Buying Guide
The Best Gaming PCs Between $1,250 and $1,550
From the Gamer Xtreme 13400F to the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT: five gaming PCs ranked on VRAM and memory, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Between $1,250 and $1,550 you can find RTX 5060 Ti and RX 9060 XT systems. Every pick has 8GB or more of video memory, ordered by memory size.
We sorted these picks by graphics card, VRAM and processor, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, and if a maker skips warranty, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Most VRAM
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB)
The most VRAM here (16GB).
Best for: Buyers who put VRAM first.
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Also Consider
iBUYPOWER Slate (Core Ultra 5 225F, Intel Arc B570 10GB)
An Intel Arc B570 with 10GB of VRAM.
Best for: Buyers who want Intel Arc B570 with 10GB of VRAM.
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Lowest Price Here
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR (Core i5-13400F, RTX 5060 8GB)
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Strong Alternative
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060 8GB)
A PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
Best for: Buyers who want PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
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Worth a Look
LXZ Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060)
A white Dreamer case with a tempered glass side.
Best for: Buyers who want white Dreamer case with a tempered glass side.
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Our Picks
Most VRAM1 of 5
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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
- Buyers who put VRAM first.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Gamer Xtreme 13400F, 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 leads this guide at 16GB, ahead of the Slate Arc B570 (10GB).
An RX 9060 XT graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the Gamer Xtreme 13400F uses an RTX 5060 graphics card. A ryzen 7 5700X processor is unique to it among these picks, while the Gamer Xtreme 13400F uses a core i5-13400F processor. You get a DDR4 memory type here, which sets it apart from the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and its a DDR5 memory type.
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. At our last price check it topped the group, with the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & 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 Gamer Xtreme 13400F at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
iBUYPOWER Slate (Core Ultra 5 225F, Intel Arc B570 10GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Slate Arc B570 build pairs a Core Ultra 5 225F, an Arc B570 with 10GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR5-4800 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want Intel Arc B570 with 10GB of VRAM.
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
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it sits mid-pack at 10GB: the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT offers 16GB, and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 comes in at 8GB. On memory it ties with the Gamer Xtreme 13400F, the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 at 16GB.
An arc B570 graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the Gamer Xtreme 13400F uses an RTX 5060 graphics card. A core Ultra 5 225F processor is unique to it among these picks, while the Gamer Xtreme 13400F uses a core i5-13400F processor. You get a DDR5-4800 memory type here, which sets it apart from the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and its a DDR5 memory type. Check the Slate Arc B570's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: Arc B570
- VRAM: 10GB
- Processor: Core Ultra 5 225F
- Memory: 16GB
- Memory type: DDR5-4800
- SSD: 1TB
Pros
- A Arc B570 graphics card
- Intel Arc B570 with 10GB of VRAM
- VRAM of 10GB, ahead of the Gamer Xtreme 13400F
- Core Ultra 5 225F processor, the only one here
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the Gamer Xtreme 13400F at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR (Core i5-13400F, RTX 5060 8GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gamer Xtreme 13400F pairs a Core i5-13400F with an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, plus 16GB of DDR5 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 1440 is a problem.
Why we like it
It also comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On memory it ties with the Slate Arc B570, the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 at 16GB.
You get a core i5-13400F processor here, which sets it apart from the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and its a ryzen 7 8700F processor. Check the Gamer Xtreme 13400F's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. With 16GB installed, check for free memory slots before adding more.
It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 the next step up. What it gives up: VRAM of 8GB, behind the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (16GB); by contrast, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Processor: Core i5-13400F
- Memory: 16GB
- Memory type: DDR5
- SSD: 1TB
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- One-year parts and labor warranty
- Core i5-13400F processor, the only one here
- The lowest price of the group at our last check
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- VRAM of 8GB, behind the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (16GB)
Strong Alternative4 of 5
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060 8GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
CyberPowerPC's i5 build pairs a Core i5-14400F with an RTX 5060 8GB, DDR5 memory and a PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440 rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It is a straightforward 1080p configuration. On VRAM it ties with the Gamer Xtreme 13400F and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 at 8GB. It shares an RTX 5060 graphics card with the Gamer Xtreme 13400F and LXZ 8700F RTX 5060; the Slate Arc B570 goes with an arc B570 graphics card.
