I’ve got a $2,500–$3,000 budget for a prebuilt gaming PC, but honestly I’m starting to think spending that much is kind of a scam.. most “high-end” pre-builts in this range seem like overpriced RGB boxes with mid-tier parts, insane markups, and specs that barely outperform rigs $800 cheaper. Is there actually a prebuilt out there that’s worth this kind of money, or is the whole $3K prebuilt market just hype?

Currently I am looking at these pre-builts companies:

• CyberPowerPC

• iBUYPOWER

• MSI Codex

Thanks in advance for any recommendation or tips!

So I don’t know if I’m allowed to ask a question like this on here or in the simple questions thread because I didn’t get a response on the simple questions thread, so If it’s not allowed let me know.

Anyways, I’ve been researching for the best quality pre-builds I can find, and I’m seeing that two of the most talked about pre-built pcs are the ABS Cyclone Aqua and pretty much any of the CyberPower PCs. Although every one I’ve heard of has mixed reviews(obviously) so I don’t know if those two I mentioned are even actually good. And btw, I am indeed dead set on getting a Pre-Built, so I won’t be changing my mind. Anyways, if anyone has an opinion on what some of the top brands for Pre-Built PCs are PLEASE let me know.

P.S. feel free to list any PC that you feel is good quality with good customer service, my budget is flexible.

I have zero experience on building them aside from connecting the wires and HDMI ports. I do indeed have a good PC with a 3060 graphics card, but I find it tempting to upgrade it to a 4090 and expand the storage, but I do not want to go into the hassle of simply upgrading it because I have no experience and YouTube tutorials are still confusing as hell.

Before you say to build your own- I am way too disorganized to do that effectively.

I have been looking at prebuilt gaming pc’s but it’s very confusing for me. It’s hard to tell for me, what specs I would need for the games that I want to play? I’m currently saving money so my budget is anywhere from $1500-3000. I don’t need anything super top of the line, but I still want something good- you know what I mean? I’m not a hardcore gamer, but I do like to game a lot. I’d also like to be able to mod games as well. Aesthetics aren’t important. Luckily i’m not into a lot of AAA games, mostly indie. I’ll list some games I’d like to be able to play.

• BG3

• Terraria

• SDV

• Plate up

• Phasmophobia

• Minecraft (moreso modded)

• Subnautica

• Fez

• Hades

• Palworld

I had a laptop (mistakes were made) that I used to be able to play some of these on, but it’s gone kaput recently. I learned my lesson lol

So, this question has been asked a lot in our subreddit. To resolve it once for an all, I have compiled a list of Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs in 2024. I will keep on updating this with new choices as per other Reddit users comments.

1. Skytech Gaming Nebula

2. CyberPowerPC Gaming Xtreme

3. Alienware Aurora R15

4. iBuyPower Y40

5. Lenovo Legion T5

6. SKytech Gaming Archangle

7. Corsair Vengeance

8. Skytech Gaming Azure

9. Alienware Aurora R16

10. HP Omen 16

These are some best prebuilt gaming PC as suggested by other Reddit users in various subreddits. If you have more in mind, please mention them in the comments below.

Building a setup in my new apartment - I've got the desk and the peripherals, but I don't have the actual hardware yet (and I’m not knowledgeable at all lol).

I want something balanced and future-proof, mainly for gaming + productivity. I also stream from time to time (on my laptop which is pretty trash). Budget’s around $2000 total.

I'm mostly torn between Intel vs AMD. I’ve been eyeing stuff like the CyberPower i9-14900KF + RTX 5070 variant, some iBUYPOWER models, but I'm honestly lost

If you had $2K for a prebuilt gaming PC, what would you pick and why?

Any regrets or “I wish I…” stories are super welcome :)

Edit:

I made a list for future readers of some good deals on Amazon right now:

Budget tier

• CyberPowerPC Gamer (i5-13400F + RTX 5060) - $987 - Entry-level gaming PC. Good for 1080p at medium to high settings. Not ideal for consistent high-FPS 1440p.

Mid tier

• CyberPowerPC Gamer (i7-14700F + RTX 5060 Ti) - $1,359 - Noticeable step up from the RTX 5060. Strong 1080p performance and acceptable 1440p gaming.

• CyberPowerPC Gamer (i9-14900KF + RTX 5070) - $1,979 - Very strong CPU paired with a capable GPU. Smooth 1440p at high settings, 4K possible with compromises.

• iBUYPOWER Slate (i7-14700F + RTX 5070) - $1,789 - Similar gaming performance to the i9/5070 system but cheaper. Solid all-around 1440p machine.

High tier

• iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO (Ryzen 9 7900X + RTX 5070 Ti) -$2,269 - Strong jump in GPU power. Excellent 1440p high-refresh and capable 4K gaming.

• Alienware Aurora (Ultra 9 285 + RTX 5080) - $2,799 - Top-end option here. Best choice for high-refresh 1440p and consistent 4K gaming, but priced accordingly.

I’m aware building your own is better but it’s my understanding that prebuilt is cheaper and obviously easier

Hello everyone, I'm in the market for a solid prebuilt gaming PC and was hoping to get some recommendations. I'm looking for something that's ready to go out of the box, with great performance for modern AAA titles and ideally some future-proofing.

Budget is flexible, but I'm aiming for the best value around the $1500–$200 range. I'd also love to hear any brands or specific models you’ve had good experiences with (or ones to avoid). Bonus points for good thermals, build quality, and upgradability.

Thanks in advance!

I’m looking for a good prebuilt for my boyfriend. He deserves a nice pc for gaming, but I don’t know anything about computers. He plays games like Destiny, Overwatch, and BG3. I’d like to be able to get him something to where he can enjoy these games without worrying about his little laptop giving out on him. Buying for Christmas, so figured I’d go ahead and ask. Want to buy him games & a new mouse, so I cannot go over $1500.

I can't build it myself but everywhere i look or ask, it just says to build one yourself.

I really need some suggestions for good PRE-BUILT gaming computers, so can I get some suggestions for websites where I could get one please?

Wondering what the best prebuilt company is to buy from. This would be my first pc and I dont want to break anything trying to build one myself. I’ve seen people say Digital Storm, NZKT, cyberpower, etc. But each one gets mixed reviews, wondering if someone could help point me in the best direction. My budget is between 2-3k.

Prebuilts have come a long way — better thermals, cleaner cable management, and competitive pricing in some cases. Yet many still swear by building their own systems for control and quality assurance.

In 2025, do you think the gap between prebuilts and custom rigs has closed? What would make you personally consider (or avoid) buying a prebuilt system today?

I'm needing some recommendations for a cheap gaming pc I can buy, but will still run decently. I know next to nothing about computers, but would love something that is straight forward to upgrade if I ever want to in the future. I'd prefer to stay as far under $800 as possible as I am a college student with a horse who costs me more money than I can afford to keep alive lol.

My current device I use to game on is a 10 year old macbook air which is at the point where I can't run base game Sims 4 (which was heartbreaking). I don't need anything fancy, though I would like to play Baldurs Gate 3 and Hogwarts Legacy in the future, I honestly just need something I can play my ridiculous horse girl games on.

I'm not going to be playing any online PVP games really where I need to be running on High Resolutions and framerates. The most online action I get into is Star Stable online, since I panic playing RDR2's storyline's combat, which I can't even run on my laptop lol, so that's about as much combat as I need.

If anyone has any recs please help me! I've been looking at a Periphio because they're cheap and I don't need anything fancy, but I honestly have no clue what I'm looking at and the more I research the more confused I get.

First of all, i'm quite curious why many people hate prebuilt pc so much? Why? It's just the price difference?

Now i'm planning to get a new one just because the performance on my current 7-year old pc has no longer been absolutely amazing anymore because of its age. Tbh my financial situation has been better lately so I want to get a prebuilt one for my daily gaming (Fortnite mainly) and i'm willing to pay up to $2000.

So which brands/companies do you think are really good to buy right now? Or what are your favorite brands so far? Thanks.

To prefix, have absolutely 0 experience building anything, and the only pc I've ever owned was a hand me down windows vista from 2007. Nonetheless, I'd like to try building it myself since I heard they'll last longer & are easier to fix. Not sure if I'd be better off just buying prebuilt based on my budget & experience building stuff, let me know. How hard can it be?

My budget is <$2500CAD. I'm currently on a mac, but I want to get into gaming... without the lag and the helicopter fan.

Any good videos/tips on how to build this thing, good parts/pcpartpicker links would be appreciated!

I’m looking at purchasing a pre-built gaming PC. I used to build my own computers years ago, so I already know that building your own rig is cheaper, but I honestly don’t have the same drive I once had when I was younger. I’m 45 now, and can afford to just have someone else take care of the physical stuff. 😁

Anyway, I’m just looking for the best company to purchase a PC from. I’m looking for companies who use actual commercial (quality) hardware that can be purchased by anyone (so not DELL, Alienware, HP, etc.), and also offer solid warranties.

The companies I’ve been currently looking at are:

• MSI

• iBUYPOWER

• Skytech

• Apex

Please post up your own experiences (good or bad) with a pre-built PC company, and any other details you might have. Thanks!

I’m looking to get a solid prebuilt gaming PC and wanted to hear from people who’ve actually owned or tested different brands. There are so many options out there, NZXT, Skytech, HP Omen, Lenovo Legion, and more. It’s hard to know which ones are actually reliable, well-cooled, and not overpriced.

My budget is up to $3000 max, and I’m mainly aiming for something that can handle 1080p/1440p gaming with good temps, clean cable management, and no thermal throttling.

If you’ve had good or bad experiences with prebuilts, I’d really appreciate your recommendations and warnings.