Buying Guide
The Best Gaming Desktops for Sale
Five gaming desktops for sale, from RX 9060 XT to RTX 5060, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Among desktops currently listed between $1,200 and $2,200, we favored graphics memory and RAM for the price.
Our comparison uses what each seller states, not hands-on testing. Listings without a named CPU, a GPU with its VRAM, a RAM figure or an SSD size were dropped, as were renewed units and outlier prices.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
RX 9060 XT Build
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB)An RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
Check price for HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Most Storage
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB)A 2TB SSD.
Best for: Large game libraries.
Check price for CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gaming-Focused CPU
STORMCRAFT Viper AI (Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 16GB)A Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V-Cache.
Best for: High-refresh play where the CPU matters.
Check price for STORMCRAFT Viper AI (Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 16GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Largest Listed PSU
Skytech Chronos 3 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, White)A 850W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold.
Best for: A bigger graphics card later.
Check price for Skytech Chronos 3 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, White) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
YAWYORE Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5060 8GB)The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Our Picks
RX 9060 XT Build1 of 5
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB)
Inside the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT are a Ryzen 7 5700X and an RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR4 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the YAWYORE 5700X, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 16GB RX 9060 XT under $1,500 at the time of writing. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it ties with the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, the STORMCRAFT Viper and the Chronos 3 at 16GB.
On SSD capacity it ties with the STORMCRAFT Viper, the Chronos 3 and the YAWYORE 5700X at 1TB. You get an RX 9060 XT graphics card here, which sets it apart from the YAWYORE 5700X and its an RTX 5060 graphics card. It shares a ryzen 7 5700X processor with the YAWYORE 5700X; the STORMCRAFT Viper goes with a ryzen 7 7800X3D processor.
A DDR4 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the STORMCRAFT Viper uses a DDR5-6000 memory type. It was priced above the YAWYORE 5700X and below the Chronos 3 at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RX 9060 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR4
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RX 9060 XT graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- 16GB RX 9060 XT under $1,500 at the time of writing
Cons
- Costs more than the YAWYORE 5700X at the time of writing
The catch
There is no published power supply wattage figure, whereas the Chronos 3 offers 850W.
Most Storage2 of 5
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB)
Inside the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB are a Ryzen 7 8700F and an RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5 and 2TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Large game libraries.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the YAWYORE 5700X was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also comes with the 16GB version of the RTX 5060 Ti and liquid CPU cooling. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the STORMCRAFT Viper and the Chronos 3 on VRAM (16GB).
It matches the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the STORMCRAFT Viper and the YAWYORE 5700X on memory (32GB). On SSD capacity it leads this guide at 2TB, ahead of the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (1TB). Like the Chronos 3, it has an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, while the STORMCRAFT Viper uses an RX 9070 graphics card.
It is the only pick here with a ryzen 7 8700F processor; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT has a ryzen 7 5700X processor instead. Its price falls between the Chronos 3 and the STORMCRAFT Viper, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 8700F
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 2TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- A 2TB SSD
Cons
- Costs more than the YAWYORE 5700X at the time of writing
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed power supply wattage should compare it with the Chronos 3, which offers 850W.
Gaming-Focused CPU3 of 5
STORMCRAFT Viper AI (Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 16GB)
STORMCRAFT Viper pairs a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with an RX 9070 with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- High-refresh play where the CPU matters.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the YAWYORE 5700X was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it ties with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the Chronos 3 at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the Chronos 3 and the YAWYORE 5700X at 1TB.
You get an RX 9070 graphics card here, which sets it apart from the YAWYORE 5700X and its an RTX 5060 graphics card. You get a ryzen 7 7800X3D processor here, which sets it apart from the YAWYORE 5700X and its a ryzen 7 5700X processor. It shares a DDR5-6000 memory type with the Chronos 3; the YAWYORE 5700X goes with a DDR4-3200 memory type. Only the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RX 9070
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RX 9070 graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the YAWYORE 5700X at the time of writing
The catch
There is no published power supply wattage figure, whereas the Chronos 3 offers 850W.
Largest Listed PSU4 of 5
Skytech Chronos 3 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, White)
Chronos 3 pairs a Core i7-14700F with an RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, plus 16GB of DDR5-6000 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- A bigger graphics card later.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
Why we like it
It also comes with an 850W Gold PSU and a 360mm AIO in a white Chronos case. It matches the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the STORMCRAFT Viper on VRAM (16GB). Its 16GB memory is the least in this group; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT leads at 32GB.
It matches the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the STORMCRAFT Viper and the YAWYORE 5700X on SSD capacity (1TB). Like the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, it has an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, while the YAWYORE 5700X uses an RTX 5060 graphics card. It is the only pick here with a core i7-14700F processor; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT has a ryzen 7 5700X processor instead.
Like the STORMCRAFT Viper, it has a DDR5-6000 memory type, while the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB uses a DDR5 memory type. Its price falls between the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Core i7-14700F
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 850W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
- Case colour
- White
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- A 850W power supply
- An 80 Plus Gold power supply
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Memory trails the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (32GB)
- Costs more than the YAWYORE 5700X at the time of writing
The catch
If memory is your priority, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (32GB) is the stronger choice.
