Top Picks for the Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1214 to US$2080, 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 ($1700 - $2275)

  

  ME PC EDGE 100A Gaming PC from US$1330;
  ~$2080 with accessories

  This Gaming build combines powerful components in a relatively understated chassis (by gaming standards at least). It's a reliable choice if you frequently play... Read More about the V_EDGE100AV192

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • 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	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  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 Warframe

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Apex Legends

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 20.90 x 47.80 x 47.30 cm

  Weight: 15.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1329.15 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-12-15 04:16:29, EST

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1700 - $2275)

  

  ME PC GT1100AN Gaming PC from US$1060;
  ~$1720 with accessories

  Already capable of impressive performances, this build will also help simplify future upgrades; allowing this Gaming rig to last a few GPU generations. If you'r... Read More about the GT1100ANV191

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  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	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  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 Warframe

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Apex Legends

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 480.00 GB

  Dimensions: 18.80 x 36.50 x 37.90 cm

  Weight: 10.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1055.72 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-12-15 06:05:55, EST

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• #1, Stationary Computers ($1400 - $1700)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$92025%, Best price yet!
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a pretty good graphics card and ships with enough memory to handle most tasks out there. You could last quite a while on this configuration... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h4e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • 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	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  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
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  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 Warframe

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Apex Legends

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$911.41 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2019-12-15 04:10:16, EST

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• #6, Stationary Computers ($1700 - $2275)

  

  Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$122011% cheaper than usual
  ~$1890 with accessories

  This gaming PC will let you enjoy all but the most demanding PC games out there, and thanks to ample memory, it will also excel at most creative tasks... Read More about the GL10CS-BS762-CB

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • 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
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  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 Warframe

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Apex Legends

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 42.80 x 43.00 cm

  Weight: 7.983 kg

  detailed info

  US$1215.22 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-12-15 09:35:39, EST

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• #11, Stationary Computers ($1700 - $2275)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$1260;
  ~$1940 with accessories

  This Gaming PC offers a compelling balance of power for the price and is capable of handling quite a few demanding Triple-A Games and demanding creative program... Read More about the i5090-di5090_sb_h32e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  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	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  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 Warframe

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Apex Legends

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 128 GB (~2.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$1253.2 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2019-12-15 13:46:06, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #1, Laptops ($1325 - $1525)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1050;
  ~$1402 with accessories

  Capable of delivering fluid performances for the most demanding games currently out there, this laptop features impressive components, especially considering th... Read More about the i3590-7971BLK-PCA

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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 Warframe

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Apex Legends

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.55 x 25.40 x 2.16 cm

  Weight: 2.350 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1049.99

  • US$1049.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 03:32:41, EST
  • US$1139.27 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 09:19:49, EST
  • US$1291.17 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-12-15 09:21:18, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($1025 - $1325)

  

  Asus ROG STRIX Hero Edition 15" Gaming Laptop from US$91020% cheaper than usual
  ~$1214 with accessories

  This is a compelling cost-efficient gaming laptop which would also make a great companion for creative tasks like video editing or graphic design; as long as yo... Read More about the GL503GE-US72

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • 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	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fortnite

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Warframe

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Apex Legends

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.30 cm

  Weight: 2.600 kg

  detailed info

  US$906.86 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-12-15 05:53:54, EST

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• #3, Laptops ($1525 - $1875)

  

  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1370;
  ~$1819 with accessories

  This laptop is relatively light for a gaming laptop, and if you need to carry a laptop this powerful on a regular basis, this could be a compelling product... Read More about the GP63 8RE-202CA

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Apex Legends

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.28 x 25.98 x 2.89 cm

  Weight: 2.200 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1366.37

  • US$1366.37 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-12-13 22:55:09, EST
  • US$2121.33 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-12-13 23:35:48, EST

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• #8, Laptops ($1025 - $1325)

  

  Asus TUF 15-inch Gaming Laptop from US$920;
  ~$1220 with accessories

  This laptop's top priorities are performance and durability, and the resulting computer is capable of handling demanding video games and creative tasks. It's sm... Read More about the FX505DT-BB71-CB

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  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 Warframe

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Apex Legends

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

  Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.218 kg

  detailed info

  US$911.41 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-12-15 09:09:58, EST

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