Best cheap gaming PC deals

The integrated graphics on this processor won't get you gaming higher resolutions or higher settings in modern games, but it's a great way to get into some light 1080p gaming. This gaming PC mainly acts to get you up and running, and you can then upgrade with a (relatively low-power) discrete GPU down the line, though bear in mind if you want the latest and greatest specs, including processor and RAM, you'll have to upgrade the entire PC, motherboard, too.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 5700G | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD

This is a great all-round build for the price, offering surprisingly few compromises for the budget price tag. Don't expect to play all the latest games at a high resolutions on max settings, but for lighter 1080p or 1440p gaming it should do well.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

You can get an RTX 5060 gaming PC for cheaper than this, but the main reason to consider this ABS one is that hefty chunk of RAM. You're getting 32 GB of very fast DDR5 memory, here, which is no small feat during a memory shortage. Use code ABS5MARCH for the full discount.

Key specs: Core i7 14700F | RTX 5060 | 32 GB DDR5-6400 | 1 TB SSD

If you're happy opting for Team Red rather than Team Green, this all-AMD build is great on a budget. The 9060 XT here is only the 8 GB version, but that should be enough VRAM for most games on lower resolutions, and the CPU is more than enough for everyday tasks.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 9600X | RX 9060 XT 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

You're getting a decent GPU with 16 GB of VRAM here, which is a bit of a luxury in today's climate, as well as some DDR5 memory and a current-gen CPU. Admittedly that's just 16 GB of RAM, and the CPU isn't the best for gaming of this gen, but for the price here, it's decent. Just note it has been cheaper in the past, as have most PCs in this list.

Key specs: Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD

For 2026 prices, this is a very reasonable asking for a solid mid-range rig. The caveat here is that CPU, which is arguably not worthy of the 'Ryzen 7' moniker as it performs similar to budget CPUs. But the good news it's socket AM5, so you can swap to one of the latest and greatest X3D chips for a big upgrade. 32 GB of fast DDR5 and 2 TB of storage is fantastic during a memory shortage, too.

Key specs: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | RTX 5070 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

There are strangely a lot of RTX 5070 gaming PCs out there for the same price as RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT machines, and that is just far too much for this middle order GPU. At $1,500 it's a bit more reasonable for the 12 GB card, even if you are getting a low-end Intel chip in the bargain. The 14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread CPU, but will still do a job in 2026. Only issue is the lack of upgrade path.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

This is not only cheaper than pretty much any other decent RX 9070 XT rig out there right now, but it also packs in some other great current-gen specs. In addition to the Ryzen 7 processor, that 32 GB of RAM is some fast DDR5, which is nothing to sniff at in the current market. So, an all-round fantastic high-end AMD build. Use code ABS5MARCH for the full discount.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9700X | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-6400 | 1 TB SSD

This would be a decent price even for an RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC without the health dose of RAM and storage. But with those two, this is a stellar build. The RTX 5070 Ti is a midrange GPU bordering on high-end territory, meaning which makes this rig good enough for almost any kind of gaming you might want to do. It's all packed into a dinky little chassis, too.

Key specs: Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5070 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 2 TB SSD

Here, you're getting AMD's best graphics card offering alongside some pretty beefy components. Admittedly, in the case of the CPU, that's a beefy previous-gen chip, but it's still an eight-core one and on the latest AM5 socket. Paired with that fast RAM, this makes for a great high-end build.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 7700 | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

In the current market, this is a decent price for a truly high-end gaming PC. The one caveat to that designator is the processor: it's fine for gaming, but don't expect to be ploughing through very CPU-intensive productivity tasks with the same ease you could get from a higher-end chip. For gaming, though, this build is pretty damn solid.

Key specs: Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

You're getting a high-end CPU and GPU combo with this rig, and it's all wrapped in Alienware's fancy packaging for a surprisingly reasonable price in the current market. But just bear in mind the DDR5 memory here isn't the fastest, and you're only getting 1 TB of storage.

Key specs: Core Ultra 9 285 | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD

For gaming performance, this Skytech build is about as good as they come, thanks to not only the incredibly speedy RTX 5080, but also the best gaming CPU right now, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The only real downside here is that you're getting just 1 TB of storage, but if you're willing to spend some time managing your game library, this rig is a great deal.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

RTX 5080 gaming PCs might be increasing in price, but here you're at least getting a well-rounded rig worthy of that high price. That's thanks to the current-gen X3D chip sitting alongside the GPU. We reckon it's the best processor for gaming on the market right now, and that makes this whole rig a tempting prospect. It also has 2 TB of storage, so your game library shouldn't have much to worry about.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

Yeah, this is far from a cheap rig. But you're getting pretty much the best gaming experience you can hope for here, with the fastest GPU on the market, an X3D chip, and 32 GB of fast RAM. The only thing that would make this better would be a current-gen X3D chip rather than previous-gen. But it'll still pip non-X3D ones, previous-gen or otherwise.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 5090 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

This is a great price for all you SFF (small form factor) lovers. You're getting an older and not very powerful CPU, and only 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, but for a cheap, portable gaming system these should serve just fine alongside the RTX 5060. Usually you have to pay the SFF tax for a mini PC, so it's great to see such a low price on this one. Don't expect miracles with this hardware, but for some light gaming and a small physical footprint, look no further.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 5500 | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD

This isn't as cheap as yesteryear's budget PCs, but it's a decent price for an RTX 5060 rig with 32 GB of fast DDR5 RAM during a memory shortage. It's certainly an entry-level build, but the platform should have some longevity to it.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 8400F | RTX 5060 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

We now have some entry-level RTX 50-series graphics cards on the market, and with it we're seeing builds like this pop up which should offer decent current-gen gaming performance without breaking the bank. The RTX 5060 Ti in this is paired with a previous-gen Intel CPU that has 6 P-Cores, which should be more than enough for mainstream gaming.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

This might not have the best CPU in it, but for the price it's still a very solid deal considering you're also getting 32 GB of fast RAM and 2 TB of storage next to the great midrange GPU. That's a socket AM5 CPU, too, meaning you won't need to change platforms to upgrade to a great current-gen chip.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 8400F | RTX 5070 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

This all-AMD gaming PC is about as cheap as you'll get for some bona fide high-end gameplay these days. You are having to settle for just 1 TB of storage and a previous-gen CPU, but it's still a more than capable rig, even for 4K gaming in most games. Just make sure you configure the build to match the specs below and price listed here.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 7600X | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD

The RX 9070 XT is AMD's top-end GPU offering right now, and with it you're getting RTX 5070 Ti-competing performance. That means high-end mainstream gaming at 1440p. Combined with a decent mid-range current-gen CPU you're getting a powerful setup, here. You'll probably want to double up that RAM and storage capacity before too long, though.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 9600X | RX 9070 XT | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This is about as cheap as you can get right now for a gaming PC that's bordering on the truly high-end. That's not only due to the RTX 5070 Ti, but also the processor, which gives you tons of 3D V-Cache that many games love to churn though.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 7500X3D | RTX 5070 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

Unless you're willing to pay a significant extra premium for an X3D chip, this is about as ideal an RTX 5080 gaming PC you can get. It's got a decent eight-core CPU and 32 GB of fast DDR5 RAM, so the RTX 5080 shouldn't be bottlenecked at all. And that means great high-end performance at 1440p and 4K, even if you don't enable Multi Frame Gen (MFG).

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9700X | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD