One of the desktop's most alluring promises is the value it delivers. Your money simply goes further with desktop PCs and their components. Instead...

Macs and Windows PCs are available in all three of the major desktop form factors: mini PCs that can fit on a bookshelf, sleek all-in-ones with bui...

One of the main benefits of a desktop tower is that it will use a desktop-grade CPU. That may sound obvious, but it's a key distinction. AMD and In...

All computers have a CPU, but most laptops and many cheaper desktops don't have a dedicated graphics processor, or GPU. Instead, their display outp...

While powerful CPUs and GPUs are mostly relegated to desktop towers, nearly every desktop form factor can handle copious amounts of storage and mem...

You might be able to excuse a relative lack of input and output ports on a sleek AIO. The screen and speakers are built in, and you'll likely use a...

For most people in the market for an inexpensive desktop tower, you won't find a single best time to buy. While traditional sale holidays such as B...

Since you won’t be lugging a desktop around nearly as much as you would a laptop, it’s less important to handle the chassis and test-drive its buil...

Most desktop makers provide one-year warranties on parts and labor, with extensions available for as many as five years at an additional charge. Be...

Many people considering desktops in the $200-to-$500 range should also consider a refurbished machine. They can be excellent values in certain circ...