Best Gaming Experience for Tower Computers

Looking for the best gaming experience on tower computers? From all the devices on file, the following 6 currently offer the best performance:

Best Gaming Experience US$2190 - US$3990

For games, graphical power is your main concern and the following tower computers have plenty in store. Be warned: this list was built with absolutely no regards for the price. If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for gaming machines at below-average prices.

#2, Stationary Computers ($2650 - ∞)

Asus ROG Strix Call of Duty Gaming PC from US$2650;
~$3789 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

Dimensions: 17.78 x 45.72 x 39.88 cm
Weight: 11.020 kg

detailed info
US$2647.46 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2020-10-26 08:26:29, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#5, Stationary Computers ($1600 - $2650)

HP Omen Obelisk Gaming PC from US$1670;
~$2440 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Dimensions: 16.51 x 35.71 x 43.31 cm
Weight: 12.111 kg
detailed info from US$1664.6
- US$1664.6 from HP (New)
  as of 2020-10-13 11:50:47, EDT
- US$1891.56 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-10-26 06:34:42, EDT
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#6, Stationary Computers ($1600 - $2650)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1440;
~$2190 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10700F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.200 kg

detailed info
US$1437.61 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-10-26 03:45:37, EDT

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#1, Stationary Computers ($2650 - ∞)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$190029% cheaper than usual
~$2790 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i9-10900F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 32.00 GB

Storage: 3 TB

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.200 kg

detailed info
US$1891.59 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-10-26 05:04:11, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#3, Stationary Computers ($2650 - ∞)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$2120;
~$3090 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 4/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10700F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB + 512 GB (~2.5 TB)

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.200 kg

detailed info
US$2118.58 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-10-26 03:46:47, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#4, Stationary Computers ($2650 - ∞)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$2800;
~$3990 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 0/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i9-10900F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 64.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB + 512 GB (~2.5 TB)

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.200 kg

detailed info
US$2799.56 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-10-26 03:46:54, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	4/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	4/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	0/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Best Gaming Experience under $1500

Need something cheaper? No worries; here are the most gaming-capable tower computers priced below average. They might not run every game on ultra, but you will be able to play.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.

#2, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1600)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$880;
~$1440 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.200 kg

detailed info
US$870.13 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-10-26 03:45:00, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#3, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1600)

HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$69010%, Best price yet!
~$1190 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.70 x 33.74 cm
Weight: 5.960 kg
detailed info from US$680.97
- US$680.97 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-10-26 07:01:06, EDT
- US$832.29 from HP (New)
  as of 2020-10-26 11:49:53, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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#4, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1600)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$720;
~$1240 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.200 kg

detailed info
US$718.8 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-10-26 03:44:37, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×