10 of the best gaming PCs: Why we love Corsair, Lenovo, Dell, and more

BEST DEALS ON GAMING PCS:

iBUYPOWER WA563GT3 – Gaming Desktop PC — $499.99 (save $140)
HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop — $546.32 (save $52.68)
XPS Tower Special Edition — $1,849.99 (save $210)
SkyTech Shadow Gaming Desktop AMD Ryzen 5 2600 — $639.99 (save $259.01)
XPS 8930 Tower — $549.99 (save $140)

The popularity of gaming PCs has exploded in recent years. Sure, there are plenty of people who won’t abandoned their beloved consoles. But a large number of gaming enthusiasts have been shifting their attention. And with good reason.

For starters, the games are cheaper and the breadth available is truly astounding. After all, console exclusives are (mostly) a thing of the past. You can use your PC to play the latest strategy and simulation games as well as the top offerings in eSports and first person shooters. Additionally, thanks to the PC’s open platform, you also have access to a wide array of wildly inventive independent games. No matter your penchant and preferences, you’re always guaranteed to find something that matches your mood, skill and desires. Read more…

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BEST QUIET PERFORMANCE

Corsair One Pro

If you’re tight on space but crave the HD and 4K power of a larger machine, consider the Corsair.

Processor Speed: 4.2 GHz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 960 GB

$2,300 from Best Buy

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BEST DESIGN

iBuyPower Snowblind

Processor: 3.7 GHz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 1 TB

$2,399 from iBuyPower

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BEST VALUE

CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme

Runs great right out of the gate but can also be upgraded at a future date.

Processor Speed: 2.8 GHz
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 1 TB

$779 from Amazon

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BEST PORTABILITY

Lenovo Legion C530 Cube

Processor Speed: Up to 4.60 GHz
RAM : Up to 16GB
Storage: 1 TB

$819.99 from Lenovo

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BEST FOR THE NEW GAMER

Acer Aspire Gaming Desktop GX-281

Great brand with even greater support.

Processor Speed: 3.2 GHz
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 1000 GB

$820.33 from Walmart

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BEST BUDGET PICK

Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5680

Processor Speed: 3.2 GHz
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 1.25 TB

$649.99 from Dell

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BEST GRAPHICS

CyberPowerPC Gamer Panzer

Processor Speed:: 3.8 GHz
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 2048 GB

$3,177 from Amazon

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BEST UPGRADABILITY

Alienware Aurora R7

If you’re in the market for a gaming PC with impressive accessibility and function, the Alienware Aurora R7 is a solid choice. Its tool-less design allows for upgrades to ensure a future-proof system.

Processor Speed: 4.6 GHz
RAM: 64 GB
Storage: 2 TB

$0 from Amazon