Best Desktop Computer (PC)

As of September 2020

THE JOAT'S Advice

The Lenovo website usually offers the best value as they are constantly running promos/specials and offer free shipping. They have pre-built options which contain sufficient RAM with a good processor and a Solid State Drive for under $600. If you’re willing to wait a little while longer and know what you’re doing, you can customize your own build (which we would recommended).

 

Otherwise, use the Amazon link we provided above. The specs on that PC are great and are exactly what you need.

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what we like

  • Best for those looking for: A powerful, yet compact sized Windows 10 PC desktop computer for your home or office
  • Owned my M600 Tiny for almost 3 years and it is one of my favorite tech purchases of all time
  • Small size allows it to sit discreetly on your desk instead of a massive tower
  • Very fast and good at multi-tasking (assuming you get the right RAM and SSD options)
  • Able to support up to 4 different monitors per station (I have had 4 connected to mine for years)
  • Low cost – You will be hard pressed to find a more powerful and faster PC for less than $800 all-in. Lenovo is constantly running promos and specials

keep in mind

  • Fan is relatively quiet but if you are running a lot of applications and monitors, like i do, you can still hear it humming (it’s not silent)
  • The Amazon build and most of the default Lenovo builds only contain 2 monitor outputs on the rear (HDMI and Displayport)
  • You can add an additional 2 monitor outputs by buying a custom build and selecting those
  • SSD options only max out at 512GB

review

There are three things you absolutely need when buying a new computer. Do not sacrifice on these:

  1. RAM –  This is what is also referred to as a computer’s memory (Random-Access Memory). This is what helps you efficiently multi-task. Even if you’re only using the computer for checking email, browsing chrome and watching YouTube, you should have at least 8GB of DDR RAM. 16GB is optimal but 8GB is good enough
  2. SSD – You want to make sure you have a Solid State Drive (SSD) instead of just a Hard Disk Drive (HDD). This is where all your files get saved. An SSD accesses these files much more efficiently which leads to faster performance. Unless you’re saving a lot of music, photos and video, you should be ok with a 128GB or 256GB SSD. If you plan on storing a lot more, go for the 512GB version
  3. Quad Core Processor – This is the brain of the computer. The more cores it has, the more powerful and faster the brain in doing things like creating a spreadsheet, opening an image, browsing the internet or listening to a song. The speed of a processor is measured in GHz…the more the better. Make sure you have at least a quad core processor. If you don’t know how many cores the processor has go to www.cpubenchmark.net and do a search for the make and model. Intel and AMD are the two most common brands

 

Basically every manufacturer offers ways to max out those three options, so all that matters in the end is the brand and look of the one you choose. This is where the Lenovo M Tiny series really shines, in our opinion. I was sick of having these massive towers which took up a quarter of my leg room underneath the desk. I wanted something that looked really cool and which I could tuck away in the corner.

 

I bought an M600 Tiny years ago and I use it daily with 4 monitors hooked up to it. It easily handles daily, simultaneous use of 20+ Chrome windows, several YouTube streaming videos, a market charting/trading application and 2-3 Microsoft Excel windows. I tend to run it from morning to night as well with absolutely no slow down or issues at all over the entire life of this thing. If you’re a really hardcore gamer, there might be some better options out there including custom building your own unit. But otherwise. at under $800 for a fully stocked build, this PC will last you for the next 5-10 years and will make you really happy in the process. 

Sizing Tips & FAQs

What’s included?

A mouse and a keyboard

 

Does it come with a monitor?

No

 

What’s the advantage of buying from the Lenovo website directly?

Lenovo tends to offer a lot of coupons and deals so buying from them directly might be cheaper than any other route you can go. It’s also a little more reliable since their customer service is great in case anything goes wrong during shipping. But the main reason to buy from Lenovo is the customization. You can build your own M720 Tiny and play with different settings for RAM, SSD and Processor to get the exact one that fits your budget

 

What is Lenovo’s warranty?

Make sure you inquire before you buy but it’s up to 3 years on-site in most cases

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Related Products & Links

PC Part Picker.com

For 99% of you, the M720 Tiny with 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD and an Intel Quad Core Processor will be more than enough. But if you’re a hardcore gamer and need more and really know what you’re doing when it comes to selecting computer parts, this website is the way to go. I know several people that have built extremely powerful PC gaming computers using PC Part Picker.com.

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