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Best desktops

(Updated June 8, 2012 12:10 AM PDT)
Rich Brown
Rich Brown
Senior editor
The PCs in this list represent what I consider the current best examples in computing design, and they're more than just the sum of their parts. Whether your aim is to show off your good taste; to upgrade, tweak, and tinker; to frag into the wee hours; or to master and expand your digital-media library (or create some media of your own), you will find something on this list that, if not totally to your liking, will serve as an excellent comparison point as you shop around.

Check out our complete list of desktop reviews.

Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011) Editors' Choice - Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011)

Best all-around all-in-one desktop

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 - $2,875.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011)

Origin Chronos (February 2012) Editors' Choice - Origin Chronos (February 2012)

Best gaming desktop around $1,000

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

Excellent

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Origin Chronos (February 2012)

Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012) Editors' Choice - Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012)

Best gaming desktop around $2,000

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

Excellent

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Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012)

Maingear F131 (Core i7 3770K, May 2012) Editors' Choice - Maingear F131 (Core i7 3770K, May 2012)

Best gaming desktop around $3,000

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 Reviewed: $2,999.00

Similar Model Starting at: $1478.00 configure at Maingear

4 stars

Excellent

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Maingear F131 (Core i7 3770K, May 2012)
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