Desktop PCs, mini PCs and Mac minis
If you work at a desk, a desktop gives more for your money than a laptop: more power, more ports, and a big screen of your choice. These are the desktops in our catalogue this week, from tiny office PCs to gaming towers and Mac minis.
This week’s list
Mini PCs
Small boxes for office work and browsing that sit behind a screen or under the desk. Refurbished business ones are the cheapest way in.
Towers with graphics
RTX graphics for games, CAD and 3D, with room to breathe and stay quieter than a gaming laptop.
Mac mini
Apple’s tiny desktop: silent, frugal with power and fast. Great for creative work and AI on your own computer.
This week’s list
Prices from the shops’ own pages, checked every week. Always confirm on the shop page before you pay.
Watch out for
- You’ll need a screenDesktops don’t include one. A good 24-inch screen costs from under £100.
- Keyboard and mouseOften not in the box, especially with towers and Mac minis.
- Wi-FiSome towers have only a wired network socket. Check before buying if your router is in another room.
Choosing a screen? Our monitor guide → · Thinking Mac mini? Our Mac mini guide →
Quick questions
Desktop or laptop?
If you rarely leave the desk, a desktop and a good monitor give more for the money and last longer.
Can I add memory later?
In most towers and some mini PCs, yes. In a Mac mini, never: choose enough at the start.
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