Top Picks for the Serious Gamer

Your options 7 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1240 to US$1820, 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 ($1450 - $1650)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$90019% cheaper than usual
  ~$1540 with accessories

  This Gaming PC might not include the most impressive graphics card, but it will unlock quite a few avenues with creative programs and a few games. It combines t... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h6e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  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	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2

  2/5

  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 i7-9700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$893.2 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:58:20, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1650 - $1800)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$104026% cheaper than usual
  ~$1740 with accessories

  This Gaming PC hits an excellent level of performance and is capable of handling demanding Triple-A Games. Its dual storage configuration helps minimize loading... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h10e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$1036.11 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 06:01:22, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$83028% cheaper than usual
  ~$1440 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a pretty good graphics card and ships with enough memory to handle most tasks out there. You could last quite a while on this configuration... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h4e

  • 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	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Destiny 2

  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 i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$821.74 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:53:56, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1800 - $2100)

  

  ME PC GT1100AN Gaming PC from US$1070;
  ~$1820 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	2.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  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	4/5
  Storage	2/5
  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	2.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Destiny 2

  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 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$1064.7 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2020-05-22 04:47:34, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$68027% cheaper than usual
  ~$1240 with accessories

  This Gaming PC might not be the most powerful out there, but it's quite cost-effective for the price and is capable of handling a few demanding Triple-A Games i... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h2e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  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	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2

  2/5

  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 i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$678.83 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:34:29, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #4, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$790;
  ~$1390 with accessories

  This Gaming PC offers a compelling balance of power for the price and is capable of handling quite a few demanding Triple-A Games right off the bat... Read More about the i5090-5183GRY-PCA

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 7.570 kg

  detailed info

  US$786.02 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-05-24 05:56:04, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1450 - $1650)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$930;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a pretty serious graphics card, but with CPU on board and starting RAM, it is better suited as a gaming rig than a creative workstation... Read More about the i5090-di5090_sb_h7e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$928.93 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-05-24 04:06:56, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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