Best Upgradeable Desktop

While the Acer Aspire AT3-600-UR11 isn't exactly the most exciting system out there, it offers a good value thanks to its reasonable price tag, USB 3.0 support, and a roomy 1TB hard drive.

Should you buy this desktop when new processors are right around the corner? We think so, as the new processors will probably command a slight premium. But, if youâ??d rather wait, feel free to do so since Acer will no doubt continue using this excellent design for desktops built on the new Intel processors.

Acer Aspire AT3-600-UR11 is a desktop for someone requiring bit more power than a typical low-end computer has to offer. If you're into HD movies, casual gaming or some heavy programs, you'd get the most out of this desktop. If you also happen to already own a monitor, buying this Acer wouldn't basically hurt your wallet at all.

The Asus M51AC-US015S desktop offers multimedia performance and even some gaming prowess a price the competition can't quite match, but the performance lags behind similarly equipped competition.

The Asus M51 isnâ??t going to bring desktops back into style, but if youâ??re looking for an old-fashioned tower with great bang-for-your-buck and a solid feature set, this could be the PC for you.

The Gateway DX4870-UB2B gives its users what they expect: the latest technology and decent power in an inexpensive desktop PC. It's what we currently recommend for general purpose computing.

With solid components, class-leading performance, and room to grow, the Gateway DX4870-UB17 is an excellent desktop on a budget.