Shop for desktops

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 4.7 GHz, i3-2100, 8 GB, / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL), nVidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features, and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3.2 GHz, 8 GB, / 32 GB (max), Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, - English, None, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 21.5-inch iMac will be a compelling lower-cost all-in-one for Mac loyalists, but you can get more capabilities from similarly priced Windows all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, 2.7 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, None, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7, 12 GB, Windows 8, 64-bit, English, DVD±RW, AMD Radeon HD 7570 1GB GDDR5

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Series 7 isn't the fastest, or the most fully featured midrange all-in-one, but casual PC users should consider it for its affordability and overall polish. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3470T / 2.9 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, LCD display, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's not the most attractive PC out there, but the Asus ET2300INTI has a broad array of features that will entice those looking for a mainstream Windows 8 all-in-one. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3330 / 3 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, Plug-in card, LCD display, 6 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The 21.5-inch iMac will be a compelling lower-cost all-in-one for Mac loyalists, but you can get more capabilities from similarly priced Windows all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 2.9 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion - English, None, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3330 / 3 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD±RW, Intel HD Graphics 2500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 6 MB, Black with titan silver trim

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Intel's new CPUs are the most compelling feature in this new Asus Essentio CM6870 desktop. Otherwise, it's just another midtower. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7, i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 16 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620, Plug-in card, none., 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3330 / 3 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, none., 6 MB, Black bezel with glossy finish

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Look no further than the Toshiba LX835-D3380 if you want a comfortable, speedy all-in-one on which to learn Windows 8. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB, silver, black keyboard

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung has captured our attention, and our Editors' Choice Award, in its U.S. desktop debut, and we expect the Series 7 all-in-one PC will attract many mainstream customers with its appealing looks and accessible touch interface. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2390T, 2.7 GHz, 8 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, TFT active matrix, LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: HP tried to capture some high-end Windows 8 excitement for the Spectre One, but it falls short on both features and value. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3770T / 2.5 GHz, 10 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, NVIDIA GeForce GT610M

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony promises some cutting edge media features on its new Vaio L-Series, but its tough to recommend when not all of them deliver. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB, / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Integrated, LCD display, 3 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The IdeaCentre A720 has some enticing touch capabilities and design elements, but not enough meat in its apps or its core features to justify its cost. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, LCD display, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD A series A4-3420 / 2.8 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 6410D, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 12 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630, PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Subpar computing components and a dominant high-end all-in-one from Dell hurt Acer's high-end, visually compelling Aspire 7600U. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M, 2.5 GHz, 8 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT640M, LCD display, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features, and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.9 GHz, 8 GB, / 32 GB (max), Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, - English, None, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770K / 3.5 GHz, 12 GB / 32 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7570, Plug-in card, none., 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3450 / 3.1 GHz, 8 GB, Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, 6 MB, Matte stealth black with dark chrome accents

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3350P, 16 GB, Windows 8, DVD-RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, Plug-in card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A touch screen and Windows 8 can't defuse the impression that the Vizio CA24T-A4 all-in-one was designed primarily for retail shelf appeal. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, LCD display, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 3.4 GHz, 8 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium 64, 1GB DDR3 AMD Radeon HD 7570 [HDMI, DVI, VGA via adapter]

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2130 / 3.4 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2000, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 3 MB