10 Best Budget PC Cases

The cheapest desktop computer in our ranking. This build uses an inexpensive 2-core Intel Celeron J1800 CPU clocked at 2.41 GHz in normal mode and 2.58 GHz in Turbo Boost mode. In addition, the CPU has an integrated video chip series Intel HD Graphics. This is not just a budget processor, but a CPU designed for laptops, so it received a passive cooling system and cannot please with performance, which sharply limits the scope of office software.

In addition to the above, the manufacturer Profit77 packed in an affordable PRO-0025990 system unit 4 GB of SO-DIMM DDR3 RAM, operating at a frequency of 1333 MHz, and a set of USB ports, including one USB 3.0 on the front panel. Note that such a low price of a PC is due not only to an outdated CPU, but also to the lack of a hard drive on board, which will have to be purchased separately. A two-year factory warranty is offered as compensation.

HP T430 in version 3VL71AA is the best corporate PC among budget devices in this class. Thanks to its ultra-compact dimensions, it does not take up much space, and its performance is enough to solve most relevant tasks. At the heart of this pre-built system unit is a 1.1 GHz 2-core Intel Celeron N4000 processor with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600. The low-cost build is complemented by 4 GB of DDR4 RAM running at 2400 MHz. Plus, it is possible to increase the amount of RAM up to 8 GB.

This desktop system unit comes without hard drives and has 32 GB of eMMC memory soldered on the board, plus there is a USB 3.0 port for connecting external HDDs. The corporate OS Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is installed on board, i.е. assembly is not intended for home use. User reviews speak of the high reliability of this PC, while many complain about the limited number of external interfaces.

The most typical inexpensive office-home system unit with cheap components. Built on the basis of the Intel Celeron G4900 processor with two cores of 3.1 GHz each and an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610 GPU with support for DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. The computer assembly also uses 4 GB of DDR4 RAM, but with an operating frequency of 2400 MHz. Components are budget-priced to the maximum, but time-tested, which means they are reliable, which is also confirmed by a 2-year factory warranty, after which the manufacturer offers another 3 years of service at its own expense.

In general, it turns out to be a good desktop PC for solving office tasks of any complexity and working at home without the need to run graphics processing software or play demanding AAA class game projects at settings above the minimum. Of the obvious shortcomings, the reviews indicate delivery without hard drives and, accordingly, the OS, as well as a small number of USB ports.

In the segment of inexpensive computers with a price below 20,000 rubles, models with a discrete video card are a rarity, and the TopComp WO 3650354 system unit is the best of them in terms of affordability. This assembly is based on a 2-core Intel Core i3 2100 processor with a clock speed of 3.1 GHz. It is assisted by an NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 video card with 1 GB video memory. Also on board are 2 GB of DDR3 RAM and a 240 GB SSD, i.e. this budget computer can become the basis for assembling an inexpensive gaming model that can handle mid-range games.

Of course, you will immediately need to buy additional RAM and install an HDD, since the base SSD is only enough for the needs of the OS. If you use this desktop PC in the office, then it will easily digest any applications, including simple software for working with graphics. As for the reviews, in them buyers objectively complain about the small amount of RAM and its low speed (1333 MHz). Also note that WO 3650354 is supplied without an OS.

An interesting and inexpensive desktop computer with an original case design, having a width of only 102 mm, which is why the manufacturer had to use an external power supply. This PC is built on a 2-core Intel Celeron J4005 2.0 GHz CPU, complemented by integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 graphics and received 4 GB of DDR4 2133 MHz RAM. The Acer Veriton EX2620G comes preloaded with Linux and, among other things, boasts USB 3.0 ports, as well as HDMI and VGA video outputs.

This budget system unit is oriented exclusively to work in the office, which is why it received a HDD with a capacity of only 500 GB and limited possibilities for a future upgrade, and which users often mention in their reviews. However, the PC copes with everyday work tasks and surfing the net perfectly, plus it has a good level of durability of the components used in the assembly.

