HP Compaq Presario CQ5320Y Desktop PC

Average multitasking and multicore performance.

A Gateway system offers faster performance, twice the storage and memory, and more connections for an extra $100; expensive eco-footprint; lacks HDMI.

The spare, affordable Compaq Presario CQ5320Y midtower desktop can hold its own in a light-duty multitasking environment, but that's really its only strength. We'd recommend saving up a few more dollars, which will net you a PC with far better features...