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Save an Extra $400 Off the Compact 18-Liter Cooler Master NR2 RTX 5070 Miniature Gaming PC
A Cooler Master NR2 18-liter miniature gaming PC featuring an RTX 5070 is available for an additional $400 off. The bundle also includes the upcoming game 007 First Light.
Save an Extra $400 Off the Compact 18-Liter Cooler Master NR2 RTX 5070 Miniature Gaming PC
A Cooler Master NR2 18-liter miniature gaming PC featuring an RTX 5070 is available for an additional $400 off. The bundle also includes the upcoming game 007 First Light.
Lenovo’s most powerful RTX 5090 gaming PC just dropped to a record-low price
Lenovo's high-end Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and an RTX 5090 GPU, has reached a record low price of $4657.49 with a discount code. This configuration includes 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD, offering substantial performance for gaming and content creation. The article highlights the power of the RTX 5090 and DLSS 4.5 technology, noting that building a similar PC would be more expensive.
Steam Machine release window, specs, and price estimate
The Steam Machine is slated for an early 2026 release, aiming to bring PC gaming to the living room with a compact, console-like design. It will feature semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPUs and RDNA 3 GPUs, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and 512GB or 2TB NVMe SSD storage, with pricing estimated between $799 and $999. Valve anticipates the system will rely on AMD's FSR upscaling technology to achieve 4K gaming performance.
While most "entry-level" gaming PCs are sneakily selling you DDR4 RAM at the moment, these Newegg deals are offering you proper current-gen bargains for around the same price
The article discusses current deals on gaming PCs, highlighting that many entry-level models are being sold with older DDR4 RAM. It advises consumers to look for PCs with DDR5 RAM for better performance and future-proofing, even if it means a slightly higher initial cost. Retailers like Newegg are mentioned as places to find these deals.
The CyberPowerPC RTX 5070 Gaming PC Drops to Just $1399 and Now Includes a Free Copy of Pragmata
The CyberPowerPC RTX 5070 Gaming PC is available for $1399, making it one of the most affordable prebuilt systems featuring the graphics card. The promotion also includes a free copy of the game Pragmata.
Seagate's new FireCuda X Vault is a slow but solid way to beat the SSD price crisis
Seagate's FireCuda X Vault is a large external hard disk drive offering 8 or 20 TB of storage, ideal for gamers seeking to expand their library capacity, especially on laptops. While significantly slower than SSDs and requiring specific USB port power and speed, its cost-effectiveness per gigabyte makes it a solid option for cold storage, though desktop users might prefer internal HDDs.
"We knew refining it wouldn't be easy" - Maingear has redesigned its flagship gaming PC from the ground up, and it's now available with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor
Maingear has unveiled the redesigned MG-1 Mk.II, their flagship gaming PC, starting at $1,999. The new model features improved airflow, thermals, and build quality, and is available with processors like AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K, alongside high-end GPUs. It also boasts enhanced RGB lighting and a tool-free magnetic faceplate system for customization.
The CyberPowerPC RTX 5070 Gaming PC With 32GB of DDR5 RAM Drops to $1399, Includes Pragmata
A CyberPowerPC gaming PC featuring an RTX 5070 graphics card and 32GB of DDR5 RAM is available for $1399. The listing also mentions the inclusion of the game Pragmata.
iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 review - a fantastic RTX 5080 gaming PC
The iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 is a high-end gaming PC featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, delivering excellent performance in games and general tasks. Housed in a stylish Hyte Y70 case, it offers good cooling and upgrade potential, though its large size and initial fan noise require minor adjustments. Despite a high price point, it offers good value for a pre-built system with a three-year warranty.
Truck driver replaces passenger seat with $6,000 sim driving rig, uses it to kill time while "stuck in…
A truck driver has replaced their passenger seat with a $6,000 sim racing rig, allowing them to engage in sim racing while stuck in traffic or during rest breaks. The setup includes high-end racing equipment, flight sim gear, and a powerful gaming PC, totaling around $6,000.
Asus says forget RAMageddon, offers an RTX 5060 gaming PC with 16GB of DDR5 for a "normal" price of $1,000
Asus is offering a gaming PC with 16GB of DDR5 RAM for $999.99, bucking the trend of inflated prices and DDR4 configurations due to DDR5 shortages. The Asus ROG G700 Gaming Desktop is available at Best Buy with a $200 discount, providing value amidst the current market conditions.
The Corsair 3200D is affordable and cool
The Corsair 3200D PC case offers excellent value at $80, providing a premium look and feel without compromising on features like a Type-C front panel and good airflow. Its main drawback is the noise generated by the included RS120 fans at higher RPMs, though it offers ample space for components and cooling solutions.
PC parts prices are brutal right now, so this Skytech RX 9070 XT gaming desktop for $1,649 is worth a serious look
The Skytech Gaming O11V gaming desktop is available for $1,649.99 at Best Buy, a $230 discount. This configuration features an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD, making it a compelling option for 1440p and 4K gaming at current PC part prices.
The iBuyPower Limited Edition Honkai Star Rail "Firefly" Prebuilt Gaming PC Is Now Available - IGN
iBUYPOWER has released a limited edition "Firefly" themed gaming PC inspired by Honkai: Star Rail, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The PC is housed in a Hyte Y70 case with custom artwork and is priced at $3,599, with a $200 discount available using a coupon code. The standalone case is also available for purchase.
A $1,000 Xbox might actually make sense, if Project Helix gets it right
Analysis suggests Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, could be priced between $999 and $1,200 due to powerful rumored hardware. If performance claims of significantly improved rasterization and ray tracing hold true, it could offer a compelling alternative to high-end gaming PCs, blending console simplicity with PC flexibility.
Xbox Project Helix may cost $1,200 with massive performance upgrades
Microsoft's next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, is rumored to cost between $999 and $1,200, significantly higher than previous Xbox consoles. This premium pricing is reportedly due to massive performance upgrades, including advanced AMD Zen 6 CPU cores and RDNA 5 graphics, potentially offering several times the rasterization performance and dramatically stronger ray tracing capabilities compared to the Xbox Series X.
Xbox’s next console, code-named Project Helix, is basically a gaming PC
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma announced that the next generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, is in development and will be a high-performance, Windows-based device comparable to a gaming PC. The console is expected to launch by the end of 2027 and will be backward compatible with previous Xbox generations.
Best gaming PC 2026
This guide recommends the best gaming PCs for 2026, catering to various budgets and needs. It highlights top picks like the iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 for overall performance, the Alienware Aurora for mid-range options, and the Corsair One i500 for small form factor builds. The article also provides detailed component breakdowns, performance benchmarks, and advice on choosing the right PC.
