PC SPECIAL .......7 stunning PCs for high-end performance

7 stunning PCs for high-end performance



Everyone needs a computer. It doesn't have to be a huge gaming rig or as DIY as a Raspberry Pi, but computers are still integral to our everyday life. Even as a few touchscreen slates are coming closer to replicating the abilities of a computer, there are still a ton of features that can only be enjoyed on a PC. Whatever your preference in form factor or specs, these are the best computers you can buy off the shelf (or, online) today:

1 This machine is a gaming PC at heart

The Dell XPS Tower Special Edition is a master of deception. Inside it, you will find your choice of one of the latest high-end graphics card solutions from AMD or Nvidia in addition to a powerful Skylake processor paired with 8 GB RAM and plenty of storage. It may not have `the look', but it is capable of much more than basic word processing.CPU: Intel Core i5 ­ Core i7

2 A stylish all-in-one PC

The Apple iMac with 5K Retina display flaunts easy-to-use hardware combined with the acces sibility of macOS that makes for a near perfect computing experience. A built-in screen, speakers and 802.11ac wireless network ing are only complement ed by the fantastic Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2. All you need is a single power cable to get it up and running. CPU: Intel Dual Core i5 Quad Core i7

3 The art kid's dream computer

Microsoft doesn't seem to care what other hardware makers are doing, making the Surface Studio all the more glamorous as a result. It costs quite more than its competitors, but it's also a premium product. Featuring Surface Pen support and 10-point multi-touch, it's more than a basic productivity and entertainment machine.CPU: Intel Core i5 ­ i7 (6th gen)

4 A desktop for music lovers

The HP Pavilion Wave is perhaps the most inconspicuous computer you can buy. Developed in conjunction with Bang & Olufsen, the speaker is the system that steals the spotlight from the rest of the machine. Thanks to its quality-woven fabric chassis and Bluetooth audio output capabilities, the HP Pavilion Wave is the ultimate PC for music lovers.CPU: Intel Core i3 ­ Intel Core i5

5 Crafted for excellence and flexibility

The Dell XPS 27 is an all-in-one PC that will serve you with pristine quality.Resting atop an articulating stand is a 4K Ultra HD touchscreen display and ear numbing speakers. Not only is it attrac tive, but it's also top-notch when it comes to delivering powerful specs.CPU: Intel Core i5 ­ Core i7

6 The tiny computer you can trust

You wouldn't assume a PC that's the size of a flash drive to run Windows 10 almost seamlessly. The little Intel Compute Stick (Core M) could do that and more, however, without wasting space in your living room or the cabinet beneath your desk. Its tiny form factor and competent CPU should be enough to satisfy daily computing needs.CPU: Intel Core m3 ­ Core m5

7 A compact PC for everyday computing

The Asus VivoMini UN45 is designed for those yearning to keep their desktop in the living room. It may look like an external DVD drive, but this is a full-on desktop that can be used to watch 4K movies, present slideshows or anything else a `regular' desktop can do CPU: Intel Celeron N3000 ­ Pentium N3700.

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