Top Picks for the Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1390 to US$2090, 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 ($1600 - $2200)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1110;
  ~$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	3.5/5
  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$1104.73 from HP (New) as of 2021-01-21 11:31:11, EST

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$8704%, Best price yet!
  ~$1390 with accessories

  This Gaming PC maximizes the power you get for your investment... Read More about the dg5000_s4e

  • 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	2/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	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	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  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

  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$868 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-01-22 04:18:41, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1600 - $2200)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$103024%, Best price yet!
  ~$1990 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a pretty serious graphics card and is capable of handling demanding Triple-A Games in this configuration. With a relatively sizeable solid-... Read More about the i5090-7711GRY-PCA

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  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 i7-9700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1025.82

  • US$1025.82 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2021-01-22 05:14:02, EST
  • US$1341.43 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-01-22 04:54:04, EST

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• #4, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1030;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  Here's a Gaming PC combining compelling features such as an i7 Processor, a combination of fast Solid-State and Roomy Mechanical Drives completed with a dedicat... Read More about the dg5000_s48e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • 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
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Enthusiast Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fortnite

  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 i7-10700F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1025.82 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-01-22 03:26:06, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #5, Stationary Computers ($1600 - $2200)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1270;
  ~$1890 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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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

  from US$1262.55

  • US$1262.55 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-01-20 03:41:07, EST
  • US$1262.55 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2021-01-22 03:25:40, EST

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• #6, Stationary Computers ($1600 - $2200)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$14305%, Best price yet!
  ~$2090 with accessories

  Here's a Gaming PC combining compelling features such as an i7 Processor, a roomy and speedy combination of Solid-State and Mechanical Drives and a powerful Gra... Read More about the dg5000_s12e

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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 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$1420.37 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-01-22 04:22:13, EST

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• #5, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$870;
  ~$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	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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$868 from HP (New) as of 2021-01-18 11:43:02, EST

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• #7, Stationary Computers ($1600 - $2200)

  

  Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$1220;
  ~$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
  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	2/5
  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
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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$1215.21 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-01-22 03:24:08, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #8, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1030;
  ~$1590 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
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	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
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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 i5-10400

  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$1025.82 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-01-20 06:01:19, EST

  pricing accuracy

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