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Desktops under $250

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6 desktops under $250. Most cost $199 to $244, and half cost less than $226.

Top brands: Lenovo (4)

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BrandLenovo4Dell1
CPUIntel Core i5-65003Intel Core i52Intel Core i7-67001
RAM8GB516GB1
Storage256GB6512GB1
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro4Windows 111Windows 11 Home1
Wi-FiWi-Fi5
PriceUnder $2002Under $3004$200 & above4
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DeXwtzfnSpec score 8.3

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

+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
−Only 8 GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
−Integrated graphics are not suited to demanding games
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:06 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 9.0

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

+16GB DDR4 memory for smooth multitasking
+256GB SSD for fast startup and app loading
+Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity
−256GB storage is limited for large file libraries
$244.44
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.3

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

+Intel Core i7-6700 processor for multitasking
+256GB SSD for quick system boot
+Tower chassis offers more internal space than small models
−8GB RAM is low for heavy multitasking
−256GB storage fills quickly with large files
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:06 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.3

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

+Built-in WiFi for wireless connectivity
+256GB SSD storage for faster startup and app loading
+Windows 11 Pro operating system included
−Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
$185.56
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.3

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

+Wi-Fi included for wireless network connection
+Intel Core i5-6500 processor for everyday computing tasks
+8GB DDR4 memory for multitasking
−Renewed unit rather than new hardware
$224.44
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.3

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

+Wi-Fi included for wireless network connection
+Intel Core i5-6500 processor for everyday computing tasks
+8GB DDR4 memory for multitasking
−Renewed unit rather than new hardware
$227.78
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

desktopCPURAMStorageOperating systemRAM typeSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i58GB256GBWindows 11 Home8.3$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:06 PST - Details
Intel Core i516GB256GBWindows 11 ProDDR49.0$244.44
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-67008GB256GBWindows 118.3$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:06 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-65008GB256GBWindows 11 Pro8.3$185.56
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-65008GB256GBWindows 11 ProDDR48.3$224.44
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-65008GB256GBWindows 11 ProDDR48.3$227.78
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details

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