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Top 5 Value Desktop PCs

Our top-rated value desktops cost around $800 (yet still include a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard), and have enough computing power for everyday tasks like browsing the Web, e-mail and word processing.

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PCW Rating: 83.5PCW Rating: 83.5PCW Rating: 83.5

Last Rated: October 10, 2008

1. Microflex 82B

CPU: 3-GHz Core 2 Duo E8400, Graphics Adapter: nVidia GeForce 8800GT, Monitor Model: Samsung 740BX, Total HD Size (GB): 250GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: The MicroFlex 82B gives you plenty of horsepower without draining your savings.

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Price When Reviewed: $799 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 78.7PCW Rating: 78.7PCW Rating: 78.7

Last Rated: October 10, 2008

2. Polywell Poly i7050

CPU: 2-GHz Pentium Dual-Core E2180, Graphics Adapter: Nvidia 7150, Monitor Model: KDS 92BW, Total HD Size (GB): 250GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Fair,

Bottom Line: Delivers solid performance for basic tasks but not for fast-action games, and a compact case limits expansion.

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Price When Reviewed: $499 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 77.3PCW Rating: 77.3PCW Rating: 77.3

Last Rated: October 10, 2008

3. Acer Veriton L460

CPU: 2.6-GHz Core 2 Duo E4700, Graphics Adapter: Intel GMA 3100, Monitor Model: Acer X193w, Total HD Size (GB): 160GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

Bottom Line: Tiny but powerful, this PC is perfect for small workspaces and kiosks.

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Price When Reviewed: $749 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 77.1PCW Rating: 77.1PCW Rating: 77.1

Last Rated: October 10, 2008

4. Gateway GT5692

CPU: 2.1-GHz Phenom 8450, Graphics Adapter: Ati Radeon HD 3200, Monitor Model: Gateway HD1900, Total HD Size (GB): 500GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Good,

Bottom Line: This triple-core Phenom system is a solid buy for SOHO users on a budget.

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Price When Reviewed: $770 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 74.9PCW Rating: 74.9PCW Rating: 74.9

Last Rated: October 10, 2008

5. HP Pavilion Elite a6560T

CPU: 2.6-GHz Core 2 Duo E4700, Graphics Adapter: nVidia GeForce 9300 GE, Monitor Model: HP w2007, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

Bottom Line: This is a nice value system with good mainstream performance and a TV tuner.

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Price When Reviewed: $680 Check Latest Prices
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