This month's desktop picks

Twelve verified machines that cover most people — every price and spec comes from the live Desktops & Workstations category on Accessories.computer. Prices move often; follow the source link for the current deal.

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Best pro workstation

System76 Thelio Major (Threadripper 7980X)

$8,999
  • 64-core Threadripper
  • Up to 1 TB ECC RAM
  • Dual RTX 6000 Ada
  • Linux

The no-compromise local AI and rendering box — 64 cores and dual pro GPUs in an open-source chassis.

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Best rack workstation

Dell Precision 7875 Rack Workstation

$4,999
  • AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO
  • Rackmount
  • Pro GPU options
  • ISV certified

Datacenter-grade Threadripper PRO power in a 2U rack chassis for studios and labs.

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Best compact power

Corsair ONE i500 Compact Desktop

$3,999
  • RTX 4090
  • 12L chassis
  • Liquid cooled
  • Premium compact

A full RTX 4090 gaming and creator rig in a 12-litre tower that fits on any desk.

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Best Linux tower

System76 Thelio Mira (Ryzen 9 9950X)

$2,799
  • Ryzen 9 9950X
  • RTX 5090 option
  • Custom airflow
  • Open-source chassis

A mid-tower built for Linux first, with the cooling headroom to run a flagship GPU all day.

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Best value workstation

TheITBay Creator Workstation RTX 4090

$2,499
  • RTX 4090
  • Custom-configured
  • Warranty included
  • Refurbished option

Creator-grade GPU power at a refurbished price — the most RTX 4090 per dollar on the list.

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Best Xeon workstation

TheITBay Workstation RTX A5000 Xeon

$2,349
  • Intel Xeon
  • RTX A5000
  • ECC memory
  • Custom-configured

A classic Xeon plus pro-GPU combo for CAD and rendering pipelines that need ECC stability.

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Best business tower

Dell Precision 3680 Tower

$1,814
  • Latest-gen Intel/AMD
  • ISV certified
  • Pro support
  • Tool-less chassis

The safe fleet buy — certified for pro apps and easy to service at scale.

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Best HP tower

HP Z2 Tower G9 Workstation

$1,669
  • Latest-gen Intel
  • ISV certified
  • Tool-less access
  • Compact tower

HP's entry pro tower — certified drivers and easy upgrades without the big-tower price.

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Best mini workstation

HP Z2 Mini G9 Workstation

$1,624
  • AI-ready processors
  • Mini form factor
  • ISV certified
  • Mountable

A certified workstation the size of a hardback book — mount it behind the monitor and forget it.

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Best gaming tower

Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 9

$1,499
  • Latest-gen Intel
  • Gaming GPU
  • Upgradeable
  • RGB cooling

A mainstream gaming tower with a standard case, so upgrades stay cheap for years.

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Best all-in-one

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 24i

$699
  • 24-inch display
  • All-in-one
  • Home & office
  • Single cable

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

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Best budget mini

Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 5

$549
  • Tiny 1L chassis
  • Business desktop
  • Low power
  • Mountable

A 1-litre office mini that disappears behind a monitor and sips power.

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