Top Picks for the Serious Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1119 to US$1890, 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 ($1000 - $1850)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1120;
  ~$1690 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 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	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  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	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  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$1114.77 from HP (New) as of 2021-04-14 11:27:36, EDT

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$880;
  ~$1390 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  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	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in 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 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$875.89 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-04-16 03:23:18, EDT

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• #5, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$88015% cheaper than usual
  ~$1390 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_s23e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video 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	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  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	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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 i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$875.89 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-04-16 06:41:02, EDT

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• #9, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$84019% cheaper than usual
  ~$1340 with accessories

  This affordable gaming PC features appealing specs for the price and is well worth a look if you're looking for a gaming station on a budget or a graphical work... Read More about the TG01-1109

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  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	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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 i5-10400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.77 x 33.74 cm

  Weight: 5.960 kg

  detailed info

  US$836.08 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-04-16 03:37:52, EDT

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• #4, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$880;
  ~$1390 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 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	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  US$875.89 from HP (New) as of 2021-04-13 11:53:50, EDT

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• 

  MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$8804%, Best price yet!
  ~$1119 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 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	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  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

  US$875.1 from Canada Computers (New) as of 2021-04-14 05:35:56, EDT

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• #10, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$960;
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This Gaming PC maximizes the power you get for your investment. It does lack a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory and a Solid St... Read More about the dg5000_s1e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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 i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 7.600 kg

  detailed info

  US$955.52 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-04-16 03:23:53, EDT

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• #7, Stationary Computers ($1850 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1280;
  ~$1890 with accessories

  If you need a PC capable of handling advanced graphics for gaming or creative tasks but can't invest much, this setup offers quite a bit of power for the invest... Read More about the dg5000_s59e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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 i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1274.02 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-04-16 03:24:00, EDT

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• #3, Laptops ($1025 - $1875)

  

  HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$1340;
  ~$1702 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 Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  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

  US$1339.32 from Newegg (New) as of 2021-04-16 04:05:53, EDT

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