Top Stationary Computers for the Long-Term Gamer

If you're going to spend a lot of money on a brand-new gaming PC, making sure it can be upgraded is a wise decision. This is the only way to keep playing demanding top-shelf games year after year and it saves you money in the long run.

Your options 8 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1186 to US$1990, with accessories.

Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC from US$12206%, Best price yet!
~$1930 with accessories

If you need a new Gaming PC fast, you could do a lot worse than this Gaming PC by Dell. It already packs serious gaming hardware as-is, but it is also reasonabl... Read More about the i5680-7491BLU-PCA
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

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

performance in Triple-A Video Games

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in No Man's Sky Next

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in Overwatch

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.
Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cm
Weight: 13.74 kg
detailed info from US$1212.77
- US$1212.77 from Best Buy (Open Box)
  as of 2019-02-19 10:46:28, EST
- US$1364.37 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2019-02-19 10:45:30, EST
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HP OMEN 880 Gaming Desktop PC from US$118012% cheaper than usual
~$1844 with accessories

If you take gaming seriously but don't want to build a rig yourself or order a custom-built PC, this desktop will deliver impressive gaming performance and can... Read More about the 880-030
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

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

performance in Triple-A Video Games

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in No Man's Sky Next

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in Overwatch

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.
Specs

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 19.20 x 44.21 x 41.72 cm
Weight: 17.60 kg
detailed info from US$1177.9
- US$1177.9 from Tiger Direct (New)
  as of 2019-02-20 04:31:47, EST
- US$1295.29 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-02-19 12:26:29, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$9905% cheaper than usual
~$1525 with accessories

Built with extra oomph, this PC is capable of handling creative projects and even some gaming.
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

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

performance in Triple-A Video Games

2.5/5
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

performance in No Man's Sky Next

3/5
Meets recommended specs

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

3.5/5
Meets recommended specs

performance in Overwatch

4.5/5
This should run nicely
Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Memory: 12.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm
Weight: 5.15 kg
detailed info from US$985.37
- US$985.37 from HP (New)
  as of 2019-02-15 10:50:07, EST
- US$985.37 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2019-02-19 11:23:24, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Dell Inspiron Gaming PC from US$1220;
~$1930 with accessories

A cost-effective gaming rig with decent upgrade options, it's well worth considering, especially with the right discount.
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

performance in Triple-A Video Games

3/5
Meets recommended specs

performance in No Man's Sky Next

1/5
Meets minimal requirements

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

3/5
Meets recommended specs

performance in Overwatch

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.
Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 8.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cm
Weight: 13.74 kg

detailed info
US$1212.77 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2019-02-17 13:54:11, EST

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 Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
MSI Nightblade MI3 8RA-022CA from US$680;
~$1186 with accessories

A compact Gaming PC for the living room or anywhere space is limited. With carrying handles, it's also an attractive option for LAN parties or if you have to re... Read More about the MI3 8RA-022CA
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Compact Towers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy N/A

performance in Triple-A Video Games

1.5/5
Meets minimal requirements

performance in No Man's Sky Next

0/5
Does not meet software's minimum requirements

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

2.5/5
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

performance in Overwatch

2.5/5
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.
Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 12.80 x 34.20 x 26.80 cm
Weight: 8.40 kg
detailed info from US$679
- US$679 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-02-19 12:19:36, EST
- US$764.8 from Newegg (New)
  as of 2019-02-19 12:20:38, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$1290;
~$1990 with accessories

This gaming PC stands ready to feast on the most demanding of PC games. Moreover, it's handily available in retail stores... Read More about the GD30CI-RB71-GTX1070-CB
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

performance in Triple-A Video Games

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in No Man's Sky Next

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

performance in Overwatch

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.
Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 23.11 x 54.10 x 55.12 cm
Weight: 17.01 kg

detailed info
US$1288.57 from Staples (New)
as of 2019-02-19 12:27:40, EST

Pricing Accuracy
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Dell Alienware Aurora R7 from US$1220;
~$1889 with accessories

This cost-effective and upgradable gaming PC is worth a look under the right circumstances.
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy N/A

performance in Triple-A Video Games

3/5
Meets recommended specs

performance in No Man's Sky Next

1/5
Meets minimal requirements

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

3/5
Meets recommended specs

performance in Overwatch

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.
Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 21.18 x 36.04 x 47.24 cm
Weight: 14.82 kg

detailed info
US$1212.02 from Microsoft (New)
as of 2019-02-19 11:56:44, EST

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Dell Alienware Aurora R6 Gaming Desktop from US$1150;
~$1798 with accessories

This gaming PC is capable of handling some of the most demanding games on the market and even VR. I think it should have a few more bells and whistles for this... Read More about the AWAUR6-7482SLV
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

performance in Triple-A Video Games

3/5
Meets recommended specs

performance in No Man's Sky Next

1/5
Meets minimal requirements

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

3/5
Meets recommended specs

performance in Overwatch

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.
Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 21.20 x 47.25 x 36.05 cm
Weight: 14.81 kg

detailed info
US$1142.94 from Walmart (New)
as of 2019-02-20 04:17:32, EST

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

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

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

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

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

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	3/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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Top Stationary Computers for the Long-Term Gamer

Your options 8 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1186 to US$1990, with accessories.

Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC from US$12206%, Best price yet!~$1930 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Triple-A Video Games

performance in No Man's Sky Next

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

performance in Overwatch

Pricing Accuracy

HP OMEN 880 Gaming Desktop PC from US$118012% cheaper than usual~$1844 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Triple-A Video Games

performance in No Man's Sky Next

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

performance in Overwatch

Pricing Accuracy

HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$9905% cheaper than usual~$1525 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Triple-A Video Games

performance in No Man's Sky Next

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

performance in Overwatch

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Gaming PC from US$1220;~$1930 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Triple-A Video Games

performance in No Man's Sky Next

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

performance in Overwatch

Pricing Accuracy

MSI Nightblade MI3 8RA-022CA from US$680;~$1186 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Triple-A Video Games

performance in No Man's Sky Next

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

performance in Overwatch

Pricing Accuracy

Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$1290;~$1990 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Triple-A Video Games

performance in No Man's Sky Next

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

performance in Overwatch

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Alienware Aurora R7 from US$1220;~$1889 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Triple-A Video Games

performance in No Man's Sky Next

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

performance in Overwatch

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Alienware Aurora R6 Gaming Desktop from US$1150;~$1798 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Triple-A Video Games

performance in No Man's Sky Next

performance in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

performance in Overwatch

Pricing Accuracy

Narrow down your search

Looking for a specific kind of device?

Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC from US$12206%, Best price yet!
~$1930 with accessories

HP OMEN 880 Gaming Desktop PC from US$118012% cheaper than usual
~$1844 with accessories

HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$9905% cheaper than usual
~$1525 with accessories

Dell Inspiron Gaming PC from US$1220;
~$1930 with accessories

MSI Nightblade MI3 8RA-022CA from US$680;
~$1186 with accessories

Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$1290;
~$1990 with accessories

Dell Alienware Aurora R7 from US$1220;
~$1889 with accessories

Dell Alienware Aurora R6 Gaming Desktop from US$1150;
~$1798 with accessories