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.

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’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, 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.

Hi,

As title says I am trying to find a PC build for under 600. I mainly just play WoW and Fortnite and these are two builds I came across. I mainly want to just get a build thats ready to go and I'm not experienced enough to build it part by part. Will either of these two builds be fine? All suggestions for my budget range on a pre built are much appreciated. (from the UK).

https://www.ebay.co.uk pc one- (maxed out with i7 quad and nvidia gpu and no monitor selected).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/pc two

So I've been looking into getting a pc for gaming and to have at home. For the past 4 years I have been using a standard Dell laptop for indie gaming and it still works fine. However, since I use my laptop for everything computer related I want to get a reasonable priced pc for gaming and leave my laptop for work. I don't play any high graphics or AAA games and mostly stick to 2GB indie games on steam so graphics is no big issue, but I would like one with proper ram, storage and processor better than my laptop. I also don't really mind used as long as they are in great condition. Is there any good pc's or websites to look for some?

As the title suggests, my friend is looking for a prebuilt gaming PC under $2,000 as a Christmas gift. He mainly plans to use it for games like Team Fortress 2, Overwatch 2, and Fortnite. Additionally, he hopes the PC will last around five years and provide some upgrade options for the future. What is the best brand or product that would meet his needs?

A little bit of context: I primarily play World of Warcraft with some other games mixed in between (like Stray, etc.) on my gaming laptop. I’m looking to get my first PC, but am in the $1000-1300 range. What can you guys recommend for a prebuilt? Thank you! Sorry if I don’t have enough information, I am willing to answer questions!

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.

I’m looking to buy a prebuilt gaming PC but not sure which brands or models are actually worth the money in 2025. Any solid recommendations for performance and reliability?

Budget is flexible, but I'm aiming for the best value around the $2000–$2300 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.

I have looked on different sites and according to them these are the best prebuilt gaming pcs:

1. CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme

2. iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO

3. MSI Codex R2 AI

4. CyberPowerPC Gamer Master

I'm looking for some real user experience. So, what's the best prebuilt gaming pc I can get?

2025 Update:

• This easy tutorial has been ported to TopRigz. A quicker and more convenient method is to visit Toprigz, enter your budget, and it’ll automatically show you the best value and most powerful gaming PC for your budget, including options for the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.

How to buy:

1. Find vendors that sell reasonably priced prebuilt PCs in your country.

2. Choose your price ranges, I'd recommend at least 2 price ranges. Sort by "Price Low to High".

3. Your graphics card is the most important component in any gaming PC, it has the biggest impact on performance. Always pick the PC with the fastest GPU you can afford. Check out the GPU comparison chart here.

4. When comparing PCs with GPUs of similar performance, choose the one with the stronger CPU. For mostly single-threaded workloads, such as gaming, you can compare CPUs by their single-core performance using this site.

5. RAM: 16GB is recommended, 8GB still does the job. 3000Mhz RAM is recommended for AMD's CPUs, and 2666Mhz is good enough for Intel's CPUs. Don't choose the more expensive 3200Mhz RAM because 3000Mhz CL15 and 3200Mhz CL16 have the same absolute latency.

TL, DR:

1. Don’t overspend on hardware, people often forget they’ll need money for games too. They focus too much on the specs and forget that games themselves can be a large expense.

2. Don't listen to dissenting opinions from PC elitists on Reddit. They will trash people who have budget systems and don't overspend on overpriced, useless parts. In fact, a reasonably priced prebuilt PC will still have the same performance and upgradability as an overpriced one.

3. Stay away from terribly overpriced Cybertron, CLX SET, NZXT, MSI, Acer, MainGear, Digital Storm, and Build Redux PCs. Those companies leverage their successful marketing in order to upcharge their PCs.

Tips:

• Don't overspend on CPUs. Games tend to be more forgiving of older CPUs than of previous-generation GPUs, so even a CPU that's several generations old should still be okay.

• You don't need to buy Windows, you can use it for free forever without activation. Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive) you can use to install Windows 11 for free: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d

• Always update your Windows and GPU drivers to the latest version:

  • AMD Radeon graphics card drivers

  • Intel Arc graphics card drivers

  • NVIDIA graphics card drivers

• Please don't install antivirus software. The built-in Windows Security is lightweight and really effective.

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.

I’m looking for a solid prebuilt and could use real-world advice. Here’s my info so you can point me the right way:

• Budget: around $1,200–$1,600 (can stretch if it’s a clear upgrade)

• Use: 90% gaming, 10% light editing/school

• Targets: 1440p, high settings, 100–144 FPS in shooters and open-world titles

• Priorities: good airflow, quiet under load, clean cable management, no sketchy proprietary parts

• Nice to have: Wi-Fi 6E, 1TB+ NVMe, room for a second SSD, 750W+ PSU, 32GB RAM if possible, Windows key included

• Size/aesthetic: mid-tower, minimal RGB is fine

• Warranty/return: at least 1-year parts/labor and easy returns

Questions:

• Which brands/lines actually use standard motherboards/PSUs and have decent BIOS support?

• Any models with known thermal issues or throttling to avoid?

• Better to buy from a boutique builder vs big box for this budget?

• If there’s a standout CPU/GPU combo for 1440p right now, what is it?

• What would you upgrade first after purchase (RAM, cooler, storage)?

Would love a few specific models to shortlist and any “gotchas” you’ve run into. Thanks!

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!