Best cheap gaming PC deals

It's getting rare to see even decent budget PCs in the sub-$1,000 bracket, so this is a nice sight. A decent (albeit previous-gen) budget CPU, and DDR5 RAM to boot. That RTX 5060 holds the build together as a reasonable 1080p machine, and it should even have a decent go at most titles at 1440p.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 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. Use promo code SSF72534 for the full discount.

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

The big caveat to this build is it's rocking DDR4 RAM and an older CPU, so bear that in mind. But setting aside the lack of upgradability, this build is a great way to get a full 32 GB of RAM during a memory crisis, and with a decent budget GPU for this price range, given 2026 prices.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 5600X | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD

I know what you're thinking, but hear me out: An RTX 5060 build like this one is surprisingly worth it at this price in 2026. That's because of the amount of RAM and storage you're getting, during a memory crisis that's showing no sign of stopping. This build should have some real longevity and will be great for upgrading with a next-gen GPU as soon as you can.

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

This is another RTX 5060 gaming PC that is technically probably not as good for straight-up gaming performance as some slightly cheaper RTX 5060 Ti ones, but which comes with a ton of longevity and peace of mind. That's thanks to the capacious RAM and storage, plus the current-gen Intel platform with a great CPU, making for a great all-round rig.

Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250KF | RTX 5060 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

Prices are slowly climbing for RTX 5070 rigs, but this one is still hanging there around the mid-$1,500 range, and not only that but it comes with a great current-gen CPU. The only real caveat here is that the RAM looks to be single-channel, so you'll probably want to upgrade that to a full 32 GB kit... err, just as soon as the memory crisis dies down, that is.

Key specs: Core Ultra 250K Plus | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

Here we have another RTX 5070 build for not too far north of $1,600. Here, though, we're getting a powerful (previous-gen) CPU with eight Performance-cores alongside 32 GB of RAM, and from our fave line of budget gaming PCs right now. That is DDR4 RAM, though, so future RAM upgrades will require a complete platform change.

Key specs: Core i7 14700F | RTX 5070 | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 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

You can find an RX 9070 XT gaming PC for cheaper than this, however here you're not only getting 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, but also a 9800X3D. That's the best gaming CPU currently on the market, so there shouldn't be any bottlenecking going on here, even in CPU-intensive games.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD

We're now looking at north of $2,000 for decent RTX 5070 Ti gaming PCs. But if you're spending that much on one, you should expect fantastic other components, and that's exactly what you get here. A tippity-top previous-gen Intel chip alongside 32 GB of DDR5 and 2 TB of storage sounds about right. Just bear in mind that chip can get hot.

Key specs: Core i9 14900KF | RTX 5070 Ti | 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 the £1,000 mark, 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

There are some definite caveats to this build—mainly its slow RAM—but for gaming on a budget closer to $1,000 than $2,000, I'd say this is a good shout. The RTX 5060 Ti, even with just 8 GB of VRAM, should manage almost any modern game at 1080p or 1440p, provided you don't mind lowering your settings a little in more demanding titles.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 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

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

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 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

If you're gonna go for a high-end RTX 5080 rig, you also want the CPU to match, and that's what you're getting here. Sure, it's not a current-gen X3D chip, but an X3D chip it is nonetheless, and that means some fantastic gaming performance. There'll be little worry of significant bottlenecks from either the CPU or GPU here, even in the latest demanding games at very high settings.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD