HP Pavilion p6580t Core i5 Dual Core 3.2GHz PC for $616 + free shipping

The HP Home & Home Office Store offers the HP Pavilion p6580t Intel Core i5 3.2GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. BS048AV#ABA, for $640.99. Apply coupon code "SVMB39487" to chop it to $615.99. With free shipping, that's $9 under our May mention and the lowest total price we could find for this configuration. (It's also the least expensive HP desktop we've seen with a Core i5-650 3.2GHz CPU.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz dual-core processor, 6GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, Gigabit Ethernet, memory card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon expires July 31.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 11:38 am

Asus EeeTop Atom 1.6GHz All-in-One 16" Desktop for $380 + free shipping

Adorama offers the Asus EeeTop Intel Atom 1.6GHz All-in-One 16" Desktop PC, model no. ET1602C, for $379.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest total price we could find by $20 and the least expensive EeeTop we've seen. (We mentioned a better-equipped model for $15 more, but only after rebate, back in May.) It features an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 15.6" LCD, 1GB RAM, 160GB 5,400 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, 1.3-megapixel webcam, card reader, and Windows XP Home. Of note, this PC does not include an optical drive.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 10:17 am

Dell Vostro 430 Core i7 Quad 2.8GHz PC w/ 20" LCD for $799 + free shipping

Dell Small Business offers its Dell Vostro 430 Intel Core i7 2.8GHz Desktop PC together with the Dell E Series E2010H 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $799 with free shipping via the directions below. That's $316 off and the lowest total price we've seen for this model with an Intel Core i7 processor. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core i7-860 2.8GHz quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 160GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD-ROM drive, NVIDIA GeForce G310 512MB video card with HDMI, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit. To get this deal:

1. Click here to start at $689
2. select "Intel Core i7-860 w/VT (2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache)" (+ $110.00)
3. add to cart for $799

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 3:12 pm

Refurbished ASUS Essentio Intel Dual Core 2.6GHz PC for $285 + $10 s&h

newegg.com offers the factory-refurbished ASUS Essentio Pentium Dual-Core 2.6GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. CM5570-AP002, for $284.99. With $9.99 for shipping, that's $35 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $30. (It's also the least expensive ASUS Essentio desktop we've seen.) Features include an Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300 2.6GHz processor, 6GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI output, and Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. A 90-day ASUS warranty applies.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:26 am

Dell Studio One 19" Intel Dual Core 2.6GHz PC for $554 + free shipping

Dell Home offers the Dell Studio One 19 Pentium Dual-Core 2.6GHz 18.5" Desktop PC in Charcoal Trim for $738.99. Apply coupon codes "?$QNC1?HSKNR9F" and "?8CN$RJ?W5TQ0C" to lower it to $554.24 and bag free shipping, respectively. That's $13 under our May mention, which included less RAM, a smaller hard drive, and lacked wireless, and is the lowest total price we've seen for this system. Sales tax is added where applicable. It touts an 18.5" 1366x768 touchscreen LCD with multi-touch features, Intel Pentium E5300 2.6GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 640GB 7200rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, nVidia GeForce 9200 graphics, 802.11g wireless, webcam, media card reader, and Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon expires September 1.

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 1:53 pm

Dell Inspiron 570 AMD Dual Core 2.8GHz Desktop PC for $400 + $19 s&h

Dell Home offers its Dell Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 2.8GHz Mini Tower Desktop PC in Piano Black or Pure White for $399.99 plus $19 for shipping. That's $70 off and the lowest total price we've seen for an Inspiron 570. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, DVD burner, memory card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 12:53 pm

Dell Studio XPS 7100 AMD 6-Core 2.8GHz Desktop PC for $700 + free shipping

Dell Home offers the Dell Studio XPS 7100 AMD Athlon II X6 2.8GHz Desktop PC (no monitor) for $699.99. Apply coupon code "?8CN$RJ?W5TQ0C" to yield free shipping. Although that's $10 over our mention from three weeks ago (which included a $30 gift card, since expired), it's still $339 off and among the least expensive 6-core Dell desktops we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an AMD Athlon II X6 1035T 2.8GHz quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GB video card, Gigabit Ethernet, 2GB of Dell Online Backup for one year, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Deal ends July 31.

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 10:57 am

Refurb HP Pavilion s5310f AMD Dual Core 3GHz PC for $292 + free shipping

OfficeMax offers the refurbished HP Pavilion Slimline s5310f Athlon II X2 3GHz Desktop PC, model no. AY643AA#ABA, for $292.12 with free shipping. That's a $93 overnight drop and $138 less than the best total price we've seen for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an AMD Athlon II X2 250 3GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, memory card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Note that no warranty information is given.

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 8:05 am

Refurb HP Pavilion Intel Dual Core 2.6GHz Desktop PC for $279 + free shipping

OfficeMax offers the refurbished HP Pavilion Slimline p6212f Pentium Dual-Core 2.6GHz Desktop PC for $279.49 with free shipping. That's $151 under our January mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this model. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300 2.6GHz processor, 6GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, media card reader, 802.11n wireless, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Note: No warranty information is provided.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 6:35 pm

HP Pavilion HPE-250f Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz PC for $1,000 + free shipping

newegg.com offers the HP Pavilion Elite HPE-250f Intel Core i7 2.8GHz Desktop PC, model no. BK174AA#ABA, for $999.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under our mention from a week ago and the lowest total price we could find by $150. It features an Intel Core i7-860 2.8GHz quad-core processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, Blu-ray reader / dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB graphics, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, memory card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 5:25 pm

Refurb HP Pavilion Intel Dual Core 2.6GHz Desktop PC $249 + free shipping

OfficeMax offers the factory-refurbished HP Pavilion Slimline s5220f Pentium Dual-Core 2.6GHz Desktop PC, model no. NY542AA#ABA, for $249.49 with free shipping. That's $94 under our February mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this model. (It's also $249 under the lowest price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300 2.6GHz processor, 4GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, media card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

A 1-year warranty applies, but it's unclear who supports it.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 2:54 pm

Refurbished HP Pavilion p6240f Core 2 Quad 2.5GHz PC for $369 + free shipping

OfficeMax offers the refurbished HP Pavilion p6240f Intel Core 2 Quad 2.5GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. NY550AA#ABA, for $369.49 with free shipping. That's $160 under March's mention of a refurbished unit and the lowest total price we could find by $173. (It's also the least expensive Core 2 Quad-equipped desktop we've seen since March.) Features include an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 8GB RAM, 750GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner with LightScribe, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, flash card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Of note, no warranty information is provided.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 2:48 pm

HP Pavilion Slimline s5510t Intel Dual Core 2.7GHz PC for $380 + $19 s&h

HP Home & Home Office Store offers its HP Pavilion Slimline s5510t Pentium Dual-Core 2.7GHz Desktop PC, model no. WS392AV#ABA, for $379.99 plus $19 for shipping. That's tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we've seen for a HP Pavilion Slimline s5510t with this configuration by $20. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5400 2.7GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, media card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 1:54 pm

Lenovo C315 AMD Dual Core 1.6GHz All-in-One 20" PC for $549 + free shipping

Lenovo offers its Lenovo C315 AMD Athlon II X2 1.6GHz All-in-One 20" Widescreen Desktop PC, model no. 40221FU, for $749. Coupon code "USPC1F726" knocks it to $549. With free shipping, that's $200 off and the lowest total price we've seen for any C315 desktop by $50. (However, last week's mention of this PC for $599 featured more RAM, a larger hard drive, and a better OS.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an AMD Athlon II X2 250U 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 20" 1600x900 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11g wireless, 1.3-megapixel webcam, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit. Coupon ends August 2.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 8:19 am

Refurbished HP Pavilion AMD Quad Core 2.8GHz Desktop PC for $390 + $5 s&h

Today only, Woot.com offers the factory-refurbished HP Pavilion p6310f AMD Athlon X4 Quad-Core 2.8GHz Desktop PC, model no. AY018AA#ABA, for $389.99 plus $5 for shipping. That's $45 below our mention of this refurb from two weeks ago and best-equipped HP quad-core PC we've seen at this price point. (It's also $149 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit.) It features an AMD Athlon X4 630 2.8GHz quad-core processor, 6GB RAM, 1TB 5400 rpm hard drive, DVD burner with LightScribe, flash card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. A 90-day HP warranty applies.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 1:15 am

Dell Inspiron 580 Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz PC for $470 + $19 s&h

Dell Home offers the Dell Inspiron 580 Intel Core i3 Dual 3.06GHz Desktop PC (no monitor) for $469.99. With $19 for shipping, it ties our mention from a week ago as the lowest price we've seen for an Inspiron 580 by $44. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core i3-540 3.06GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce G310 512MB video card, DVD burner, Gigabit Ethernet, 19-in-1 media card reader, 2GB of Dell Online Backup for one year, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Deal ends July 31.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 1:00 am

HP Pavilion Slimline s5510f AMD Dual Core 2.8GHz PC for $380 + free shipping

Office Depot offers the HP Pavilion Slimline s5510f Athlon II 2.8GHz Desktop PC, model no. BQ466AA#ABA, for $379.99 plus free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $70. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an AMD Athlon II 2.8GHz dual-core processor, 3GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, media card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Deal ends July 31.

