Cheap I5 Or I7 Desktop Computers

Came from i7 7700k to i5 12600k is a massive improvement, with 299 price is a great CPU for this price Highly Recommend this CPU.

I had a 2014 iMac with an i5 that I enjoyed, the 2020 i7 8 core that I bought is a lot more machine and they are now being discounted. I don't need the latest tech but my new machine has 64 Gb of RAM and is much faster, I use it with Photoshop and for video editing. I had my last iMac for 7 years with not a single problem, a well made machine. I was an original apple developer in 1997 and I still favor Apple products.

I was concerned about getting an i5 processor. But this HP ENVY Desktop TE01-1165t PC is a monster. It boots up faster than my i7 Envy Laptop. It has everything I wanted and I'm very happy with my purchase.

Second Internal drive in i5 desktop PC for use as the recording workspace for Protools MP9, cubase Artist 7 and Ableton Live 8, running with cpu non-intensive IK plugins (Synth/Orch/Mastering/Amp), Komplete, etc. Everything running without a hitch out of the box and rather than breaking a fairly new computer's hard drive and continuously periodically having to either stop and start the project, program or reboot--I've been saved! God Bless B&H on the price, shipping and process that they have down pat. I could have gotten it a couple of bucks ($2) cheaper--but from whom? We are building a relationship on they do what they do and do like they say and they also have a pretty cool catalog that for me is more like a reference book! The product? A Seagate 7200 rpm 2 TB SATA?--'nuff said! It's about workflow...

Added this 8Gb stick to my new Dell 3671 I5 intel 2666 desktop. No problems or conflicts. Went from 1 stick dell 8mb to 2 sticks that are compatible. Now I have 16GB 's of Ram and a smile on my face!

My chosen configuration for the HP envy desktop is Core i5 with Nvidia 1650 GPU and 256GB solid state drive + 1TB hard disk. This is perfect for all my needs and meets all expectations: fast boot time, no discernable lag in everyday use, no crashes, can run games at high graphics settings.

Great, small desktop that looks good and is made of quality materials. I got it with the 13th gen i7 and it is much faster than I expected. Love the Wolf Security. Well exceeded expectations.

This is a review for i7-9700, 500GB SSD, 16 GB RAM, no GPU version. This is an ideal workstation for professional applications that do not require the added cost of a GPU. Of course, this is configured to simplify adding a GPU at at later time, if needed for graphics-intensive work or gaming. It comes equipped with a beefy power supply and easy, no-tool access to the ample interior--with generous additional bays and connectors--which simply the process. As equipped, this makes a fantastic uber-desktop for handling MS office software, Adobe PDF, internet use, watching videos (and light editing), recording and mixing audio using Cubase or other DAW. It is exceptionally well made, using top quality parts. Owing to the heavy duty power supply and the SSD, this PC is nearly silent. The CPU (i7-9700) is a top performer for desktop office and audio tasks, and the included 16 GB RAM is more than enough to speed up workflow. The particular PCIe M.2 SSD is a high performance beast! Cubase and other software load quickly and this tower boots up unbelievably fast. HP support is exceptional, if you ever need it. One big advantage of getting a workstation model like this as opposed to a standard desktop, is that the 3-year onsite warranty and support are included in the price of the workstation. No added fees for upgraded warranty. B & H staff is consistently awesome at every stage--pre-ordering advice, suggesting upgraded components, website ordering, in-store pickup and Guest Technical Services. I used the onsite Guest Tech Services staff at the B & H store to install a secondary internal SSD that I purchased at the same time as this workstation. They were fast, professional, friendly, and extremely reasonably priced.

I'm traveling for now; and my gtx 970 desktop's PSU fried so i needed something to haul around that's more portable. bought the Lenovo LOQ with the i7-13700h cpu, 16 gigs ram, 4050 GPU on sale when it was 749.99; it became one of BH's top sellers and for good reason. for this price, it was a no brainer. it beats out all the competitors. there were no corners cut with this model. you're getting best in class CPU- a 13700h- not an i5 or a lesser i7 like a 13620h. No, you're getting the best intel has to offer which includes the faster memory (5600mhz). With this Lenovo LOQ, you're getting the best 4050 series laptop money can buy. PERIOD. and for hundred(s) of dollars less. the 6gb video card may bother some people, but one of the hardest pills to swallow is to be honest with yourself. people like the idea of future proofing (which i myself like as well). but will you honestly buy that future triple-A title that needs the 4060? i told myself back in 2019 i'd buy Cyberpunk 2077. 4 years later, i still haven't bought it and dont plan on doing so. I literally have a backlog of Triple-A games i haven't even touched: Witcher 2 and 3; the entire batman series (asylum, city, knight, etc), and many... many more. All of which this Laptop can play on Ultra with 60+frames!! - waay better than my gtx 970 desktop could ever do. it all comes down to knowing what your needs are and what works for you. for me... this Laptop is easily one of the best purchases i've made. HANDS DOWN.

I wanted a PC with an eight-generation I7 desktop CPU, not a slower laptop U-series chip, with plenty of ports including modern ones. This is the only box I could find other than farm more expensive gaming machines. Although there are a few negative reviews on A****, the NUC817HNK is perfect for me. It's powerful and up-to-date without being subject to the laptop "tax." I'm using it with Crucial CT2K16G4SFD824A DDR4 SO-DIMMs and a Samsung MZ-N6E1T0BW 860EVO M.2 SSD.