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If you've filled up your car at the pump or boarded a plane recently, you don't need us to tell you that prices for everyday goods and services have risen significantly. Whether it's fuel or food, consumers are finding themselves spending a bit more these days. But one place where you can still get a great deal is in new desktop computers. In "The Budget Beat" (p. 64), Senior Editor Matthew Murray takes a close look at five budget systems, designed for different needs, that are less than $750. The results? While low-priced computers often mean sacrifices like fewer features and slower performance, some broke from the norm, like the Cyberpower Gamer Infinity 1000 that surprised us with good gaming performance.