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$1,500 HOME & OFFICE PCs

The global economy is looking very shaky, and probably will be for some time to come. In a time of steep inflation, with household budgets taking a hammering, finding bang for your buck is more important than ever.

During the pandemic, many of you would have come to realise that a smartphone or tablet just can’t perform the kinds of tasks that a PC can. Even a laptop might not be up to the task. Is the screen too small? Is it noisy? Is the keyboard uncomfortable to use? Laptops and desktops, while fundamentally similar, are really rather different devices. The humble PC is here to stay.

With that in mind, we’ve gathered a range of PC systems that offer real value for money. Whether you need a system for working from home, a gaming rig, or something for the bedroom, we’ve got some awesome systems that deliver not just value, but smart performance too.

It’s easy to get carried away by sales people saying you should buy this PC or include this graphics card or add that component. Gaming is an exception, but a 2022 PC, even a budget one can do just about everything you ask of it. Multitasking? Media consumption? Productivity? Heck, what about just playing TikTok or encoding some little videos or tweaking some photos for Instagram? A powerful PC is overkill for a huge chunk of the market. Don’t get sucked into spending big money on capabilities you will rarely, if ever take advantage of.

There are a multitude of reasons to buy

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