Top Picks for the Hardcore Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1220 to US$2260, 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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  ME PC EDGE 100A Gaming PC from US$1440;
  ~$2230 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	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  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	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Arma 3

  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 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$1439.14 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-10-14 14:44:40, EDT

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  ME PC GT1100AN Gaming PC from US$1140;
  ~$1830 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
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Arma 3

  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 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$1136.16 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-10-15 13:46:02, EDT

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  HP OMEN Obelisk Gaming Computer from US$91020%, Best price yet!
  ~$1488 with accessories

  This gaming tower PC comes with a large hard drive for your media and games collections, and even though it does not offer the most upgrade options, it will be... Read More about the 875-0009

  • 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	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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	4.5/5
  Storage	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	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  4/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Arma 3

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.51 x 35.71 x 43.31 cm

  Weight: 9.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$907.39 from Staples (New) as of 2019-10-15 13:35:26, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$1250;
  ~$1940 with accessories

  This affordable gaming PC will let you enjoy all but the most demanding PC games out there at their best and thanks to ample memory, will also excel at most cre... Read More about the GL10CS-RB761-CA

  • 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
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  4/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Arma 3

  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 i7-9700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 18.03 x 42.93 x 42.93 cm

  Weight: 7.983 kg

  detailed info

  US$1249.77 from Staples (New) as of 2019-10-14 16:00:52, EDT

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  ME PC GT1200I Gaming PC from US$1470;
  ~$2260 with accessories

  This build is designed to handle the most demanding games out there while also providing plenty of upgrade options. This way, you can maintain its performance l... Read More about the GT1200IV192

  • 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	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Arma 3

  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 i5-9600K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 22.30 x 50.00 x 47.50 cm

  Weight: 15.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1461.86 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-10-14 15:03:18, EDT

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  HP Omen Obelisk Gaming PC from US$16005% cheaper than usual
  ~$2090 with accessories

  This gaming PC starts up with pretty good graphical performances right out of the box, capable of handling even the most demanding Triple-A games of this era... Read More about the 875-0049

  • 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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  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	3/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Arma 3

  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 i7-8700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.51 x 35.71 x 43.31 cm

  Weight: 10.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$1590.62 from HP (New) as of 2019-10-15 13:20:10, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron i5680 Gaming Desktop from US$990;
  ~$1589 with accessories

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

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Arma 3

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  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

  US$983.92 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-10-13 05:44:10, EDT

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  HP Omen Gaming PC from US$99010% 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 Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  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
  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	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  4/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Arma 3

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Total War: Three Kingdoms

  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

  US$984.67 from London Drugs (New) as of 2019-10-15 04:18:25, EDT

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$910;
  ~$1220 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 Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Tinkerer
  • 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	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Monster Hunter: World

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Arma 3

  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 i7-9750H

  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$908.92

  • US$908.92 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 11:21:37, EDT
  • US$1363.39 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 11:20:16, EDT

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