The best office PCs: configurable desktop PCs for the office and home office

Who a SCHENKER office PC is for

The SCHENKER OFFICE Station is aimed at anyone looking for a reliable, understated machine for everyday office work: one that runs quietly and keeps doing its job for years, without a flashy gaming look and without unnecessary preinstalled software.

What specifications an office PC really needs

How much computing power you actually need for everyday office work depends heavily on your use cases. The overview below shows what really matters for each component.

If you regularly edit photos, videos or 3D projects beyond office work, a specialised SCHENKER workstation is the better choice.

You can find out which SCHENKER series is designed for what at the end of this page.

Which processor is suitable for an office PC?

A modern mid-range multi-core processor is the right choice for office work and handles office applications, web browsing and video calls without bottlenecks.

AMD CPUs with 6 to 8 cores and 12 to 16 threads offer the best price-performance ratio here. For Intel configurations, the recommendation changes because a different architecture is used.

For office PCs with Intel, CPUs with 10 or more cores (6 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores) are recommended. More powerful high-end processors only pay off for very compute-intensive office tasks or for additional video or 3D editing.

How much RAM does an office PC need?

For an office PC, 16 GB of RAM is the recommended minimum. It lets you run office applications, video calls and browsers with many open tabs in parallel without pushing the PC to its limits.

If you multitask very heavily, you can choose up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory in our configurator to match your needs.

Does an office PC need a dedicated graphics card?

No, a PC for the office or home office does not need a dedicated GPU. Integrated graphics are sufficient for word processing, spreadsheets, web browsing and video calls. They are built into processors that come with an integrated graphics unit. A separate graphics card only pays off if you regularly edit images, videos or 3D content.

Which raises a fair question:

How do I know whether my processor has integrated graphics?

In general, current AMD and Intel processors come with a graphics unit. For older CPU generations, AMD additionally marked its CPUs with an iGPU with a "G" in the name. Intel does it the other way round and marks all processors without an integrated graphics unit with an "F".

Rest assured: all SCHENKER office PCs are equipped with suitable processors with integrated graphics. You also always have the option of adding a dedicated GPU in the configurator.

What is the difference between an office PC and a gaming PC?

An office PC is designed for quiet, efficient continuous operation and does without a dedicated graphics card. It also tends to be compact and visually understated. A gaming PC, on the other hand, relies on a powerful graphics card and stronger cooling. At bestware.com, you can find powerful gaming desktop PCs from the XMG brand.

What sets a SCHENKER office PC apart from standard mass-market PCs?

The SCHENKER OFFICE Station differs from a mass-produced product above all in its planning and manufacturing. The PC components are carefully selected and tested by tech experts, giving you the best foundation for your office configuration.

Every office desktop is assembled by hand in Leipzig instead of rolling off a production line in large volumes. Before shipping, each system goes through our own in-house test procedure, in which function and stability are checked.

This deliberately positions SCHENKER OFFICE in the upper market segment rather than at entry level. The focus is not on the lowest price but on a high-quality system built to last. A standard you can feel, not just read on a spec sheet.

On top of that comes the service: bestware.com has been recognised by Notebookcheck five times in a row for service and support satisfaction. If you have questions or would like help with your purchase decision, our local customer support will be happy to help.

This means you don't get an anonymous mass-market product, but a system built in Germany that comes directly from the manufacturer.

Which other SCHENKER series suits you?

If you prefer to work on the go, laptops may be a better fit for you. The SCHENKER business laptops of the WORK and CONNECT series are strong alternatives for mobile office use or occasional work from home. Matching accessories such as an office monitor, a keyboard, an office mouse or even a docking station or webcam can be selected directly in the configurator.

An office PC is designed for everyday office work. A workstation, by contrast, is aimed at compute-intensive professional applications and offers significantly more performance for them. If your tasks go beyond office work, SCHENKER offers specialised desktop series: the CAD Station for design engineering and CAD, the GRAPHICS Station for 3D and rendering, the VIDEO Station for video editing and animation, the IMAGE Station for image editing and the XR Station for VR and XR applications.

For an overview of the full range, see SCHENKER laptops or SCHENKER desktop PCs.