Best cheap gaming PC deals

The integrated graphics on this processor won't get you gaming at 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 about as entry-level as I'd go before considering ditching the discrete GPU altogether for a cheaper build with a good iGPU. That's primarily because you're only getting 16 GB of DDR4 RAM here. But for this price, it's fantastic value and a great entry into PC gaming.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD

If you're on a budget of around $1,000, this is where it's at right now. That's because you're not just getting the RTX 5060, but also a decent Core i5 CPU and 32 GB of RAM. It's not DDR5, but even 32 GB of DDR4 is rare these days thanks to the memory shortage, so this is a great all-round deal.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD

You might look at the RTX 5060 here and wonder whether it's worth spending just a little extra for an RTX 5060 Ti rig. That might net you more gaming performance, but here you're getting a full 32 GB of fast RAM and 2 TB of storage, which is very rare at this point, especially during a memory and storage shortage. That offers this build a ton of longevity, meaning down the line, you can just drop a GPU upgrade in and be good to go (just check the PSU requirements before you do so).

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

This is a great price for a build with a decent budget GPU and great CPU, and it should be good for 1080p gaming and even 1440p gaming if you don't mind lowering some settings in some games. Just bear in mind that the 16 GB of DDR5 RAM here is single-channel, judging by the pictures. It might be a good idea to upgrade to a proper 32 GB kit once the memory crisis (eventually) passes.

Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250KF | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This is as cheap as I've seen a decent RTX 5070 rig in a long while, and this one even has a very nice current-gen CPU. Just bear in mind that it lacks integrated graphics. Also bear in mind that this rig appears to have just a single 16 GB stick of RAM; upgrading to a proper 32 GB kit should probably be a first port of call whenever doing so is in budget.

Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This gaming PC has definitely got the coolness factor—and I'm not just talking about Thermaltake's track record when it comes to managing airflow. Inside the crisp white case, you'll spy not just an RTX 5070 but also a budget Intel Core i5 14400F CPU which offers plenty of bang for your buck.

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

AMD RX 9070 gaming PCs are still somewhat of a sweet spot for high-end performance, with equivalent RTX 5070 Ti builds often costing a lot more. This one has just 16 GB of RAM, but that shouldn't bottleneck things too much if you go light on the background apps.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 7700X | RX 9070 XT | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

This is the CPU/GPU combo that I use every day, and I can vouch for how well it works. Expect high-end performance in any game, but unfortunately without widespread FSR 4 support in games. You're also only getting 16 GB of RAM here, but that shouldn't bottleneck things much if you keep other apps closed while gaming.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

This is more expensive than some other RX 9070 XT builds you can find, but it's also rocking the best gaming CPU and a full 32 GB of RAM. If you want top-end AMD gaming performance with plenty of longevity, this is where it's at.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD

There's little more I need to do than point at the GPU and the price tag, here. I don't think we've seen a decent RTX 5080 gaming PC for this price—or possibly any RTX 5080 gaming PC—for quite some time. Sure, you're not getting the fastest CPU, so it's perhaps not for those of you that like really CPU-intensive games, but for everyone else this is great value at the high-end.d

Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250KF | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB

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 won't give you the same gaming performance as an X3D chip will, and we're certainly in X3D territory at this price range. That being said, the 265F is a decent enough productivity chip, and it won't be a massive bottleneck for gaming. Most games are GPU-bound, after all.

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

This not only comes with the second-fastest graphics card on the market, the RTX 5080, but also the best CPU for gaming, the Ryzen 7 9800XD. Of course it's not a cheap rig, but given you're getting top-tier components for truly top-end performance, it's a great rig with tons of longevity.

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

Price check: Best Buy $2,856

You're getting not only the fastest consumer GPU on the market, here, but also the absolute best CPU for gaming. What more needs to be said? Well, just that you're also getting a nice amount of fast RAM and storage. It's mighty expensive, but getting top-end performance doesn't come cheap.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 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

If you're looking for something around £1,000, something like this gaming PC will be your best bet. Don't expect to be able to play all the latest titles on max settings and high resolutions, but for 1080p it'll do great, and should even handle smooth 1440p gaming in most games if you're willing to mess around with your settings a little.

Key specs: Core i5 12400F | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD

Builds like this offer decent current-gen gaming performance without breaking the bank. The RTX 5060 Ti here is paired with a previous-gen Intel CPU that has six P-cores, which should be more than enough for mainstream gaming. And the RTX 5060 Ti here is the full-fat 16 GB version, too.

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

You're not getting the best CPU here, but for gaming it should do fine, especially with that RAM being dual-channel. The main allure here is getting an RTX 5070 in your build for this cheap of a price. If you're looking for a mid-range build for as cheap as possible, this one is worth considering.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 8400F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

If you're looking to get yourself completely set up, from system to monitor and peripherals, for under £1,500, I'd say this is where it's at. You'd benefit from a CPU upgrade before too long, and upping the RAM to 32 GB when that's eventually affordable again will be nice, but until then you have a decent enough mid-range rig with the RTX 5070 at the centre.

Key specs: Comes with 27-in 200 Hz IPS monitor & peripherals | Ryzen 5 8400F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 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 not the highest-end 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 9600X | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD

This PC doesn't have the best CPU, but with an AM5 socket, you should be good to upgrade that down the line just fine. And in addition to the RTX 5070, this build crucially has 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, which is a sight to behold during a memory shortage.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 8400F | RTX 5070 | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD

This might actually be the best shout for a high-end gaming PC right now. Of course the RTX 5070 Ti is fantastic, as is 32 GB of fast RAM during a memory shortage. But that CPU is a thing of beauty, too. The refreshed Arrow Lake chip performs about as well as a lower-end X3D chip (which means pretty damn well) but also happens to do incredibly well at productivity and other CPU-intensive tasks, making this a very well-rounded build.

Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | RTX 5070 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 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

This is a nice price for an RTX 5080 gaming PC in the current market, especially given you're getting 32 GB of RAM during a memory shortage. There's little this rig won't be able to handle when it comes to games, and that Ryzen 7 CPU should handle most productivity tasks pretty well, too.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9700X | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD