Top Picks for the Serious Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1195 to US$2090, 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 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 ARK: Survival Evolved

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  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 ARK: Survival Evolved

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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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  HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$760;
  ~$1289 with accessories

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

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  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	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Survival Evolved

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  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$756.66

  • US$756.66 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-10-14 13:19:25, EDT
  • US$946.8 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-10-14 17:24:46, 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 ARK: Survival Evolved

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  4/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  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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  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 ARK: Survival Evolved

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  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 ARK: Survival Evolved

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  3/5

  Meets 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 ARK: Survival Evolved

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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 ARK: Survival Evolved

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  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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  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$89024% cheaper than usual
  ~$1195 with accessories

  This laptop is relatively light for a gaming laptop, and if you need to carry a laptop this powerful on a regular basis, this could be a compelling product... Read More about the GP63 8RE-202CA

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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 ARK: Survival Evolved

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.28 x 25.98 x 2.89 cm

  Weight: 2.200 kg

  detailed info

  from US$889.79

  • US$889.79 from Amazon (Used)
    as of 2019-10-15 12:34:58, EDT
  • US$1135.41 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 12:38:55, EDT
  • US$1541.39 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-10-15 12:37:10, EDT

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