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Meanwhile, the RTX inside will offer up great visuals. This experience is nearly indistinguishable from native 4K without the same performance hit of that higher resolution. The Corsair Vengeance a Series brings it. Like the Intel-based Vengeance i, this model comes built into a Corsair D Airflow case for phenomenal airflow to keep your system cool even under pressure, not to mention the computer comes with a bunch of fans.

In this configuration, Corsair is including a water-cooler AMD Ryzen 9 X with plenty of cores to handle your gaming and streaming at the same time. Meanwhile, the RTX Ti can deliver exceptional graphics in your games and even help facilitate your streaming with Nvidia ShadowPlay.

Getting your gaming PC prebuilt can save a lot of time and hassle for you, and this is still the case no matter where you are in the world. We've cheated a little bit with this, as plenty of the options on our list are available to purchase and shipped to the UK. Newegg, for example, will ship several brilliant pre-builds, all the way from the US to the UK. Costs for shipping, and the PCs in general, are low, so you shouldn't have any worries going forward.

Below we go over the basic specifications you should prioritize when buying a gaming PC and how to get the most of your purchase of a prebuilt rig.

We also explain a few alternative options you might find of interest as well. Prebuilts are the most surefire way of getting into gaming and arguably the most cost-effective hardware you can buy. Likewise, you should only need an Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 processor with at least four cores to play most modern games comfortably at any resolution.

System memory and solid-state drives can be the biggest money sink for any system. Those comfortable with upgrading their system after it arrives should choose a configuration with the smallest storage and RAM capacities possible, as buying these components yourself can often be more cost-effective. If that last suggestion resonates with you, perhaps a barebones system is what you seek. Barebones PCs can be much cheaper since they come with all the major hardware—such as the CPU, GPU, and power supply —installed, but they usually lack storage, memory, and an operating system as a trade-off.

Lastly, if you want more control over what exactly is going into your build, go with a boutique PC builder. From there, they build your system with the sort of cable management some can only dream of while ensuring it all works properly out of the box.

Similarly, iBuyPower offers an Easy Builder service that operates in very much the same fashion. From there, users can select whether they play at a p or p resolution, as well as their budget and the system, will spit back a few configurations to choose from.

Beyond choosing the components you need, prebuilt PC's come with several features and pieces of software you might find convenient.

Many gaming PCs in this category come with some sort of overclocking support and even a one-click button to boost your system's performance. Additionally, your machine may come with system monitoring software that makes downloading and updating drivers a breeze. Another important thing you'll want to keep in mind when buying a prebuilt desktop is how easy is it to upgrade down the line.

Most PC manufacturers have figured out users absolutely hate proprietary parts. While you might still find no-name motherboards installed into the hearth of your PC, they should all at least fall in line with the standard size and layout of Mini ITX or Micro ATX motherboards. Better yet, systems that tout tool-less upgradability don't require you to undo screws or anything to replace any of the major components.

One of the things you'll likely find on most modern chassis are thumbscrews, which can be removed after a few quick twists with your fingers rather than a screwdriver.

We have played with the RTX version of the last-gen Aurora R10, sans liquid chilled GPU, and in gaming terms, you're not going to get a lot higher frame rates than you would with the RTX build. That's not a massive surprise given our testing of the RTX at launch; it only makes sense if you need that 24GB frame buffer for creative work. The unconventional case design exploits every inch of its limited space, but it initially feels a bit awkward to tinker with.

However, access to nearly every part of the PC without tools is a definite plus, as this expedites upgrades and maintenance—so long as you're familiar with the design. There's an obvious priority on providing a convenient, premium product with some potential for upgrades, and the Aurora design just about accomplishes that goal. The issue with all gaming PCs and parts right now is availability.

And that's currently hitting Alienware as hard as the everyone else. Picking up a new Aurora R12 rig today means you're not going actually to receive it for a month at best. There's a reason Razer is desperate to follow Corsair's lead; it's one of the biggest names in PC gaming hardware right now. Through continual product expansion, and some super-smart acquisitions, Corsair now has its fingers in pretty much every facet of our hobby.

