Gaming PCs have become so expensive in 2022, that’s why we have put together the best gaming PCs that are affordable.
The Acer Predator Orion 3000 comes in a wide range of configurations, the most powerful of which will be out of most budget gamers’ price range. However, the base configuration is much more accessible at below $1,000, coming with a GTX 1660 graphics card and Intel Core i5 processor, backed up by 16GB of RAM. This model is no longer available directly from Acer, but can still be picked up from retailers and should provide more than enough graphical oomph for gaming at 1080p, even in a post-RTX 3000 world, without needing to compromise too much in the graphical settings menu.
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660
Graphics: 11th-gen Intel Core i5
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Storage: 512GB SSD
REASONS TO AVOID
-Higher configurations are pricey
The Omen 25L’s rectangular black metal design isn’t going to turn heads anytime soon. That’s at least offset by its glass panel, but only barely. However, if you’re not too concerned about looks, this is among the best budget gaming PCs to hit the shelves in 2022 that won’t make a sizable dent in your bank account.
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 7 3700X or 9 3900
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500 – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super
RAM: 16GB – 32B DDR4
Storage: 256GB SSD – 1TB + 2TB + 2TB
REASONS TO BUY
+ Pretty cheap
+ Toolless access
+ Great cooling
REASONS TO AVOID
-Unimaginative design
3. MSI Trident 3 10th
The best compact gaming PC
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: up to 10th-generation Intel Core i7
Graphics: up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super
RAM: up to 16GB
Storage: up to 1TB
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
REASONS TO BUY
+Lots of power+Compact
REASONS TO AVOID
-Come with bloated software
If looking good matters to you as much as power, then you might love the MSI Trident 3 10th, especially if you’re partial to a gaming-leaning aesthetic. The angular tower is roughly the same size as a home console, meaning that it won’t take up too much room on your desk and could even slot into a TV stand if you’d prefer to use a controller for some couch gaming instead. It comes with an included removable base if you’d rather mount it upright, too.
It’s not all looks either. This small gaming PC touts plenty of power under the hood for less than its rivals, with 10th-generation Intel Core processors and the best Nvidia RTX and GTX graphics. It’s even cheaper than many of the gaming PCs on this list, with its Intel Core i7 + RTX 2060 Super +16GB RAM configuration setting you back much less than an HP Omen 25L with equivalent specs. If you’re trying to maximize your limited space and budget, this is the best budget gaming PC for you.
4. HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop
The best for both work and play
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: up to AMD Ryzen 7
Graphics: up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Super
RAM: up to 16GB
Storage: up to 1TB HDD + 512GB SSD
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
REASONS TO BUY
+Excellent value+Productivity-friendly aesthetic
REASONS TO AVOID
-Specs aren’t future-proof
Trimming that gamer aesthetic look to the barest minimum, the HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop fits just at home in any office environment as it does in someone’s game room thanks to its compact chassis and refined LED lighting along the base. So, if you’re looking for a machine on which you can both play and work, this is just the ticket – taking out two birds with one stone and giving you even more savings
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