Top Picks for the Hardcore Gamer

Your options 8 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1590 to US$2290, 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 ($1500 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$106038%, Best price yet!
  ~$1590 with accessories

  Here's a Gaming PC combining compelling features such as an i7 Processor, a fast Solid-State Drive to keep loading times to a minimum and a dedicated Graphics C... Read More about the dg5000_s70e

  • 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	3.5/5
  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	4.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Crucible

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-10700F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1050.27 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-06-22 03:48:24, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1500 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$122035%, Best price yet!
  ~$1790 with accessories

  Here's a Gaming PC combining compelling features such as a powerful Processor, a speedy Solid-State Drive to keep loading times to a minimum and a powerful Grap... Read More about the dg5000_sb_ls93e

  • 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	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  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	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Crucible

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  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: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1211.85 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-06-22 03:58:18, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1500 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$106034% cheaper than usual
  ~$1590 with accessories

  This Gaming PC delivers great graphics for the investment. It lacks a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory), but with fast storage... Read More about the dg5000_sb_ls90e

  • 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	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Crucible

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

  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$1050.27 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-06-22 04:01:51, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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• #4, Stationary Computers ($1500 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$162018% cheaper than usual
  ~$2290 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 an impressive... Read More about the dg5000_s60e

  • 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	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Crucible

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-10700F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

  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$1615.81 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-06-22 03:51:44, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #7, Stationary Computers ($1500 - ∞)

  

  Asus Strix Gaming PC from US$1380;
  ~$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
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  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
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Crucible

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  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$1373.44 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-06-21 04:22:08, EDT

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• #10, Stationary Computers ($1500 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1460;
  ~$2090 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	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Crucible

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  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$1454.23 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-06-22 03:17:45, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #11, Stationary Computers ($1500 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1590;
  ~$2251 with accessories

  This Gaming PC delivers great graphics for the investment. It lacks a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory), but with fast storage... Read More about the dg5000_sb_s96e

  • 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	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Crucible

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1584.3 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-06-22 03:17:30, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #1, Laptops ($1625 - ∞)

  

  Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$166021%, Best price yet!
  ~$2110 with accessories

  This laptop is a bit on the larger side, but its mass didn't go to waste, enabling it to sustain maximum performance without overheating or getting overly noisy... Read More about the navm15r3_s01e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Crucible

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cm

  Weight: 2.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$1656.2 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-06-22 04:06:56, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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