Top Picks for the Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$350 to US$1590, 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.

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  Dell Inspiron i5680 Gaming Desktop from US$74015% cheaper than usual
  ~$1269 with accessories

  A cost-effective gaming PC, capable of delivering rich multimedia experience without the premium price tag.

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • 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	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0/5
  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	1.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Subnautica

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 21.59 x 43.76 x 45.90 cm

  Weight: 13.730 kg

  detailed info

  from US$737.45

  • US$737.45 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:57:52, EDT
  • US$941.58 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:48:55, EDT

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  HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$800;
  ~$1340 with accessories

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

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  2/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  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: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  from US$790.92

  • US$790.92 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 10:06:56, EDT
  • US$941.58 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:09:47, EDT
  • US$978.47 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:08:19, EDT

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  HP Omen Gaming PC from US$9809% cheaper than usual
  ~$1590 with accessories

  If you don't want to wait for your gaming PC to be built for you, this model offers good specs and can be conveniently picked up at your local electronic retail... Read More about the 870-219

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Subnautica

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.50 x 42.00 x 40.10 cm

  Weight: 10.500 kg

  detailed info

  from US$979.24

  • US$979.24 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:37:04, EDT
  • US$1207.44 from eBay (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:09:39, EDT

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  MSI Trident 3 Small Form Factor Gaming PC from US$900;
  ~$1474 with accessories

  Delivering impressive gaming performance in a compact machine, this Gaming PC could be especially interesting if you're looking to add a gaming PC in your livin... Read More about the 8RC-007CA

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • 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	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  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	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Subnautica

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 7.18 x 23.25 x 34.63 cm

  Weight: 6.100 kg

  detailed info

  from US$891.51

  • US$891.51 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 01:48:26, EDT
  • US$903.16 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 10:54:03, EDT
  • US$903.91 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 09:38:28, EDT

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$2803% cheaper than usual
  ~$560 with accessories

  The PS4 has been a staple of console gaming since 2013. The device's look has changed a little since it was first announced; it's now a bit smaller, but overall... Read More about the

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Consoles standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Subnautica

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD PS4 CPU

  Graphics: AMD PS4 GPU

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 28.80 x 26.50 x 3.90 cm

  Weight: 2.100 kg

  detailed info

  from US$271.14

  • US$271.14 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 01:30:21, EDT
  • US$286.23 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 06:33:31, EDT
  • US$286.23 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 01:25:44, EDT
  • US$301.3 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:26:13, EDT
  • US$361.56 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 00:38:54, EDT

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  Nintendo Switch from US$310;
  ~$400 with accessories

  The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a "regular" game console, or on the move as a tablet.

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  by Consoles standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Subnautica

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.2"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 23.88 x 10.16 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$301.27

  • US$301.27 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 08:07:55, EDT
  • US$301.27 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 08:06:45, EDT
  • US$301.3 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 11:47:55, EDT

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  Nintendo Switch from US$310;
  ~$400 with accessories

  The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a "regular" game console, or on the move as a tablet. This slight revision of t... Read More about the HAC-001(-01)

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  by Consoles standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Subnautica

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.2"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 23.88 x 10.16 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$301.3

  • US$301.3 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:34:00, EDT
  • US$301.3 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:45:55, EDT
  • US$301.3 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 05:58:58, EDT
  • US$301.3 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 06:02:28, EDT

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  Microsoft Xbox One X from US$3608% cheaper than usual
  ~$670 with accessories

  The Xbox One X is the most powerful console on the market, features a 4k Bluray drive and is especially attractive if you own or plan to own a 4K TV which is HD... Read More about the

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Subnautica

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Xbox One X CPU

  Graphics: AMD Xbox One X GPU

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 30.00 x 6.00 cm

  Weight: 3.810 kg

  detailed info

  from US$354.03

  • US$354.03 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:27:19, EDT
  • US$451.18 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 07:59:47, EDT
  • US$451.21 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:54:43, EDT
  • US$451.95 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:29:26, EDT

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  Nintendo Switch Lite from US$200;
  ~$350 with accessories

  This smaller version of the Nintendo Switch is dedicated to mobile gaming. So you do lose the option to connect this version of the console to the TV or to deta... Read More about the HDH-001

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Subnautica

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in Farming Simulator 17

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.5"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 9.14 x 20.83 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.277 kg

  detailed info

  from US$195.82

  • US$195.82 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 10:55:42, EDT
  • US$195.84 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:11:26, EDT
  • US$195.84 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:12:10, EDT
  • US$195.84 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:13:06, EDT
  • US$195.84 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:14:13, EDT
  • US$195.84 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:57:54, EDT
  • US$199.99 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 10:55:52, EDT

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