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
YAWYORE Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5060 8GB)
The YAWYORE 5700X build pairs a Ryzen 7 5700X, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, 32GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p is a problem.
Why we like it
It also comes with 32GB of DDR4 and a 650W Bronze PSU. Its 8GB VRAM is the least in this group; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT leads at 16GB. It matches the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the STORMCRAFT Viper on memory (32GB).
It matches the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the STORMCRAFT Viper and the Chronos 3 on SSD capacity (1TB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 graphics card; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT has an RX 9060 XT graphics card instead. Like the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, it has a ryzen 7 5700X processor, while the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB uses a ryzen 7 8700F processor.
No other pick in this guide offers a DDR4-3200 memory type; compare the STORMCRAFT Viper, which has a DDR5-6000 memory type. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT was the next step up.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR4-3200
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 650W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Bronze
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- A 650W power supply
- An 80 Plus Bronze power supply
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- VRAM trails the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (16GB)
- SSD capacity trails the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB (2TB)
The catch
If VRAM is your priority, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (16GB) is the stronger choice.
How We Chose These Gaming Desktops for Sale
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and power supply wattage and PSU rating are missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT to the YAWYORE 5700X, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the STORMCRAFT Viper give no power supply wattage; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the STORMCRAFT Viper give no PSU rating.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the YAWYORE 5700X ($1000 to $1500) to the STORMCRAFT Viper (over $1500).
What to Look for in a Gaming Desktop for Sale
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
VRAM across these picks
Across these 5 picks VRAM spans 8GB (the YAWYORE 5700X) to 16GB (the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT). Start with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT if VRAM decides it.
Memory
Here memory runs from 16GB on the Chronos 3 to 32GB on the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, a 100% spread. The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT is the pick for memory.
A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk How much SSD capacity you need
Here SSD capacity runs from 1TB on the YAWYORE 5700X to 2TB on the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, a 100% spread. If SSD capacity is your first filter, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB sets the ceiling at 2TB.
Processor
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the YAWYORE 5700X list Ryzen 7 5700X; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB lists Ryzen 7 8700F; the STORMCRAFT Viper lists Ryzen 7 7800X3D; the Chronos 3 lists Core i7-14700F. Settling processor first narrows 5 picks to 2, 1 or 1 or 1.
A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk Memory type
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT lists DDR4; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB lists DDR5; the STORMCRAFT Viper and the Chronos 3 list DDR5-6000; the YAWYORE 5700X lists DDR4-3200. Settling memory type first narrows 5 picks to 2, 1 or 1 or 1.
How to Choose a Gaming Desktop for Sale
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1440p gaming | HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT | An RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM |
| Large game libraries | CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB | A 2TB SSD |
| High-refresh play where the CPU matters | STORMCRAFT Viper | A Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V-Cache |
| A bigger graphics card later | Chronos 3 | A 850W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold |
| Keeping the budget tight | YAWYORE 5700X | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
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Key specs side by side
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT leads on VRAM at 16GB, ahead of the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB at 16GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | Ryzen 7 5700X | 32GB |
| CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | Ryzen 7 8700F | 32GB |
| STORMCRAFT Viper | RX 9070 | 16GB | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 32GB |
| Chronos 3 | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | Core i7-14700F | 16GB |
| YAWYORE 5700X | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 5700X | 32GB |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the YAWYORE 5700X, sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the STORMCRAFT Viper at over $1500; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Prebuilt PCs |
|---|---|
| About $1000 to $1500 | YAWYORE 5700X, HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT |
| Over $1500 | Chronos 3, CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, STORMCRAFT Viper |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest SSD capacity: the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB or the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT?
The CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB tops SSD capacity at 2TB; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT follows at 1TB, 100% apart.
How does the YAWYORE 5700X compare with the Chronos 3 on power supply wattage?
Between the top two, it is 850W on the Chronos 3 against 650W on the YAWYORE 5700X, a 31% difference. The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the STORMCRAFT Viper are left out of this ranking because their power supply wattage isn't stated; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.
Is the STORMCRAFT Viper worth paying more than the YAWYORE 5700X?
On paper it adds VRAM (16GB against 8GB). The YAWYORE 5700X sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier and the STORMCRAFT Viper in the over $1500 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if VRAM decides your purchase.
What makes the STORMCRAFT Viper the Gaming-Focused CPU?
It carries the badge for a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V-Cache. The YAWYORE 5700X, the cheapest pick, sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier against over $1500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for high-refresh play where the CPU matters.
Do the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB differ on graphics card?
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT uses RX 9060 XT; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the Chronos 3 use RTX 5060 Ti; the STORMCRAFT Viper uses RX 9070; the YAWYORE 5700X uses RTX 5060.
What should I check before buying the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT?
Check the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our RX 9060 XT Build pick, and first of 5 on VRAM (16GB).
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, chosen for an RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM. Look at the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB for a 2TB SSD, the STORMCRAFT Viper for a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V-Cache, the Chronos 3 for a 850W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold and the YAWYORE 5700X for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing if those matter more to you.
Prices move often, so check the current listing against the tier we list.
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