In fact, CPUs, motherboards, and GPUs are the only places you won't find a Corsair logo, but with its impressive line of premium gaming PCs, that logo will still contain all three: the very finest of all that technical jazz.

And if you're looking to kick start your career as the next big Twitch streamer, Corsair's integration of Elgato streaming tech in its PCs means they're a great option for the budding stream-star. What makes this system stand out is the optional Elgato 4K60 Pro capture card in the specific "Streaming" machines. Sure, you can just use OBS Studio or Nvidia's Shadowplay or whatever it's calling itself these days , but there will always be some overhead to deal with. Using a professional capture card can really take the load off.

And that's especially good for broadcasting a livestream. Since Corsair acquired Elgato, it now has access to some of the world's best streaming hardware for its Vengeance rigs. Pair that with Corsair's classic component quality, and you have a recipe for not only great gaming PCs but fantastic streaming rigs, too. You've got to hand it to Corsair; it sure knows how to build a fine PC. But the Vengeance gaming PCs are more straightforward, and that means they're also far easier to upgrade down the line.

Corsair's chassis are among the best around, and they're most accessible for DIY projects, which makes the Vengeance machines a great first PC with a view to getting into the upgrade game later on. The only issue with that is Corsair doesn't really lend itself to the more affordable end of the PC spectrum. Read our full Corsair Vengeance A review.

Hewlett Packard has been around since before the Second World War, and that historical expertise is evident in the design and construction of the Omen line of gaming PCs. You can also take that configuration to the memory and storage requirements, too, allowing you to really tailor your system. HP Omen rigs are on the more restrained side of PC gaming, so you won't find an over-elaborate liquid cooling system or a massive suite of spectacular RGB lighting.

Omen systems are appropriately named dense black blocks of computing power. If you value smooth lines and compact design over the flash and spectacle of RGB, you'll appreciate the dark, slightly brooding aesthetic of the HP lineup.

We haven't specifically reviewed the latest range of gaming systems from HP, but we've been testing its gaming PCs since the Obelisk range, and we've always appreciated its no-unnecessary-frills approach to system-building and the value proposition of its rigs.

Origin PC's Chronos machine is a slight form factor build that can house the most powerful gaming components around. And, to be honest, that you can squeeze a core Ryzen 9 X and an Nvidia GeForce RTX in there means you could have yourself one hell of a powerful workstation, too. That next-gen hardware is now available in the Chronos V2 design. But that leads to the path of supreme expense. Origin PCs aren't cheap, but they are well-built and super-customizable, and you could still create a far more affordable gaming machine from a Ryzen 5 X and an RTX pairing.

If you're not sold on the actual Origin Chronos chassis and maybe fancy a little more Perspex in your build, you can go for the lovely Fractal Define Nano S instead. There's also the Fractal ERA if you're the serious type.

That will negate any potential thermal issues you might encounter dropping high-end components into the smaller confines of the Chronos case. If you prefer gaming on-the-go, you'll want to take a look at our best gaming laptop guide. It's wild what you can stuff into such a small chassis nowadays and have it run reasonably cool and quiet, too.

See all comments Would it be possible to see the detailed BOMs for every build? Where were the builds for productivity? I only saw gaming builds. This is a horrible article. Every build inconsistently lists components, sometimes giving specifics, sometimes being general, and other times skipping over components altogether. Tom's Hardware seems to be focusing more and more on gaming. That is bad. There is a myriad of gaming oriented websites already.

I'm a business user, focused on productivity. I couldn't care less about gaming. What's the point of suggestions with imaginary GPU prices that don't exist? None of the builds even meet their price points anymore if they ever did , even with their fictitiously low GPU prices. It at least fits with its fictional pricing. Came for the productivity builds. Stayed for the disaster show. Why does the article say it's from "2 days ago", with comments from 5 months ago?

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