Best cheap gaming PC deals today (2024)

NXS gaming desktop | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16 GB DDR4-3600 | 512 GB NVMe SSD | $470 at Newegg
You can game on this machine to a certain extent—the integrated Vega GPU on the Ryzen chip will certainly support 720p gaming at lower settings. But we're listing it here as a good base from which to add your own graphics card for a quick new gaming PC on a tight budget. The AMD CPU is a good six-core, 12-thread job, and the 16 GB RAM will run everything you need.

Ipason Gaming PC | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB NVMe SSD | $599 $479 at Walmart (save $120)
This machine's integrated Vega GPU (seated inside the Ryzen 5 5600G APU) is no real replacement for a discrete graphics card, but it's capable of 720p low-settings gaming. And the rest of the build should serve as a great base to upgrade to a full gaming build with a graphics card down the line. This one's also offering a 1 TB SSD, which is unusual but welcome at this price point.

Ipason gaming desktop | Ryzen 5 5600 | Radeon RX 7600 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $729.99 at Newegg
If you don't want to get busy with a screwdriver, Ipason has a budget offering with a built-in upgrade over its $489 5600G-sporting PC, this time with an RX 7600 GPU at its heart. That offers sometimes better than RTX 4060 gaming performance, and the full system comes with a solid back-up spec, too. The Ryzen 5 5600 might not be the latest and greatest but it's still very capable as a gaming CPU, and that 1 TB SSD gives you a decent amount of space for a few big games and all your files.

Yeyian Yumi | Ryzen 5 5600X | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,199 $799.99 at Newegg (save $399.01)
The Yumi is a bit of a classic when it comes to gaming PC deals, as it's always there or thereabouts. At the moment this is the cheapest RTX 4060-based PC we've found, and comes with a supporting spec that is absolutely solid, even if it's not the latest and greatest. The combination of DDR4 RAM and a previous-gen Ryzen 5 might not be top-end, but this machine will still deliver great performance for under a grand.

ABS Cyclone Aqua | Core i5 13400F | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $999.99 $849.99 at Newegg (save $150)
This ABS RTX 4060 build is slightly more expensive than the Yeyian one above, but it comes with an extra 32 GB RAM and a better CPU. If you can spare another $50, this build should offer you more longevity and productivity chops. The extra memory should also help in some games as 16 GB doesn't quite cut it for some titles at some settings today.

Ipason gaming desktop | Ryzen 5 5600 | RTX 4060 Ti | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $949.99 at Newegg
This is the same build as the Ipason one above but comes with an RTX 4060 Ti instead of a Radeon RX 7600. In fact, this is the cheapest decent RTX 4060 Ti gaming PC we can find on offer right now. The RTX 4060 Ti should offer you a substantial increase in gaming performance over the RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600, too.

iBuyPower Scale | Ryzen 7 7700 | RTX 4060 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,179.99 $979.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
There is one disappointing aspect of this sub-$1,000 gaming PC, and that's the 600 W power supply isn't going to be sufficient if you want to drop the same amount again on a single GPU. That's it. Everything else about this machine sings to me. The eight-core, 16-thread Zen 4 AMD processor was one of the greats of the previous generation and the RTX 4060 Ti is finally appearing in PCs around the price it always should have been. Add to that a full 32 GB of DDR5 memory and an acceptable 1 TB SSD and we're golden. You even get a keyboard and mouse with it, so all you have to supply are a monitor and games.

Yeyian Tanto gaming PC | Core i5 14400F | RTX 4060 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1399.99 $999.99 at Newegg (save $400)
This is another sub-$1,000 RTX 4060 Ti gaming PC, which is a great price for a rig with this entry-level/midrange graphics card. It's a great alternative to the above rig if you'd prefer an Intel rather than AMD build. Compared to the slightly cheaper Ipason build above, this one has faster DDR5 RAM and a newer processor with the Core i5 14400F. Just be aware that the "F" in the name means it lacks integrated graphics, so if your 4060 Ti ever goes kaput, you'll have no video-out.