Posted on 25 July 2010 | 3:24 pm

Lenovo A300 Intel Dual Core 2.2GHz All-in-One 22" PC for $699 + free shipping

Lenovo offers its Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 Pentium Dual-Core 2.2GHz All-in-One 21.5" Widescreen Desktop PC, model no. 40181NU, for $849. Coupon code "USPA300A722" cuts it to $699. With free shipping, that's $300 off and the least expensive IdeaCentre A300 all-in-one PC we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 0.75"-thick desktop features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2.2GHz, 21.5" 1920x1080 (1080p) widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, flash card reader, webcam, TV tuner, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Note: It doesn't have an optical drive. Deal ends July 28.

Posted on 24 July 2010 | 1:47 pm

Dell Vostro 230 Core 2 Quad 2.66GHz Desktop PC w/ 19" LCD for $478 + $8 s&h

Dell Small Business offers the Dell Vostro 230 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Mini Tower Desktop PC bundled with the Dell E1910H 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $478 plus $8 for shipping via the directions below. Although that's $19 over our mention of a Vostro 230 tower from last week, since expired, it's still $275 off and the lowest total price we could find for this desktop configured with a quad-core processor and a 19" LCD. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD-ROM, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit. To get this deal:

1. Click here to get started
2. select "Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 w/ VT (2.66GHz, 4M, L2Cache, 1333FSB) (+$265.00)"
3. select "Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (+$29.00)"
4. select "Dell 18.5" Widescreen E1910H Flat Panel Dipsplay (+$160.00)"
5. review and add to cart for $753
6. apply coupon code "RC6VWH16JPGFWP" to cut the price to $478

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 4:03 pm

Refurb HP Compaq Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz Desktop PC for $250 + free shipping

Buy.com offers the refurbished HP Compaq dc5700 Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz Microtower Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. HPRY860UP#ABA, for $249.99 with free shipping. That's $54 less than the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit. It includes an Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 80GB hard drive, DVD-ROM, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows XP Professional.

A 90-day warranty applies, but it's unclear who supports it.

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 2:51 pm

Acer Aspire Core 2 Quad 2.5GHz Desktop PC for $550 + $10 s&h

TigerDirect.com offers the Acer Aspire AX3810-U1802 Intel Core 2 Quad 2.5GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. PT.SC102.005, for $549.99. With around $10 for shipping, that's tied with our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $43. It features an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 6GB RAM, 1TB Serial ATA hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, HDMI, eSATA, FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Posted on 22 July 2010 | 9:55 pm

Dell Core i7 Quad 2.66GHz Blu-ray PC w/ 22" LCD for $1,000 + $19 s&h

Dell Home offers the Dell Studio XPS 9000 Intel Core i7 2.66GHz Desktop PC bundled with a Dell ST2210 21.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $1,249.99. (The LCD is added to your cart automatically.) Coupon code "5TK?LC9VJ5F$33" cuts it to $999.99. With $19 for shipping, that's $81 under our mention of the computer and monitor bundled with the gift card from three weeks ago, and the lowest total price we've seen for any XPS 9000 desktop bundled with an LCD display. (This deal has a better video card and Blu-ray drive, but smaller hard drive and less RAM.) Sales tax is added where applicable.

The XPS 9000 features an Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz quad-core processor, 6GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Blu-ray reader/DVD burner combo, NVIDIA GeForce GT220 1GB graphics, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit. Deal ends August 2.

Posted on 22 July 2010 | 5:53 pm

Dell Outlet coupon: 15% off all refurbished desktops and laptops

Dell Outlet takes 15% off all factory-refurbished Dell desktops and notebooks with no minimum required via coupon code "ZT6DZFK40BQ0F8". That's tied with an expired mention from last week as the best general-use discount we've seen on these items from Dell since April, when a 20% off coupon applied. Many orders qualify for free shipping and sales tax is added where applicable. Most models also include a 1-year warranty.

