Top Picks for the Hardcore Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $2090 to $2930, 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 GT2100I Gaming PC from $26007%, Best price yet!
  ~$2930 with accessories

  If you're looking for the best gaming hardware of mid-2018, this build comes very very close to delivering it. With straightforward upgrades, it will also help... Read More about the GT2100I

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	5/5
  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 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 500 GB (~1.49 TB)

  Dimensions: 22.30 x 50.00 x 47.50 cm

  Weight: 8.60 kg

  detailed info

  $2599.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-22 05:52:29, EDT

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  Lenovo Ideacentre Y900 RE-34ISZ Signature Edition Gaming Desktop from $19507%, Best price yet!
  ~$2239 with accessories

  If you'd prefer to buy your next Gaming PC pre-built, this model combines high-end components to deliver a rich and fluid gaming experience; including VR if you... Read More about the Y900 RE-34ISZ 90FK

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • 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	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 19.00 x 43.00 x 41.80 cm

  Weight: 14.96 kg

  detailed info

  $1949.00 from Microsoft as of 2018-06-22 12:14:29, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from $180010% cheaper than usual
  ~$2090 with accessories

  This gaming PC stands ready to feast on the most demanding of PC games. Moreover, it's handily available in retail stores... Read More about the GD30CI-RB71-GTX1070-CB

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • 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	4.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 23.11 x 54.10 x 55.12 cm

  Weight: 17.01 kg

  detailed info

  $1799.99 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 12:15:56, EDT

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  HP OMEN 880 Gaming Desktop PC from $1990;
  ~$2321 with accessories

  If you take gaming seriously but don't want to build a rig yourself or order a custom-built PC, this desktop will deliver impressive gaming performance and can... Read More about the 880-030

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • 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	4.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 19.20 x 44.21 x 41.72 cm

  Weight: 17.60 kg

  detailed info

  from $1984.99

  • $1984.99 from Tiger Direct as of 2018-06-22 05:28:54, EDT
  • $1999.99 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 13:21:38, EDT
  • $2108.01 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 05:28:10, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC from $2500;
  ~$2830 with accessories

  If you need a new Gaming PC fast, you could do a lot worse than this Gaming PC by Dell. It already packs serious gaming hardware as-is, but it is also reasonabl... Read More about the i5680-7491BLU-PCA

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cm

  Weight: 13.74 kg

  detailed info

  $2499.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:32:47, EDT

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  Dell Alienware Aurora R6 Gaming Desktop from $2250;
  ~$2567 with accessories

  This gaming PC is capable of handling even the most demanding games on the market, including VR. If you're looking for an impressive factory-built machine which... Read More about the AWAUR6-7512SLV

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious 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	4.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 21.20 x 47.25 x 36.05 cm

  Weight: 14.81 kg

  detailed info

  from $2243.99

  • $2243.99 from Tiger Direct as of 2018-06-22 04:46:54, EDT
  • $2310.00 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:31:33, EDT

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  HP Omen Gaming PC from $2300;
  ~$2590 with accessories

  Looking for a high-performance gaming PC and you need it now? This factory-built rig has some mouth-watering specs, and it's available from stores across Canada... Read More about the 880-029

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious 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	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 19.20 x 44.20 x 41.70 cm

  Weight: 17.60 kg

  detailed info

  $2299.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:58:20, EDT

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  Asus G11CD Tower Computer from $2610;
  ~$2899 with accessories

  Great, top-of-the-line gaming hardware you don't have to assemble yourself.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-6700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 17.52 x 42.16 x 43.94 cm

  Weight: 9.78 kg

  detailed info

  $2608.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:12:00, EDT

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  MSI Nightblade Compact Gaming PC from $250029% cheaper than usual
  ~$2830 with accessories

  Maximum gaming chops in cramped quarters; that's what this computer offers. If you take your gaming very seriously but need to do so in the least amount of spac... Read More about the X2-042TW

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	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 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Overwatch

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Rise of the Tomb Raider

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 21.01 x 45.39 x 32.99 cm

  Weight: 8.50 kg

  detailed info

  $2499.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:36:47, EDT

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