Yeiyan Tanto | Intel Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599 $1,129.00 at Newegg (save $470)
RTX 4070 machines can vary in price and specification quite significantly, but here you're getting that great 1440p GPU (with even some 4K credentials thanks to DLSS 3), a nice and speedy Core i5 paired with some good DDR5 RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. For close to a thousand bucks, that's a really great selection of hardware that makes it a great gaming rig for more like budget prices.

ABS Cyclone Aqua | Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,399.99 $1,159.99 at Newegg (save $240)
The Core i5 13400F might be on the lower end of Intel's range, but don't be fooled: it's still an excellent gaming chip, and plenty fast. 32 GB of DDR5-6000 is great to see at this low price, alongside the venerable RTX 4070 (original flavor) that still delivers excellent mid-range performance. Cheap this system may be, but it's got all the right components in all the right places. It also comes with your choice of Star Wars Outlaws or Assassin's Creed Shadows to test out that beefy GPU.

Skytech Shadow | Core i5 14400F | Nvidia RTX 4070 Super | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,279.99 at Newegg (save $620)
This is the cheapest decent RTX 4070 Super build I could find, and I do mean "decent". Its CPU and memory combo is nothing to write home about, but it's more than enough for gaming. It's a tough call between this and the Yeyian build below, though, which has a slightly worse CPU and 16 GB of DDR5 RAM. This one's probably slightly better if you want to do a lot of multitasking or some lite productivity work.

Yeyian Tanto | Intel Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 Super | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599.99 $1,289.99 at Newegg (save $310)
Yeyian has a stellar deal on an RTX 4070 Super machine here. We've seen slightly cheaper versions on sale, but this one at least does have proper DDR5 memory, making the motherboard at least nominally upgradeable to a more modern spec. It does make a bit of an odd combo with the Core i5 here, though for straightforward gaming performance it shouldn't prove any issue and deliver high frame rates.

ABS Orkan Ruby | Ryzen 7 7700X | RTX 4070 Super | 32GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699.99 $1,399.99 at Newegg (save $300)
The Ryzen 7 7700X is a powerful gaming chip, and this PC gets you on AMD's AM5 platform for a very reasonable sum. Combined with 32 GB of fast DDR5 and the RTX 4070 Super, which is a decent bit faster than the standard RTX 4070, this machine makes a whole lot of sense as an upper mid-range monster with specs to spare.

Skytech Eclipse Lite | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 4070 Super | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,679.99 at Newegg
This Skytech build, apart from looking very dashing in its all-white case, is the cheapest all-round solid high-end gaming PC we've found. This is because it combines the stellar RTX 4070 Super with the best gaming CPU on the market and 32 GB of snappy DDR5 memory. It doesn't cheap out on anything really, other than perhaps the meagre 1 TB of storage, but 1 TB should be enough to get you started and you can always expand this down the line.

Skytech King | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1TB SSD | $2,199.99 $1,929.99 at Newegg (save $270)
The 7800X3D is quite simply the best gaming CPU we've tested, although it must be said it still gets beaten out as an all-rounder chip by some of Intel's offerings. Still, if high frame rates are your main concern, this beastly CPU in combination with an RTX 4070 Ti Super and 32 GB of DDR5 should scream through games with ease.

Cooler Master TD5 Pro | Core i7 14700KF | RX 7900 XTX| 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1TB SSD | $2,299.99 $1,949.99 at Newegg (save $350)
The case might look a bit old-school from the front but it's what's inside that matters. Fortunately, it's all good, with a fast 20-core, 28-thread CPU, AMD's best gaming GPU with 24 GB of VRAM, plenty of fast DDR5 RAM, and a decent-sized SSD (though, you'll soon want to stick a larger drive in). The motherboard supports overclocking and all of the cooling stuff is Cooler Master's own gear, so you'll know it will be up to the job.

