To try present some affordable computers that meet or exceed our requirements we have made this list here, with several budgets, in common for these are that we try to find for the price a good value, regardless of the price point. However we can't test for all specific use cases, we can only say these devices should meet or exceed the minimum specifications according to the information they have provided; buyer beware.
These are designed to met the specifications elaborated in the Hardware Requirements page, which can be found by pressing the button below.
Budget Computers: For when you literally only use a computer for work.
(Desktops below 200$ Laptops Below 350$) *Prices may change.
N9505 (And Similar) Slightly aged (Q3-2021), but this will often come with a small discount. If the current price is appropriate, save a few dollars, if its not, keep going.
12GB Ram, 512 SSD
15.6inch Screen 1080p IPS panel
*(Warning, Mini-HDMI: NOT full / normal sized)
Intel N95(and similar), (Q1, 2023) Shows Increased performance compared to previous generation, while not significantly increasing price, however sale prices will vary.
Intel I3-N305, (Q1, 2023) is a 8 Core, 8 thread, that is a step up from the base level CPUs above. While on the pricery end for this list. The computers with this are more mainstream brands, that *might* be of better quality.
Some Basics if needed for a desktop.
AOC
1080p
75Hz
HDMI - VGA
Vesa mountable
24 / 27 inch models.
Very affordable
Mac OS, The Mac Mini is very affordable if you desire Mac OS, and have a keyboard, mouse and monitor already. Anything after this is also great, and great.
Headsets - General Suggestions
Please note that we do not support Bluetooth/wireless devices (this includes headsets, mouse, keyboards, etc.).
USB: Tried and tested USB headset that we recommend as the first choice. Cheap enough at about 20$ and gets the job done.