The Best Desktop Deals for October 2022

Fall is here, and with it comes deals events like the Amazon Prime Early Access sale on Oct. 11-12. Judging by the July Prime Day and previous Black Friday discounts, however, Amazon typically does not offer much in terms of desktop discounts. Dell, Walmart, and Best Buy are often better bets.

Though PC shoppers often prioritize portability, discerning users know that when it comes to power and storage, a desktop is the way to go. For those of us who primarily work from a home office and have the freedom to use whatever machine we want, a desktop can help max out the experience for a comparatively small price. 

When it comes to desktops, many are no longer the massive plastic brick towers of yesteryear. Oftentimes they sit snugly on a bookshelf or even in a drawer if you’ve got enough airflow to keep it cool. Whether you tuck it away or sit it next to your monitor, these devices offer a flexibility that’s hard to equal with a laptop.

Want to swap out an 8TB solid-state drive for your old creaky HDD? Go for it! Add in some more RAM or additional cooling to keep your processor flying along? Plug it in. Want a wall of monitors, be they curved, vertical, or extra-wide? Still need that CD burner drive? Add away. All of these are much easier options to trick out on a desktop device. 

If you are looking for more deals in general, we’ve revamped our daily deals articles with more limited-time offers, including desktops deals, when they come in.

And if your desktop upgrades include a high-powered graphics processor, remember that the best way to see those impressive graphics is with a sharp monitor. Max out your brightness and refresh rate for the strongest, sharpest response (and save a few dollars with our roundup of discounted monitors).

Home and Office Desktop Deals

Dell Inspiron 3910 Intel i5 256GB SSD

This Inspiron 3910 series desktop features the 12th Generation Intel Core i5 6-core processor. This is a decent entry-level desktop for those who don’t need much storage space and just want something to do word processing, surf the web, and stream video. This configuration comes with a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM.

Dell XPS 8950 Intel i7 512GB SSD

This Dell XPS 8950 has a 12th Generation Intel Core i7, 512GB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. If you’re looking for a computer for work, this setup is powerful enough for handling even resource-heavy tasks like photo editing. The large chassis is designed with expandability in mind.

Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro 12th Generation Intel i5

Think of this tiny OptiPlex as a response to the Mac mini. Dell packed a high-powered PC into a desktop box just about 7 inches square. For most work-from-home tasks, web browsing, and video streaming, the latest 12th Generation Intel i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and the 256GB hard drive should be enough for most users. Unlike most OptiPlex deals we see, this configuration includes a Wi-Fi card. You can save some extra cash by declining the keyboard or mouse options on the page.

Dell Inspiron 27 7710 Intel i7 MX550 Dual Storage AIO Touch Desktop

A sleek All-in-One desktop is a great solution for those with limited desk space. The 27-inch display houses everything you need: a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 10-core processor, a 512GB SSD and 1TB HDD dual storage combo, and 16GB of RAM. It also has a built-in pop-up camera for video chatting, five USB ports, and Wi-Fi 6E capability. Keyboard and mouse not included.

Gaming Desktop Deals

HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop Intel Core i5 RTX 3060

If you don’t want to build or mod your own gaming CPU, HP’s pre-built machines are a great option. This machine gets you the basics of a gaming rig for under $1,000, including 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card that if bought separately, could run nearly as much as this whole machine. This is probably best for casual gamers looking for better graphics than you’ll get with your average office-work tower. 

SkyTech Shadow 3.0 Ryzen 5 RTX 3060

Inside this PC is an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-core CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. SkyTech also provides an 80 Plus Gold Certified 600 Watt power supply with a heatsink and three RGB fans. All of this is encased in a SkyTech Shadow gaming case with tempered glass.

iBUYPOWER Slate5 MR 281a Ryzen 5 RTX 3060

This iBUYPOWER PC is easy on the eyes and it’s got power to spare. With an RTX 3060 GPU and 500GB SSD, you’ll be able to play most AAA games and also do some multitasking on the side. This configuration was made with gamers in mind, including side vents for optimal air flow and top access ports so you can keep your cords organized and out of your way. Your purchase includes a gaming keyboard and RGB mouse, which is an excellent value.

HP Omen 25L Intel i5 RTX 3050

The HP Omen 25L desktop PC has a 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processor and RTX 3050 graphics card. It will be fully capable of playing games at 60fps or higher at 1080p resolutions, though some of the more resource intensive games may need lower settings. The case is modernly designed with a glass window so you can see your PC’s inner-workings, and as an added bonus, the RGB lighting is fully customizable.