Andromeda Insights Ultra | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 4080 Super | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,149.99 at Newegg
This Andromeda Insights RTX 4080 Super build is everything a prospective gamer might want: the best gaming CPU, the best high-end graphics card besides the RTX 4090, and fast DDR5 RAM. This thing should demolish any game you throw at it. The only downside is its 1 TB space, but that isn't much of a downside and SSDs are easily upgradeable, at any rate.

ABS Eurus Aqua | Core i9 14900KF | Nvidia RTX 4080 Super | 32 GB DDDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $2,699.99 $2,299.99 at Newegg (save $400)
This ABS RTX 4080 Super build, like the Andromeda Insights one above, is everything a gamer might want. For the extra $150, however, you're getting an Intel Core i9 14900KF for some of the best productivity performance barring the latest high-end 9000-series chips. In other words, while the above build is probably a better choice just for gaming, if content creation or productivity work is a consideration, this ABS rig is probably the one to go for.

Skytech Azure | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 4090 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 2 TB SSD | $3,499.99 $2,999.99 at Newegg (save $500)
This is probably the cheapest RTX 4090 PC I can remember seeing. I mean, 'cheap' here is a relative term. It's still a huge amount of cash to spend on a gaming PC, but it gets you the best gaming CPU and the best graphics card in one powerful package. And that can't be bad, can it. With that, you get 32 GB of DDR5, 2 TB of fast storage, and a hoofing great 1 KW power supply. Oof. The 4080 Super build above is a bit better for pure value but, if you really need that 4090, this is a solid saving.

ABS Kaze Aqua | Core i9 13900K | RTX 4090 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $3,699.99 $2,999.99 at Newegg (save $700)
RTX 4090 machines are still hugely expensive, but we now have three full systems retailing for less than $3K a piece. You might still have to pay a pretty penny, but what you're getting here is the fastest gaming GPU you can currently buy in conjunction with a mega-fast i9 13900K and a healthy dose of DDR5. 2 TB of storage, too, which should give you plenty of room for a load of games and files. Deciding between this one and the Skytech Azure probably comes down to whether you want a CPU purely for gaming or for productivity, too. And whether you mind having to install a microcode update to keep this i9 build stable.

ADMI Gaming PC| Core i5 12400F | RTX 4060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | £729.99 £669.95 at Amazon
Yes, this six-core, 12-thread CPU is now two generations old but for the money, you really can't complain. Well, a bit more RAM would have been nice, but you're not going to get many gaming PCs with an RTX 4060 graphics card for just £670. The PSU is only rated to 500W so if you're planning on using this as a base to upgrade in the future, you might need a better supply unit for a top-end GPU.

Scan Gamer RTX Gaming PC| Ryzen 5 5500 | RTX 4070 | 16 GB DDR4-3600 | 1 TB SSD | £1,079.99 £1,029.98 at Scan (save £50.01)
The six-core, 12-thread CPU may be last-gen, and not the fastest one that AMD ever made, but this is still a very good deal for a powerful RTX 4070 machine. It sports dual channel DDR4-3600, which is rare to see in a simple pre-built, and you get a 1 TB SSD to load up with games.

Scan Performance| Ryzen 7 7700X | RTX 4070 Super | 16 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | £1,429.99 at Scan
The 7700X is a very speedy, if slightly hot running CPU, and here it gets a decent dose of DDR5 and an RTX 4070 Super to make friends with. That makes it an excellent upper mid-range machine at a good price with plenty of upgradeability, although I'd start off with sticking an extra 16 GB of RAM in when you get the chance.

Cyberpower Luxe | Core i9 12900KF | RTX 4080 Super | 1 TB SSD | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | £1,946.40 £1,862.40 at Amazon (save £84)
This Cyberpower Luxe comes equipped with the fantastic Core i9 12900KF, in combination with an RTX 4080 Super that can churn through frames in any game. You also get a very fancy corner window case to show off those RGB-lit fans, making this PC a stunning looker with a serious gaming grunt to match.

Dave James