A system unit from a line of ready-made budget PCs from a well-known American manufacturer that is in high demand on the market. Based on an inexpensive processor Intel Celeron J3060 with two cores with a performance of 1.6 GHz. The CPU is complemented by an integrated Intel HD Graphics 400 graphics chip and works in conjunction with 4 GB DDR3 RAM. As you can see, only obsolete components were used in the assembly, which limits the area of ​​​​use of this model exclusively by the office.

Among other features of this cheap computer, we highlight the presence of an optical DVD-RW drive, compact dimensions, quite a stylish design and the presence of a 1 TB HDD.At the same time, reviews often mention not the best performance when running several office applications at once, so this modification is suitable for narrow areas of application where only one specific program is required.

An interesting modification with an excellent balance of price, performance and quality of components. The assembly of the system unit uses an AMD A9-9425 CPU with two cores of 3.1 GHz each, plus 4 GB of DDR4 RAM operating at a frequency of 2666 MHz. The video card here is built-in - AMD Radeon R5. For data storage, there is one 1 TB hard drive, plus there is a built-in card reader and USB 3.0 connectors for “fast” flash drives. The assembly 90G90065RS is supplied without a pre-installed OS.

This desktop computer is designed for use in the office or at home, but is only capable of performing simple everyday tasks without running games that require system performance. User reviews speak of a fairly high "survivability" of components and good performance in office software. Among the shortcomings, there is a too budgetary motherboard that supports no more than 8 GB of RAM, which greatly limits the upgrade options.

A simple, cheap, but efficient system unit for office purposes. Based on a 2-core Intel Celeron J4005 processor running at 2 GHz and complemented by a simple integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600.Yes, in terms of performance, this inexpensive desktop computer will yield even to many modern smartphones, but it will do just fine for working with text documents. On board, traditional for the budget segment, 4 GB of DDR4 RAM plus a 1 TB hard drive. In addition, the assembly has a built-in card reader for quick export of documents from flash cards.

All in all, the V330-15IGM MT is Lenovo's best off-the-shelf office-ready build, but it comes without a pre-installed OS, which significantly lowers the final price of the PC. We also note that this model has a fairly compact size and a pleasant design of a simple style that will not spoil the look of the office.

Quite a productive system unit, assembled on the basis of a 2-core Intel Pentium Gold G5420 processor with a clock frequency of 3.8 GHz. The build also includes 4GB of DDR4 RAM, upgradable up to 32GB, and an Intel UHD Graphics 610 integrated into the CPU. For data storage, the manufacturer used a 1 TB HDD, and among the available connectors, we note the presence of USB 3.0 and HDMI. The main advantage of this inexpensive desktop PC is the pre-installed Linux operating system.

Customer reviews speak of the high reliability of the used components and excellent performance in the mode of solving everyday office or home tasks. Acer Veriton S2660G once again confirms that even a cheap computer can be relevant today. Of course, we are not talking about running AAA gaming projects with advanced graphics, but this PC can handle the rest without any problems.

One of the most popular Chinese brands is increasing the quality of its products year after year, offering more and more reliable desktop computers, among which the IdeaCentre 310S-08ASR in the 90G9006GRS modification stands out. A key role in the assembly is played by the budget, but hardy AMD A6-9225 processor with two cores and a frequency of 2.6 GHz. The CPU has an integrated AMD Radeon R4 graphics core and is complemented by 4 GB of DDR4 RAM with an operating frequency of 2400 MHz. In addition, this cheap PC received a 1TB HDD, a DVD-RW optical drive, and USB 3.0 ports for connecting peripherals.

In general, the assembly is very simple, but productive enough for office or home use. Watching videos, surfing the net, working with documents will not cause problems, and the built-in graphics capabilities will even allow you to run simple games, which is also mentioned by user reviews. Also, buyers indicate the reliability of this model when working 24/7 in the office.