Product roundup
Best Desktop PCs
in 2026.
Compare five products from the Puter.Parts directory with practical specifications and direct internal product links.
5 products comparedUpdated 20 August 2026Specification-led comparison
Reviewed by the Puter.Parts editorial teamSpecifications and descriptions are based on the linked Puter.Parts product pages. No hands-on testing is claimed.Editorial disclosureCheck the linked product page for current specifications, availability and retailer information.Our winner
The iMac 24-inch with M3 introduced Apple's third-generation Apple Silicon to the all-in-one line, pairing an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU with the iconic 4.5K Retina display and all-colour aluminium chassis in a 11.5 mm thin profile.
Our picks compared
| Product | Best for | Key specifications |
|---|
| iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023) | General category comparison | Processor: Apple M3 (8-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M3 integrated (10-core GPU) · Ram: 8 GB unified memory · Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| ASUS ExpertCenter D7 Tower | General category comparison | Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 (vPro) · Ram: 16 GB DDR4 · Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1 TB HDD · Gpu: Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Alienware Aurora R15 | General category comparison | Processor: Intel Core i9-12900KF · Ram: 32 GB DDR5-4400 · Storage: 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD · Gpu: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 24 GB |
| All Desktop PC Brands | General category comparison | |
| HP EliteDesk 800 G9 Desktop Mini | General category comparison | Processor: Intel Core i7-12700T (vPro) · Ram: 16 GB DDR5 · Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD · Gpu: Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Technical details are taken from the linked internal product pages. Check live details before buying.
The products in detail
1. Best overall category fit
iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023) is a practical option in this comparison.
The iMac 24-inch with M3 introduced Apple's third-generation Apple Silicon to the all-in-one line, pairing an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU with the iconic 4.5K Retina display and all-colour aluminium chassis in a 11.5 mm thin profile. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Apple M3 (8-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M3 integrated (10-core GPU) · Ram: 8 GB unified memory · Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
2. Best overall category fit
ASUS ExpertCenter D7 Tower is a practical option in this comparison.
The ASUS ExpertCenter D7 Tower is a commercially hardened business desktop featuring Intel vPro, TPM 2.0, and a tool-less chassis for easy serviceability. It runs Intel's 12th-gen Core i7 and is designed for corporate deployments requiring dependable performance. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Intel Core i7-12700 (vPro) · Ram: 16 GB DDR4 · Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1 TB HDD · Gpu: Intel UHD Graphics 770
3. Best overall category fit
Alienware Aurora R15 is a practical option in this comparison.
The Alienware Aurora R15 launched alongside Intel's 12th-generation Alder Lake platform, bringing DDR5 memory support and PCIe 5.0 to the Aurora chassis. Configured with the RTX 3090 Ti it remained one of the fastest gaming desktops of its generation. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Intel Core i9-12900KF · Ram: 32 GB DDR5-4400 · Storage: 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD · Gpu: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 24 GB
4. Best overall category fit
All Desktop PC Brands is a practical option in this comparison.
Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
5. Best overall category fit
HP EliteDesk 800 G9 Desktop Mini is a practical option in this comparison.
The HP EliteDesk 800 G9 Desktop Mini is a vPro-certified business mini PC delivering enterprise manageability and Intel 12th-gen Core performance in a sub-1-litre chassis. It's designed for hot-desking, branch office, and secure kiosk deployments. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Intel Core i7-12700T (vPro) · Ram: 16 GB DDR5 · Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD · Gpu: Intel UHD Graphics 770
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