The top 5 desktop computers currently available are chosen from a group of at least ten major desktop manufacturers and even more desktop models. With such a variety to select from narrowing the choices down to the 5 best desktops is not simple, but by putting some criteria in place we can do a solid job of pinpointing the top 5 desktops in terms of price versus features and technical specs.
To settle on the top 5 desktop computers we researched 5 popular areas of the desktop computer market: mid-range desktops ($300 to $1000), compact or small form factor desktops, high-end desktops (over $1000), multimedia desktops(entertainment, gaming, design), and budget desktops(under $300). By researching these 5 areas of the desktop computer market we're able to cover the computing needs of the majority of potential computer buyers all at one time.
Here are the top 5 desktop computers available today: