This month's desktop picks

Four machines that cover most people. Prices are typical street prices and move often.

Best overall

Meridian T7 Tower

$1,499
  • 8-core CPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 1 TB SSD
  • Mid-range graphics card

Fast enough for modern games and heavy multitasking, quiet under load.

Best for creators

Atlas Studio 32

$2,390
  • 16-core CPU
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 2 TB SSD
  • Pro graphics card

Chews through video timelines and 3D renders without thermal drama.

Best value

Nimbus Core Mini

$629
  • 6-core CPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 512 GB SSD
  • Integrated graphics

A palm-sized box that covers browsing, office work and 4K video.

Best all-in-one

Lumen One 27

$1,199
  • 8-core CPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 1 TB SSD
  • 27-inch 4K screen

One cable, one clean desk, and a screen good enough for photo edits.

Part of a four-site network

Whatever kind of machine or gear you need, one of our sites covers it.