You get a core i5-14400F processor here, which sets it apart from the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and its a ryzen 7 8700F processor. It shares a DDR5 memory type with the Gamer Xtreme 13400F and LXZ 8700F RTX 5060; the Slate Arc B570 goes with a DDR5-4800 memory type. Check the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. It was priced above the Gamer Xtreme 13400F and below the Slate Arc B570 at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Processor: Core i5-14400F
- Memory: 16GB
- Memory type: DDR5
- SSD: 1TB
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- 16GB of DDR5 memory
- Core i5-14400F processor, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the Gamer Xtreme 13400F at the time of writing
Worth a Look5 of 5
LXZ Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LXZ puts a Ryzen 7 8700F and an RTX 5060 in a white Dreamer case with a glass side.
Best for
- Buyers who want white Dreamer case with a tempered glass side.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p.
Why we like it
A 650W power supply is listed without an efficiency rating. It matches the Gamer Xtreme 13400F and the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 on VRAM (8GB). Like the Gamer Xtreme 13400F and CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060, it has an RTX 5060 graphics card, while the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT uses an RX 9060 XT graphics card.
No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 7 8700F processor; compare the Gamer Xtreme 13400F, which has a core i5-13400F processor. Check the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The 650W power supply is the stated figure; check its connectors before a later GPU upgrade.
On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper Slate Arc B570 and the pricier HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, at the time of writing. The trade-off is VRAM; for more, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Processor: Ryzen 7 8700F
- Memory: 16GB
- Memory type: DDR5
- SSD: 1TB
- Power supply: 650W
- Case colour: White
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- A 650W power supply
- White Dreamer case with a tempered glass side
- Ryzen 7 8700F processor, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- VRAM trails the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (16GB)
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We set side by side five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT to the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the Slate Arc B570 and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 give no warranty.
- Price range
- From the Gamer Xtreme 13400F to the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, all sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a Gaming PCs Between $1,250 and $1,550
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
VRAM
Here VRAM runs from 8GB on the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 to 16GB on the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT. For less, the Slate Arc B570 is the runner-up at 10GB.
How much memory you need
Here memory runs from 16GB on the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 to 32GB on the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT. Start with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT if memory decides it.
Processor
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT lists Ryzen 7 5700X; the Slate Arc B570 lists Core Ultra 5 225F; the Gamer Xtreme 13400F lists Core i5-13400F; the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 lists Core i5-14400F; the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 lists Ryzen 7 8700F. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Memory type
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT lists DDR4; the Slate Arc B570 lists DDR5-4800; the Gamer Xtreme 13400F, the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 list DDR5. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Fit and compatibility
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.
How to Choose a Gaming PCs Between $1,250 and $1,550
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put VRAM first | HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT | The most VRAM here (16GB) |
| Buyers who want Intel Arc B570 with 10GB of VRAM | Slate Arc B570 | An Intel Arc B570 with 10GB of VRAM |
| Keeping the budget tight | Gamer Xtreme 13400F | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 | A PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| Buyers who want white Dreamer case with a tempered glass side | LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 | A white Dreamer case with a tempered glass side |
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Key specs side by side
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT leads on VRAM at 16GB, ahead of the Slate Arc B570 at 10GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | Ryzen 7 5700X | 32GB |
| Slate Arc B570 | Arc B570 | 10GB | Core Ultra 5 225F | 16GB |
| Gamer Xtreme 13400F | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Core i5-13400F | 16GB |
| CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Core i5-14400F | 16GB |
| LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 8700F | 16GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the most VRAM: the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT or the Slate Arc B570?
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT leads at 16GB, with the Slate Arc B570 at 10GB. The LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 is at the other end of this group with 8GB.
How does the Slate Arc B570 compare with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT on memory?
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT leads at 32GB, with the Slate Arc B570 at 16GB.
Is the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT worth paying more than the Gamer Xtreme 13400F?
On paper it adds VRAM (16GB against 8GB) and memory (32GB against 16GB). The Gamer Xtreme 13400F was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT the Most VRAM?
It earns the label for the most VRAM here (16GB). It suits anyone who put VRAM first.
Do the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the Slate Arc B570 differ on graphics card?
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT uses RX 9060 XT; the Slate Arc B570 uses Arc B570; the Gamer Xtreme 13400F, the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 use RTX 5060.
What should I check before buying the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060?
Check the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, chosen for the most VRAM here (16GB). Look at the Slate Arc B570 for an Intel Arc B570 with 10GB of VRAM, the Gamer Xtreme 13400F for the lowest price of the group at our last check and the CyberPowerPC i5 RTX 5060 for a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD if those matter more to you.
Choose a 16GB card if you play at 1440p.