Top Picks for the Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1119 to US$1990, with accessories.

Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.

• #1, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1120;
  ~$1690 with accessories

  For the right price, this Gaming PC can be a very compelling option, capable of handling most demanding games currently out there. In terms of durability, acces... Read More about the TG01-0299

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fortnite

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Minecraft

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in The Sims 4

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 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

  US$1114.77 from HP (New) as of 2021-04-14 11:27:36, EDT

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$880;
  ~$1390 with accessories

  This Gaming PC hits an appealing balance between affordability, power and speed. It does lack a few features I'd like to see in a gaming system (like paired mem... Read More about the dg5000_sb_ls94e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fortnite

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Minecraft

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in The Sims 4

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 512 GB (~1.5 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$875.89 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-04-16 03:23:18, EDT

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• #9, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$84019% cheaper than usual
  ~$1340 with accessories

  This affordable gaming PC features appealing specs for the price and is well worth a look if you're looking for a gaming station on a budget or a graphical work... Read More about the TG01-1109

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Fortnite

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Minecraft

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in The Sims 4

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.77 x 33.74 cm

  Weight: 5.960 kg

  detailed info

  US$836.08 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-04-16 03:37:52, EDT

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• #6, Stationary Computers ($1850 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$136026% cheaper than usual
  ~$1990 with accessories

  Here's a Gaming PC combining compelling features such as a powerful Processor, a roomy and speedy combination of Solid-State and Mechanical Drives and a powerfu... Read More about the dg5000_s27e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  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	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fortnite

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Minecraft

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in The Sims 4

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-10700F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  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$1353.65 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-04-16 06:07:16, EDT

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• #4, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$880;
  ~$1390 with accessories

  This desktop PC manages to combine a lot of horsepower for the cost without sacrificing too much in terms of features or maintenance/upgrade options... Read More about the TG01-0199

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  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	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Fortnite

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Minecraft

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in The Sims 4

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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

  US$875.89 from HP (New) as of 2021-04-13 11:53:50, EDT

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• #6, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$1230;
  ~$1830 with accessories

  This computer is a good fit for advanced productivity, creativity and multitasking on a budget, and thanks to fast storage, it'll keep your loading times to a m... Read More about the di3880_s4400e

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  4/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Fortnite

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  2/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Minecraft

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in The Sims 4

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-10700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 1030

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm

  Weight: 6.020 kg

  detailed info

  US$1226.25 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-04-16 03:22:14, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1850 - ∞)

  

  Asus Strix Gaming PC from US$1360;
  ~$1990 with accessories

  This Gaming PC manages to combine pretty impressive specs for the price without compromising much in terms of ease of maintenance and upgrades... Read More about the G15DH-SBR563-CB

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  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	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fortnite

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Minecraft

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in The Sims 4

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 512 GB (~1.5 TB)

  Dimensions: 15.80 x 42.10 x 49.80 cm

  Weight: 11.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1353.65 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-04-16 04:51:54, EDT

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• 

  MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$8804%, Best price yet!
  ~$1119 with accessories

  This laptop aims to deliver satisfying gaming performance at a reasonable price, and it's worth a look if you need a gaming PC that can be set anywhere. You wil... Read More about the A3DDK-012CA

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fortnite

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Minecraft

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in The Sims 4

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500M

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.76 x 24.79 x 2.74 cm

  Weight: 2.300 kg

  detailed info

  US$875.1 from Canada Computers (New) as of 2021-04-14 05:35:56, EDT

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• #4, Laptops ($1025 - $1875)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1360;
  ~$1720 with accessories

  This laptop packs a large battery and some powerful hardware in a package that's easy to carry. It's better suited for short high-performance sessions, but not... Read More about the XPS7590-nxps157590_s1608e

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fortnite

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Minecraft

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in The Sims 4

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cm

  Weight: 2.041 kg

  detailed info

  US$1353.65 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-04-16 03:22:45, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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