12 Best Desktop Computers Under $500 Dollars (2024)

For around $500, you’ll get quality mid-range desktop computers. Today, we’ll look at the Best Desktop Computers that cost less than 500 Dollars. These computers, can be used for tasks such as video calls and conferencing, editing and writing documents, web browsing, in addition to some light gaming. You’ll get intel i3, Celeron or Ryzen 3 processor in these desktop pcs. I have listed the key specifications and features, in addition to the advantages and disadvantages. This information helps you choose the right desktop pc that costs less than 500 dollars.

Also check out the Best Desktop Computers Under 600 Dollars in addition to the Best Desktop Computers that cost less than 700 Dollars.

These are the Best Desktop Computers Under $500 Dollars:

HP 22-inch All-in-One Desktop Computer - (22-dd0010)
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CPU	AMD Athlon Silver 3050U Processor
Processor Speed	Dual-Core, 2.30 GHz
GPU	AMD
Graphics Card Memory	NA
RAM	4 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (upgradable to 16 GB)
Storage Space	256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	19.3 x 14.99 x 8.05 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Included
Computer Monitor	21.5" diagonal widescreen FHD (1920 x 1080)
Advantages	Affordable, Good Performance, Quality Display
Disadvantages	Storage Capacity

Dell Inspiron 3471 Small Desktop PC
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CPU	9th Gen Intel Core i3-9100
Processor Speed	4-Core, 6MB Cache, up to 4.2GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Memory	NA
RAM	8GB DDR4 SDRAM
Storage Space	1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	15 x 13 x 3 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Sold Separately
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Large Storage, Good Performance
Disadvantages

Dell Inspiron Desktop 3880
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CPU	Intel Core i3 10th Gen,
Processor Speed	3.6 GHz
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Memory	NA
RAM	8GB
Storage Space	1 TB Drive
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	18.9 x 15.7 x 12.7 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Not Included
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Large Storage, Good Performance
Disadvantages	NA

Acer Aspire TC-885-UA91 Desktop PC
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CPU	9th Generation Intel Core i3 9100
Processor Speed	Up to 4. 2GHz
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Memory	0.1GB
RAM	8GB
Storage Space	512GB
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	13.78 x 6.42 x 13.39 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Included
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Affordable, Good Performance
Disadvantages	storage capacity

Apple Mac Mini MD387LLA Desktop - i5
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CPU	Intel Core i5
Processor Speed	2.5GHz
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Card Memory	0.1GB
RAM	4 GB
Storage Space	500 GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
Operating System	Mac OS
Dimensions	7.76 x 7.76 x 1.42 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Sold Separately
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Affordable
Disadvantages

HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Tower PC
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CPU	Intel Quad Core i5-4570
Processor Speed	3 GHz
GPU	Intel HD Graphics
Graphics Card Memory	NA
RAM	16GB
Storage Space	240GB Brand New Solid State SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	14.9 x 4 x 13.3 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Sold Separately
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Affordable
Disadvantages	Storage

Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop -Tower
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CPU	AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
Processor Speed	2.3 GHz
GPU	AMD Radeon Graphics
Graphics Card Memory	4GB DDR4
RAM	4GB DDR4
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	11.26 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Sold Separately
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Good Performance
Disadvantages	Storage Capacity

CHUWI CoreBox Windows 10 Mini Desktop PC
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CPU	Intel Core i5
Processor Speed	3.1 GHz
GPU	Intel Iris Graphics6100
Graphics Card Memory	0.1GB
RAM	8GB DDR3
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	6.81 x 6.22 x 2.87 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Sold Separately
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Good Performance, Quite Portable
Disadvantages	Storage Capacity

Dell Optiplex 7010 Business Desktop Computer
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CPU	Intel Quad Core i5-3470
Processor Speed	3.2GHz
GPU	Intel HD Graphics
Graphics Card Memory	NA
RAM	16GB
Storage Space	2TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	13.4 x 3.6 x 12.4 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Included
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Large Storage, Affordable
Disadvantages	None

HP 290-p0043w Desktop PCs
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CPU	Intel Celeron G4900
Processor Speed	3.1GHz
GPU	Intel HD Graphics
Graphics Card Memory	NA
RAM	4GB
Storage Space	500GB
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	11.8 x 10.7 x 3.6 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Not Included
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Affordable, Good Performance
Disadvantages	Storage capacity

Terryza Mini PC - Celeron J4125 - 8GB - 256GB
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CPU	Intel Celeron J4125
Processor Speed	up to 2.7GHz
GPU	Intel
Graphics Card Memory	0.1GB
RAM	8GB
Storage Space	256GB
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	8.7 x 6 x 2.7 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Not Included in Sale
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Performance, Compact
Disadvantages	Storage space

Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 - Micro Tower PC
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CPU	Intel Core i5-6500T
Processor Speed	3.3 GHz
GPU	Intel
Graphics Card Memory	NA
RAM	8 GB
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Dimensions	7.2 x 6.9 x 1.4 inches
Keyboard & Mouse	Not Included
Computer Monitor	Sold Separately
Advantages	Portable, Lightweight, Good Performance
Disadvantages	Storage may be inadequate for some people

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