.
As Reviewed: $2,299.00
Similar Model Starting at: $1799.00 configure at Velocity Micro
4 stars Read full review
Maingear F131 (Core i7 3770K, May 2012)
If you're in the market for a $3,000 gaming PC, the attractive, blazing fast Maingear F131 should be first on your list.
As shown: $2,999.00
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