RAM prices have sent the cost of pre-built gaming machines spiralling in recent months, but I always keep my eye out for a bargain, just in case something’s worth recommending.
While checking out Newegg’s listings, I noticed that its number one bestseller right now is this Stormcraft Sirius with an RTX 5060 for $899 (was $990). I suspect people are lapping this one up because it’s the cheapest RTX 5060 pre-built at the retailer right now, but it’s probably not the one I’d personally go for.
Firstly, for a similarly priced machine, you could consider this ABS Flux II Aqua for $999 (was $1,349). With an RTX 5060, Intel Core i5, and 1TB SSD, it’s essentially the same configuration as the Stormcraft above, but you get a full 32GB kit of DDR4 RAM right out of the box. Considering the cheapest 16GB kits cost $150 at Newegg right now, you can actually save a bit of cash here rather than upgrading yourself.
Another PC that caught my eye at Newegg today is this Thermaltake with an RTX 5060 Ti for $1,349 (was $1,599). This graphics card is a little divisive, but it does provide a nice bump in performance, and you also get a Core i7 chipset and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. It’s a much pricier machine, of course, but I think it’s one of the best value options at the retailer right now if you’re looking to buy a pre-built gaming PC.
Newegg’s #1 best-selling gaming PC
My personal picks for gaming PCs today
