This guide explores affordable pre-built gaming PCs, offering options for various budgets. Building your own PC can be costly and time-consuming, making pre-built options attractive. While budget models may not include top-tier components like an RTX 5090, they still deliver excellent 1080p gaming performance, and some even handle 1440p. These PCs also offer upgrade potential for future enhancements.
TL;DR: Top Budget Gaming PCs
### Alienware Aurora R16
3See it at Dell
### HP Omen 25L Gaming Desktop
4See it at HP
### MSI Codex R2
5See it at AmazonSee it at Best Buy
### CLX Set
5See it at CLX
### Asus Rog Ally Z1
1See it at Amazon
Budget PCs utilize GPUs like the RTX 4060, Intel Arc B580, and AMD Radeon RX 7600, providing solid performance for the average gamer. Higher-end options like the RTX 4070 are possible with a Core i5 CPU. All selected PCs offer high frame rates at 1080p, with some capable of 1440p gaming. Upgrading components is a key advantage of these affordable systems.
Poll: Most Important Budget PC Component?
AnswerSee ResultsContributions by Ural Garrett, Danielle Abraham, Georgie Peru
Individual PC Reviews: (Note: Only excerpts of the reviews are included for brevity. The original text maintains the same structure and image placement.)
1. Alienware Aurora R16: Best Under $2000
- Specs: Intel Core i7-14700F, Nvidia RTX 4070 Super, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD.
- Compact design, but proprietary components may limit future upgrades. Excellent 1440p performance.
2. HP Omen 25L: Best Under $1500
- Specs: Intel Core i5-14400F, Nvidia GTX 1660 Super, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD.
- Solid 1080p performance, uses a last-generation GPU, but easily upgradeable due to standard components.
3. MSI Codex R2: Best Under $1000
- Specs: Intel Core i5-14400F, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD.
- Upgradable chassis, good 1080p performance, basic CPU cooler.
4. CLX Set: Best Under $800
- Specs: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 integrated graphics, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD.
- Excellent value, integrated graphics limit high-end gaming, but easily upgradable.
5. Asus ROG Ally Z1: Best Handheld Under $500
- Specs: AMD Ryzen Z1, integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD.
- Portable option, good for 1080p gaming at medium-low settings. Not a desktop PC.
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