The Best Tower Computers
We compared 8 tower computers on owner ratings, specs, and price. The Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF is our top pick for its balance of performance and value.
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The bottom line
The Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF Desktop Computer (B09XK9LHG5) is our top pick for a tower computer. It has a powerful 8th Gen Intel i7-8700 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD for $379.99. It runs on Windows 11 Pro and includes built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. The closest alternative is the Dell Optiplex 7060 (B09XK94491), which has similar specs but a smaller 512GB SSD. For a budget option, the Dell Optiplex 3050 (B09R6H1Z6H) offers solid performance at $179.99.
DELL Optiplex 7060 SFF Desktop Computer PC $379.99
Best balance of performance and value
The Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF has a powerful 8th Gen Intel i7-8700 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD for $379.99. It runs on Windows 11 Pro and includes built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. The tradeoff is some units reported to be defective upon arrival.
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Strong performance at a slightly lower price
The Dell Optiplex 7060 offers similar specs to the 7060 SFF but with a smaller 512GB SSD for $379.99. It runs on Windows 11 Pro and includes built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Skip it if you need more storage.
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Dell Optiplex 3050 $179.99
Solid performance at a lower price
The Dell Optiplex 3050 has a quad-core Intel i5-6500 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD for $179.99. It runs on Windows 11 Pro and includes a WiFi adapter. The tradeoff is some units may have cosmetic wear.
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- DELL Optiplex 7060 SFF Desktop Computer PC Best balance of performance and value 9.0/10 $379.99 Amazon
- DELL Optiplex 7060 Strong performance at a slightly lower price 8.5/10 $379.99 Amazon
- Dell Optiplex 3050 Solid performance at a lower price 8.0/10 $179.99 Amazon
- CyberPowerPC Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 7 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Good gaming performance but with WiFi issues 7.5/10 $1282.49 Amazon
- Alienware Aurora High-performance gaming desktop but expensive 7.0/10 $1999.99 Amazon
- Dell Optiplex 7050 Powerful but with compatibility issues on Win11 6.5/10 $409.99 Amazon
- Dell OptiPlex PC, Core I5, GT 1030, 24'' Monitor, 16G RAM, 512G SSD (Renewed) Decent performance but with a smaller SSD 6.0/10 $349.99 Amazon
- DELL Optiplex 7060 SFF Desktop Computer PC Good value but with a smaller SSD 5.5/10 $277.50 Amazon
Who should buy which
The Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF (B09XK9LHG5) is best for those who need a powerful desktop with plenty of storage and built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. The Dell Optiplex 7060 (B09XK94491) is a good alternative if you need more RAM. The Dell Optiplex 3050 (B09R6H1Z6H) is the best budget option, offering solid performance at a lower price.
What owners complain about
Some owners of the Dell Optiplex 7060 SFF (B09XK9LHG5) reported defective units upon arrival. Owners of the CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (B0DXVK2SLY) reported WiFi connectivity issues. The Dell Optiplex 3050 (B09R6H1Z6H) has some units with cosmetic wear.
The also-rans
The Dell OptiPlex PC with a 24-inch monitor (B0FTMBPLRG) lost because it has a smaller SSD and lower owner ratings. The Alienware Aurora (B0DPKLJ4CV) is a high-performance gaming desktop but is expensive and has thin evidence.