Best Prime Day pre-built desktop PC deals 2021

Dell Xps 8940 Front
Dell Xps 8940 Front (Image credit: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)

The best Prime Day pre-built desktop PC deals see big discounts from Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and more. Whether it's a PC for office work, for school, for the living room, or for gaming, you should be able to get exactly what you need. And if you're shopping for a new GPU on Prime Day, a pre-built might just be the best way to get one because of stock shortages. We're expecting to see some of the best desktop computers go on sale, so be sure to check back often leading up to and during the sales event.

Best Prime Day pre-built desktop PC deals under $1,000

Most non-gaming pre-built desktop PCs are going to come in below the $1,000 mark, but with Prime Day deals you might find a truly premium option with a deep discount. A bunch of the major brands have frequent deals only made better by Prime Day, which we've rounded up here.

Best Prime Day pre-built gaming PC deals

Whether you're looking to score a high-end gaming system or just want a pre-built PC to get your hands on a GPU, there are a bunch of great Prime Day deals available on pre-built gaming PCs.

More of the best Prime Day pre-built desktop PC deals

There are plenty more great Prime Day deals on pre-built desktop PCs, including those above the $1,000 mark. We've rounded them up to make your shopping experience easier.

Get the best Prime Day pre-built desktop deal for you

When shopping for a new pre-built desktop PC, whether for gaming, office, or home life, you don't always want to just grab the best Prime Day deal out there. Performance hardware and features vary greatly, and you might just end up with way too much PC or way too little PC for your needs.

As with when you're checking out the best Prime Day laptop deals, set a budget and stick to it. You'll be much happier with your purchase. You also want to realize the tasks for which you'll be using your new PC. Just need something for web browsing, email, and occasional streaming? You can no doubt get away with a budget option that costs well less than $1,000. On the other hand, if you plan on heavy multitasking, including some specialized work like photo editing, a pricier option is best. Consider a discrete GPU as well.

For gamers, you already know what you need. A dedicated GPU, a modern desktop-class CPU, plenty of RAM, and a fast SSD with plenty of space are all recommended. The exact level of performance will depend on the games you're looking to play; check out our picks for best graphics card to see where performance sits.

Once you've found what appears to be the perfect deal, make sure it's actually a good deal. Many retailers will pump up prices in the weeks leading up to a sales event, only to drop them down again. If you're shopping at Amazon, a tool like CamelCamelCamel will spot any fake sales.

Be sure to also have a look at our collection of the best gaming desktop PCs and best desktop PCs for VR for more options.

Cale Hunt
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Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it. 

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