PCs Under R10 000

Mini PCs, desktop PCs and barebone kits priced under R10 000 from PCBuilder, Giada, MINISFORUM, ASRock and Dell, for home, office and digital signage.

These are entry-level machines for browsing, email, documents, video calls and streaming, plus compact players for running display screens. They are not built for demanding games or heavy video editing.

• Ready to use or barebone: a barebone kit is sold without memory, storage or Windows, so you add those yourself. A complete PC lists its memory, SSD and Windows edition in the title.
• Memory: 8GB handles everyday work, and 16GB is more comfortable with many browser tabs open.
• Storage: choose an SSD for fast start-up; 256GB is a workable minimum and 512GB gives more room.
• Mini PC or tower: a mini PC saves desk space and can mount behind a monitor, while a tower is easier to upgrade later.
• Signage players and thin clients: these are made for driving display screens or connecting to a remote desktop, not for general home use.
• What is included: a monitor, keyboard and mouse are sold separately unless the product page says otherwise.