Best Desktops under R$4,500 for programming and development

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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5A-SC081UN Eco Black 2024

22.3 Developers Score
Intel Celeron 7305 8GB RAM 128GB Intel UHD Graphics 710 mini
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Best Desktops under R$9,000 for programming and development

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ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU70000U Black 2025

63.4 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 32GB RAM 1TB Intel Arc 140T mini
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ASUS NUC NUC13ANKH7 Black 2024

53.5 Developers Score
Intel Core i7 13620H 64GB RAM 0 Intel Iris Xe mini
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ASUS NUC 13 Pro

44.7 Developers Score
Intel Core i5 1340P 16GB RAM 512GB Intel Iris Xe Graphics mini
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ Barebone Kit

40.9 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 0 0 Intel Arc Graphics Mini
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ASUS NUC 14 Pro Slim

38.3 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 0 0 Intel Arc Graphics mini
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ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU70000UI

37.7 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 0 0 Intel Arc Graphics mini
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Best Desktops under R$14,000 for programming and development

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ASUS ExpertCenter P400 P440VA-DS504T Black 2023

45.3 Developers Score
Intel Core i5 13420H 16GB RAM 1TB Intel UHD Graphics aio
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKC7069CU Black 2025

42.3 Developers Score
Intel Core 7 240H 16GB RAM 1000GB Intel UHD Graphics 710 mini
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Best Desktops under R$25,000 for programming and development

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ASUS ROG G700 G700TF-XS776 Black 2025

77.9 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F 32GB RAM 1TB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Desktop
Why we recommend this

Equipped with a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and 12GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, this desktop handles demanding AI workloads and high-fidelity gaming with 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM. Its compact chassis belies strong connectivity, offering 11 USB-A ports alongside USB-C and 2.5G Ethernet, though the 1TB SSD may require expansion for large game libraries. This system is best for gamers and streamers who need a space-efficient tower capable of smooth 1440p performance and multitasking.

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ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus RNUC15CRSU9089AU Silver 2025

76.8 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 32GB RAM 1000GB Intel Arc Graphics mini
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN54

59.4 Developers Score
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 16GB RAM 1TB AMD Radeon 860M mini
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ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Black 2025

52.7 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 32GB RAM 1000GB Intel UHD Graphics 630 mini
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ASUS NUC 14 Performance Mini PC Barebone Kit

34.8 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 8GB RAM 0 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mini
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Premium Desktops for programming and development

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ASUS ROG NUC NUC15JNK 2025

77.6 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 16GB RAM 1TB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti mini
Why we recommend this

Combining an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor with an RTX 5070 Ti GPU and dedicated NPU, this 3.12kg mini desktop delivers high core-count performance in a deceptively small chassis. It offers robust connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, and multiple display outputs, functioning as a versatile compact hub. The ROG NUC is best suited for AI developers, data scientists, and 3D modelers who require desktop-class computing without sacrificing desk space.

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