The TechSpot PC Buying Guide offers an in-depth list of today’s best desktop PC hardware, spanning five budgets that go from ~$500 for a well-balanced machine capable of medium workloads, up to $3,000+ for the Luxury build. New for 2015, we’ve added a fifth build: The Extreme Machine disregards price-to-performance value altogether and simply includes the biggest and baddest hardware available, period. Whether you’re a first time builder seeking guidance or a seasoned enthusiast, we have you covered.
The Budget Box $500
The Entry-Level Rig $1000
The Enthusiast’s PC $2000
The Luxury System $4000
The Extreme Machine $8000+
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