Posted on 22 July 2010 | 5:37 pm

Dell Small Business coupon: $275 off Vostro 230 desktops over $699

Dell Small Business cuts $275 off Dell Vostro 230 desktops of $699 or more via coupon code "RC6VWH16JPGFWP". That's the best discount we've seen on these models since June. (That coupon was a greater dollar-off amount, but required a higher minimum.) Plus, all systems qualify for free shipping. Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that the coupon replaces any instant discounts. Fast Track systems are excluded. Coupon ends July 28.

Posted on 22 July 2010 | 8:25 am

Used Dell OptiPlex 360 Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz PC for $425 + $32 s&h

LA Computer Company offers the used Dell OptiPlex 360 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Desktop PC for $425 plus $31.94 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for this PC by $152. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, and a dual-layer DVD burner. Note that it does not have an operating system, keyboard, or monitor.

A 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who supports it.

Posted on 21 July 2010 | 8:41 am

ECS Atom Dual Core 1.6GHz Barebones PC for $189 after rebate + free shipping

SuperBiiz.com offers the ECS MD120 Intel Atom Dual Core 1.6GHz Barebones Nettop PC in Black for $188.99 via the directions below. That's the lowest total price we could find by $73, although we saw it for $4 less two weeks ago, since expired. This 65-watt workstation is based on the NVIDIA ION chipset and includes an Intel Atom 330 1.6GHz dual-core processor, DVD burner, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI port, and more. Deal ends July 25. To get this deal:

1. Add the ECS MD120 Intel Atom Dual Core 1.6GHz Barebones PC to your cart for $238.99
2. apply coupon code "BUBBLE20" to cut it to $218.99
3. redeem this $30 mail-in rebate to further cut it to $188.99

Note: No keyboard, mouse, monitor, hard drive, RAM, or operating system is included.

Posted on 21 July 2010 | 8:00 am

Dell Vostro 230 Slim Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz PC w/ 19" LCD for $449 + $8 s&h

Dell Small Business offers the Dell Vostro 230 Slim Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Desktop PC bundled with the Dell E1910H 18.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $449 plus $8 for shipping. Although that's $10 over last week's mention, this configuration features a larger hard drive. (It's also $266 off and the lowest total price we could find for such a Dell desktop bundle.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD-ROM drive, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.

Posted on 20 July 2010 | 1:28 pm

HP Pavilion AMD Dual Core 1.6GHz All-in-One 19" PC for $525 + free shipping

The HP Home & Home Office Store offers its HP Pavilion MS230z AMD Athlon II 1.6GHz All-in-One 18.5" Desktop PC, model no. BK619AV#ABA, for $549.99. Apply coupon code "SVMB39487" to drop it to $524.99. With free shipping, that's $195 off and the lowest total price we could find for this model. Sales tax is where applicable. Features include an AMD Athlon II 250u 1.6GHz dual-core processor, built-in 18.5" 1366x786 widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM, 320GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive, DVD burner with LightScribe, 802.11g wireless, built-in speakers, media card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Posted on 20 July 2010 | 12:24 pm

Dell XPS 8100 Core i7 Quad 2.8GHz PC w/ 22" LCD for $1,000 + free shipping

Dell Home offers its Dell Studio XPS 8100 Intel Core i7 2.8GHz Desktop PC bundled with the Dell ST2210 21.5" HD Widescreen LCD Monitor for $999.99. Plus, receive free shipping via coupon code "?8CN$RJ?W5TQ0C". Although that's a buck over our May mention, which included a $30 gift card but no second optical drive, it's still $407 off and among the least expensive quad-core XPS 8100 PCs with a 22" LCD we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Core i7-860 2.8GHz quad-core processor, 6GB RAM, 750GB 7,200 rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, DVD-ROM, Nvidia GeForce G310 512MB DDR3 video card, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon expires July 31.

Posted on 20 July 2010 | 10:44 am

Compaq Presario AMD Sempron 2.7GHz Desktop PC for $250 + free shipping

Staples offers the Compaq Presario CQ5504F AMD Sempron 2.7GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. BK482AA#ABA, for $299.98. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $85. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an AMD Sempron 140 2.7GHz processor, 3GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner with LightScribe, flash card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Update: Even better, coupon code "66802" cuts it to $249.99.

Posted on 19 July 2010 | 2:57 pm