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Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, Windows 11 Home

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OKAMUS Pre-Built PC, i5 CPU Up to 3.6GHz, Integrated Graphics Only, 256 GB M.2, 8 GB RAM Cheap Budget Gaming PC, RGB

$249.99as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details

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Pros

+Includes built-in Wi-Fi connectivity

+Runs Windows 11 Home out of the box

+Intel Core i5 processor

Cons

−Only 8 GB RAM for demanding games

−Integrated graphics only, no discrete GPU

−Only 256 GB M.2 storage

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+8GB ram: only 1 of 8 here have a higher ram

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Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11 Home

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DeXwtzfn Budget Desktop Computer, i5 CPU Up to 3.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB M.2 SSD, Integrated Graphics, Colorful Case Fans

$239.99as of 11/04/2026 00:44 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+Intel Core i5 processor with turbo up to 3.6 GHz

+256 GB M.2 SSD gives faster storage than a hard drive

+Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity

Cons

−Only 8 GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking

−Integrated graphics are not suited to demanding games

Compared with the 8 desktops on this page

+8GB ram: only 1 of 8 here have a higher ram

+256GB storage: only 1 of 7 here have a higher storage

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Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo ThinkCentre SFF Computer - Intel Core i5 6th 3.2Ghz (Renewed) | 16GB DDR4 RAM - 256GB SSD - Keyboard & Mouse -

$244.44as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details

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Spec score9.0

Pros

+16GB DDR4 memory for smooth multitasking

+256GB SSD for fast startup and app loading

+Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity

+Runs Windows 11 Pro

Cons

−256GB storage is limited for large file libraries

Compared with the 8 desktops on this page

+16GB ram: the highest ram of the 8 here

+256GB storage: only 1 of 7 here have a higher storage

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Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo SFF PC - Intel Core i5-6500 - 512GB SSD - Desktop Computer (Renewed) | 8GB DDR4 RAM -Wireless Keyboard & Mouse -

$211.11as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details

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Spec score8.8

Pros

+512GB SSD storage for faster startup and app loading

+Built-in WiFi for wireless connectivity

+Windows 11 Pro operating system included

Cons

−Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking

Compared with the 8 desktops on this page

+512GB storage: the highest storage of the 7 here

+8GB ram: only 1 of 8 here have a higher ram

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Intel Core i7-6700, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11

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Dell OptiPlex 5040 Tower Desktop, i7-6700, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Win11, Renewed | Full-Size Tower Desktop Design, 6th Gen

$199.00as of 11/03/2026 22:36 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+Intel Core i7-6700 processor for multitasking

+256GB SSD for quick system boot

+Tower chassis offers more internal space than small models

Cons

−8GB RAM is low for heavy multitasking

−256GB storage fills quickly with large files

Compared with the 8 desktops on this page

+8GB ram: only 1 of 8 here have a higher ram

+256GB storage: only 1 of 7 here have a higher storage

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Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo SFF Desktop PC - Intel Core i5-6500 - 8GB RAM - 256GB SSD (Renewed) | Keyboard & Mouse - Built-in WiFi - Windows

$185.56as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+Built-in WiFi for wireless connectivity

+256GB SSD storage for faster startup and app loading

+Windows 11 Pro operating system included

Cons

−Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking

Compared with the 8 desktops on this page

+8GB ram: only 1 of 8 here have a higher ram

+256GB storage: only 1 of 7 here have a higher storage

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Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo Small Form Factor Desktop - 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500 (Renewed) | 8GB DDR4 RAM - 256GB SSD - 22-inch Monitor -

$224.44as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+Wi-Fi included for wireless network connection

+Intel Core i5-6500 processor for everyday computing tasks

+8GB DDR4 memory for multitasking

+256GB SSD for fast storage

+Ships with Windows 11 Pro installed

Cons

−Renewed unit rather than new hardware

Compared with the 8 desktops on this page

+8GB ram: only 1 of 8 here have a higher ram

+256GB storage: only 1 of 7 here have a higher storage

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Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo ThinkCentre Desktop PC - Intel Core i5-6500 - 24" Monitor (Renewed) | 8GB DDR4 RAM - 256GB SSD - Wireless

$227.78as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+Wi-Fi included for wireless network connection

+Intel Core i5-6500 processor for everyday computing tasks

+8GB DDR4 memory for multitasking

+256GB SSD for fast storage

+Ships with Windows 11 Pro installed

Cons

−Renewed unit rather than new hardware

Compared with the 8 desktops on this page

+8GB ram: only 1 of 8 here have a higher ram

+256GB storage: only 1 of 7 here have a higher storage

How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)

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