Cheap gaming PC deals offer the perfect opportunities to break down the barriers into the platform for so many gamers, as well as being a prize time to get your hands on the best gaming PCs around for less.
It's a well-known fact that PC gaming is more expensive than consoles, and it's been that way for decades with no signs of slowing up, but that doesn't mean that you necessarily have to buy in at the highest enthusiast-level, as budget options for PC gaming are more viable now than ever before, as these cheap gaming PC deals show.
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US: Best Buy | Dell | Amazon | Walmart | Newegg | Adorama UK: Amazon | Currys | Overclockers UK | LaptopsDirect | Argos
There's another huge factor that could be impeding many would-be PC gamers, and builders like ourselves, in recent memory, too, and that's the shortage of major components such as RTX 3060 stock and RTX 3080 stock, which has continued to be as evasive as ever following the launch of the respective video cards.
Should you be able to find Nvidia RTX 30 series GPUs in stock, such as RTX 3070 stock, then it's likely to be in the form of a partner card (made by Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, etc.) and in excess of the MSRP which isn't ideal, especially when these graphics cards are experiencing inflated prices due to market demand.
Speaking of graphics cards, due to the aforementioned scarcity, you're likely to see a steady mixture of the previous generation mid to high-end GPUs (such as RTX 2060 and RTX 2070 Super) as well as budget graphics cards that have become very popular in the sub-$1,000 / £1,000 range (GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 in their various forms).
With all considered, we strongly recommend taking the prebuilt route into PC gaming, at least for right now, and you can thankfully do it for a more-than-fair rate through the current cheap gaming PC deals that are frequent from all the major online retailers. We update this page frequently, so be sure to check back in often to not miss out on stellar PC gaming deals.
Ipason Gaming | $699.99 at Newegg
We rarely see gaming PCs for this low of a price tag, and while definitely cutting a few corners to keep the asking costs low, this Ipason build is rocking a GTX 1050 Ti which is perfect for casual gaming in the likes of League of Legends, DOTA 2, Fortnite and more. Features: Intel Core i3-10100, GTX 1050 Ti, 8GB RAM, 240GB SSD.
Yeyian Shoge | $1,300 $899 at Newegg Save $400 - This is one of the better cheap PC gaming deals that we've come across for under a thousand dollars featuring the GTX 1660 Super. This Yeyian Shoge is sure to see you through the most demanding games at 1080p with mid-high settings for sure. Features: Intel Core i5-10400F, GTX 1660 Super, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD.
CUK Stratos | $1,075 $919.99 at Amazon Save $155 - This suited up small form factor PC offers some remarkable specs, and a solid graphics card - which can be swapped out - all for a great price point. The only caveat is that this CUK Stratos build doesn't have an OS, so you'll need to supply one yourself. Features: Intel i5-10400F, GTX 1050, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD.
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i | From $949.99 at Best Buy You can be sure that the build quality of the company's laptop range is alive and well in the brand's gaming desktops, too. With starting respectable starting specs, and going up to an RTX 3060, there's plenty of options for a great computer at a solid price. Features: Up to Ryzen 7 5000 series/ 11th gen i7, up to RTX 3060, RAM: 8-16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD
HP Omen GT13 | $999.99 at Best Buy
Coming in at just under $1,000, this mid-tier gaming tower features all the muscle needed to game well in Full HD and that's because of the surprisingly versatile 1660 Super - with its 6GB VRAM allowing for some impressive solid performance in the latest games - just don't expect next-gen ray-tracing. Features: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1660 Super, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD.
Alienware Aurora R12 (Intel) | Starting at $1,107.39 at Dell If you're not sold on AMD chipsets just yet, 11-generation Intel processors can hold their own all the same. The starting build features an i5 processor coupled with the GTX 1650 and 8GB RAM alongside a 1TB HDD for your games. Features: Intel Core 11th-gen CPUs, up to an Nvidia RTX 3090, 8-128GB RAM, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD.
Alienware Aurora R10 (Ryzen) | Starting at $1,117.19 from Dell The full Ryzen-powered range of super sleek gaming laptops starts off with a respectable Ryzen 5 5600x processor - paired with the solid RX 5300 GPU and 8GB RAM. At the minimum price point here, you can expect some solid Full HD gaming, though if your wallet stretches further, there's a whole breadth of absurd customizations to make you absolutely untouchable. Features: Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, up to an Nvidia RTX 3090 / AMD RX 6800 XT, 8-128GB RAM, 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Master (RTX 3060) | $1,429.99 at Best Buy This is one of the better RTX 3060 PC deals that we've come across recently. The major benefit of picking up a CyberPowerPC is that they are often easier to upgrade than proprietary case builds (think HP, Alienware, etc.) so you've got a good starting point here for sure. Features: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB HDD + 500GB SSD.
HP Omen 30L (RTX 3060 Ti) | $1,699.99 at Best Buy
One quick glance and it's easy to see the appeal here - the stellar Ryzen 5800x paired with the RTX 3060 Ti - you can be sure that this gaming PC is going to steamroll the latest games for years to come, with room for expansion in the future, too. Features: AMD Ryzen 7 5800x, RTX 3060 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD.
Acer Nitro N50-110 | £699 at Currys
For just under the £700 mark, you're getting a very capable gaming PC for Full HD with little to no compromises. You won't be maxing everything out, but you'll be experiencing 60FPS in some of the graphically demanding 1080p games with few issues for sure. Features: AMD Ryzen 5 3500, GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD.
Fierce RGB | £849.95 at Amazon For the specs of the machine, it's one of the best deals that we've found on a prebuilt rocking the RTX 3060 Ti for a rate that's cheaper than what some retailers are selling the standalone GPU for right now! If you have the money, then this is definitely worth considering. Features: Intel Core i5 9400F 4.1Ghz, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 240GB SSD + 1TB HDD.
HP Omen 25L | £949 at Currys
For under a grand, this is one tempting package for anyone wanting to start PC gaming. The GTX 1660 Super may lack ray tracing functionality, but its 6GB VRAM is more than enough for pushing Full HD games to their very limits, where you can expect rock solid 60 FPS or higher depending on the title. Features: Intel Core i5-10400F, GTX 1660 Super, 8GB RAM, 2TB HDD + 256GB SSD.
CyberpowerPC Wyvern | From £986.40 at Amazon
With its low starting price and wealth of customization options, the Wyvern prebuilt is competitively priced in any particular variant, but we would recommend an RTX 3060 if money allows. Features: Up to Intel Core i5-10400F, up to RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, up to 960GB SSD.
MSI MAG Infinite S (RTX 2060) | £999 at Currys
Considering the scarcity we're seeing on RTX-enabled machines right now, being able to get your hands on an RTX 2060 machine for under a grand seems like a pretty great deal to us; especially as it's still a very competent card. Features: Intel Core i5-10400F, RTX 2060, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD.
PCSpecialist Vortex (RTX 3060 Ti) | £1,549 at Currys This is one of the better prices that we've found on an RTX 3060 Ti-enabled machine. What's more, it's from a reputable boutique brand, so you know it'll last. Features: Intel Core i7-11700, RTX 3060 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD + 2TB HDD.
PCSpecialist Vortex ST (RTX 3070) | £1,699 at Currys
Featuring the super-powerful RTX 3070, this is one of the best prices we've come across in the UK for a gaming PC of this specification this year. Features: Intel Core i7-11700, RTX 3070, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD + 2TB HDD.
If you can wait until the end of the month then there's likely to be even more cheap gaming PC deals in the Black Friday gaming PC deals.