Top Picks for the Serious Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1290 to US$2012, 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 ($1400 - ∞)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1210;
  ~$1890 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 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	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Planet Zoo

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  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$1203.46 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-08-07 07:29:13, EDT

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1400 - ∞)

  

  ME PC GT1100AN Gaming PC from US$1130;
  ~$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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  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
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Planet Zoo

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  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$1128.24 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2020-08-07 03:51:35, EDT

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1400)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$7605%, Best price yet!
  ~$1290 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 Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Planet Zoo

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  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

  from US$752.16

  • US$752.16 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-08-07 10:02:33, EDT
  • US$902.59 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-08-07 07:46:26, EDT

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• #5, Stationary Computers ($1400 - ∞)

  

  Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$1160;
  ~$2012 with accessories

  This affordable gaming PC will let you enjoy all but the most demanding PC games out there at their best and makes a solid foundation on which to build as techn... Read More about the GL10CS-BS761-CB

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • 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	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  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	1/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Planet Zoo

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 43.00 x 42.80 cm

  Weight: 8.000 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1150.81

  • US$1150.81 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-08-07 08:35:13, EDT
  • US$1294.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-08-06 11:04:30, EDT

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• #5, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1400)

  

  Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC - Iron Grey from US$79019% cheaper than usual
  ~$1380 with accessories

  This gaming PC will let you enjoy most PC games out there, including quite a few recent Tripple-A titles. A few upgrades could help to make it even better at a... Read More about the GL10CS-BH552-CB

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Planet Zoo

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 43.00 x 42.80 cm

  Weight: 8.001 kg

  detailed info

  US$789.77 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-08-07 09:17:04, EDT

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• #1, Laptops ($1375 - $1675)

  

  HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$1130;
  ~$1520 with accessories

  This cost-efficient gaming laptop is capable of delivering immersive interactive experiences and handle demanding visual tasks like video editing fluidly.

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Planet Zoo

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.00 x 25.60 x 2.34 cm

  Weight: 2.220 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1128.24

  • US$1128.24 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-08-07 06:06:42, EDT
  • US$1167.35 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-08-07 07:36:28, EDT

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• #2, Laptops ($1375 - $1675)

  

  MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$1060;
  ~$1419 with accessories

  This laptop aims to deliver satisfying gaming performance at a reasonable price, and it's worth a look if you need a gaming PC that can be set anywhere. You wil... Read More about the A3DDK-012CA

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Planet Zoo

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500M

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.76 x 24.79 x 2.74 cm

  Weight: 2.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1052.28

  • US$1052.28 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-08-07 04:02:52, EDT
  • US$1053.02 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-08-07 04:27:29, EDT
  • US$1059.79 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-08-07 07:01:59, EDT

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• #2, Laptops ($1675 - $2125)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1210;
  ~$1850 with accessories

  This laptop packs a large battery and some powerful hardware in a package that's easy to carry. It's better suited for short high-performance sessions, but not... Read More about the XPS7590-nxps157590_s1608e

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops 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	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Planet Zoo

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cm

  Weight: 2.041 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1202.71

  • US$1202.71 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
    as of 2020-08-07 10:26:31, EDT
  • US$1376.45 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2020-08-07 10:31:15, EDT

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• #3, Laptops ($1375 - $1675)

  

  Asus ROG Strix G 15" Gaming PC from US$1210;
  ~$1669 with accessories

  This laptop packs extra oomph in a package small enough to carry around daily. It's also equipped with enough cooling to sustain performance over long gaming or... Read More about the GL531GT-UB74

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Farming Simulator 19

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Planet Zoo

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.04 x 27.51 x 2.59 cm

  Weight: 2.395 kg

  detailed info

  US$1202.71 from Microsoft (New) as of 2020-08-07 04:43:11, EDT

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