Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, Windows 11 Home
Desktops under $300
11 desktops under $300 from Lenovo and Okamus. Most cost $224 to $294, and half cost less than $250.
Top brands: Lenovo (7)
+Includes built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
+Runs Windows 11 Home out of the box
+Intel Core i5 processor
−Only 8 GB RAM for demanding games
−Integrated graphics only, no discrete GPU
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
View on AmazonPros
+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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.0
Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11 Home
+Intel Core i7 processor
+16 GB RAM for multitasking
+Includes built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
−Integrated graphics only, no discrete GPU
−Only 256 GB M.2 SSD storage
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - DetailsProduct details
OKAMUS Prebuilt Desktop Computer, i7 CPU Up to 3.9GHz, Integrated Graphics Only Tower PC, 16GB RAM, 256GB M.2 SSD, RGB
$299.99as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.0
Pros
+Intel Core i7 processor
+16 GB RAM for multitasking
+Includes built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
+Runs Windows 11 Home out of the box
Cons−Integrated graphics only, no discrete GPU
−Only 256 GB M.2 SSD storage
Compared with the 11 desktops on this page+16GB ram: the highest ram of the 11 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 00:44 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
View on AmazonSpec 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.5
Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro
+16GB DDR4 RAM for comfortable multitasking
+512GB SSD storage for faster startup and app loading
+Built-in WiFi for wireless connectivity
−Renewed unit with a 6th generation processor
−Integrated graphics only, no discrete graphics card
$255.56
as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - DetailsProduct details
Lenovo SFF Desktop Computer - 6th Gen Intel Core i5 (4 Cores) (Renewed) | 16GB DDR4 RAM - 512GB SSD - Wireless Keyboard
$255.56as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.5
Pros
+16GB DDR4 RAM for comfortable multitasking
+512GB SSD storage for faster startup and app loading
+Built-in WiFi for wireless connectivity
+Windows 11 Pro operating system included
Cons−Renewed unit with a 6th generation processor
−Integrated graphics only, no discrete graphics card
Compared with the 11 desktops on this page+16GB ram: the highest ram of the 11 here
+512GB storage: the highest storage of the 10 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.0
Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro
+Intel Core i5-6500 processor, a quad-core chip
+16GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
−Renewed unit, not sold as new
−256GB SSD offers limited storage space
$291.11
as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - DetailsProduct details
Lenovo Compact Desktop PC - Intel Core i5-6500, 3.2Ghz to 3.5GHz (Renewed) | 16GB DDR4 RAM - 256GB SSD - 22" LED
$291.11as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.0
Pros
+Intel Core i5-6500 processor, a quad-core chip
+16GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
+Includes a 22-inch LED display
+Ships with Windows 11 Pro
Cons−Renewed unit, not sold as new
−256GB SSD offers limited storage space
Compared with the 11 desktops on this page+16GB ram: the highest ram of the 11 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
View on AmazonSpec 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 11 desktops on this page+16GB ram: the highest ram of the 11 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.8
Intel Core i5-9500, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro
+Intel Core i5-9500 processor
+Includes Windows 11 Pro operating system
+512GB SSD for fast system storage
−Only 8GB memory for multitasking
$259.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Dell Optiplex 7070 SFF (8GB, 512GB SSD, i5-9500 3.0GHz) Win11P, Black (Renewed)
$259.99as of 11/03/2026 22:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.8
Pros
+Intel Core i5-9500 processor
+Includes Windows 11 Pro operating system
+512GB SSD for fast system storage
Cons−Only 8GB memory for multitasking
Compared with the 11 desktops on this page+512GB storage: the highest storage of the 10 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.8
Intel Core i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro
+512GB SSD storage for faster startup and app loading
+Built-in WiFi for wireless connectivity
+Windows 11 Pro operating system included
−Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
$211.11
as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
View on AmazonSpec 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 11 desktops on this page+512GB storage: the highest storage of the 10 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.0
Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro
+Intel Core i5-6500 processor, a quad-core chip
+16GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
−Renewed unit, not sold as new
−256GB SSD offers limited storage space
$294.44
as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - DetailsProduct details
Lenovo Desktop PC SFF - Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB DDR4 RAM (Renewed) | 256GB SSD - 24-inch LED Monitor - Wireless
$294.44as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.0
Pros
+Intel Core i5-6500 processor, a quad-core chip
+16GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
+Includes a 24-inch LED monitor
+Ships with Windows 11 Pro
Cons−Renewed unit, not sold as new
−256GB SSD offers limited storage space
Compared with the 11 desktops on this page+16GB ram: the highest ram of the 11 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
View on AmazonSpec 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
View on AmazonSpec 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| desktop | CPU | RAM | Storage | Operating system | RAM type | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5 | 8GB | Windows 11 Home | n/a | $249.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details | |||
| Intel Core i7 | 16GB | 256GB | Windows 11 Home | 9.0 | $299.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details | ||
| Intel Core i5 | 8GB | 256GB | Windows 11 Home | 8.3 | $239.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:44 PST - Details | ||
| Intel Core i5 | 16GB | 512GB | Windows 11 Pro | DDR4 | 9.5 | $255.56 as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i5-6500 | 16GB | 256GB | Windows 11 Pro | DDR4 | 9.0 | $291.11 as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i5 | 16GB | 256GB | Windows 11 Pro | DDR4 | 9.0 | $244.44 as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i5-9500 | 8GB | 512GB | Windows 11 Pro | 8.8 | $259.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:36 PST - Details | ||
| Intel Core i5-6500 | 8GB | 512GB | Windows 11 Pro | DDR4 | 8.8 | $211.11 as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i5-6500 | 16GB | 256GB | Windows 11 Pro | DDR4 | 9.0 | $294.44 as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i5-6500 | 8GB | 256GB | Windows 11 Pro | DDR4 | 8.3 | $224.44 as of 11/03/2026 23:54 PST - Details |








