Buying Guide
Good Gaming PCs Under $1,500
Six gaming PCs under $1,500 with a warranty, from RTX 5060 Ti to RTX 5060, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
At this budget, a good system is one you can keep running. Every pick here states a warranty, and all name their CPU, GPU, memory and SSD.
We compared the parts each listing names: CPU, graphics card and VRAM, memory, storage and, where stated, the power supply and warranty. We did not test these systems, and we skipped listings that leave a core part vague.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Ryzen 7 9700X Build
KOTIN Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)A Ryzen 7 9700X processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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Solid Alternative
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti pairs a Ryzen 7 8700F with an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, plus 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for: Buyers who want a rtx 5060 ti graphics card.
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Most Storage
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)A 2TB SSD.
Best for: Large game libraries.
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Worth Considering
KOTIN Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)Inside the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti are a Ryzen 7 8700F and an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, backed by 16GB of DDR5 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for: Buyers who want a rtx 5060 ti graphics card.
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Most Memory
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 32GB)32GB of RAM.
Best for: Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
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Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 5060)The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Our Picks
Ryzen 7 9700X Build1 of 6
KOTIN Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)
The KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti build pairs a Ryzen 7 9700X, an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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
The power supply is rated at 650W (80 Plus Gold). On memory it ties with the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti, the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at 16GB. A ryzen 7 9700X processor is unique to it among these picks, while the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti uses a ryzen 7 8700F processor.
Check the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti'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. With 16GB installed, check for free memory slots before adding more.
At 8GB of VRAM, 1080p is the comfortable target for new games. At our last price check it topped the group, with the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti the nearest cheaper option.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9700X
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 650W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- A 650W power supply
- An 80 Plus Gold power supply
- Zen 5 Ryzen 7 9700X
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 Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at the time of writing
Solid Alternative2 of 6
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)
CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti pairs a Ryzen 7 8700F with an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, plus 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want a rtx 5060 ti graphics card.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p.
Why we like it
It also comes with a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti, the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 on memory (16GB).
Like the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, it has a ryzen 7 8700F processor, while the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB uses a ryzen 5 5500 processor. Check the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti'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.
At 8GB of VRAM, 1080p is the comfortable target for new games. On price it sat fifth of 6, between the cheaper Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti and the pricier KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 8700F
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- 16GB of DDR5 memory
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 Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at the time of writing
The catch
The maker doesn't give its power supply wattage; if that figure matters, the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti offers 650W.
Most Storage3 of 6
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)
The Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti build pairs a Core i5-14400F, an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR5 and a 2TB SSD.
Best for
- Large game libraries.
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
It also comes with a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On memory it ties with the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at 16GB.
On SSD capacity it leads this guide at 2TB, ahead of the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti (1TB). A core i5-14400F processor is unique to it among these picks, while the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 uses a ryzen 5 8400F processor. Check the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti'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. When we checked, only the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB and cheaper picks cost less, and the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti cost more.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Core i5-14400F
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 2TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- A 2TB SSD
- 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
- 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 Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed power supply wattage, look to the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti instead: it offers 650W, while this one gives no figure.
Worth Considering4 of 6
KOTIN Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)
Inside the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti are a Ryzen 7 8700F and an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, backed by 16GB of DDR5 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who want a rtx 5060 ti graphics card.
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
The power supply is rated at 650W (80 Plus Gold). On memory it ties with the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at 16GB. It shares a ryzen 7 8700F processor with the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti; the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 goes with a ryzen 5 8400F processor.
You get a 1 year limited warranty here, which sets it apart from the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 and its a 1 year parts and labor warranty. Check the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti'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. It was priced above the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 and below the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 8700F
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 650W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year limited
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- A 650W power supply
- An 80 Plus Gold power supply
- Eight-core Ryzen 7 8700F on AM5
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 Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at the time of writing
Most Memory5 of 6
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 32GB)
Inside the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB are a Ryzen 5 5500 and an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR4-3200 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
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
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. Its 32GB memory is the most here; the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti comes next at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at 1TB.
A ryzen 5 5500 processor is unique to it among these picks, while the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti uses a ryzen 7 8700F processor. You get a DDR4-3200 memory type here, which sets it apart from the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti and its a DDR5 memory type. Check the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. At 8GB of VRAM, 1080p is the comfortable target for new games.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR4-3200
- SSD
- 1TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- 32GB of DDR4 with an RTX 5060 Ti
- Ryzen 5 5500 processor, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- Costs more than the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed power supply wattage, look to the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti instead: it offers 650W, while this one gives no figure.
Lowest Price Here6 of 6
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 5060)
The Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 build pairs a Ryzen 5 8400F, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p.
Why we like it
It also comes with an AM5 platform with room for later CPU upgrades. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti and the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti on memory (16GB).
No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 5060 graphics card; compare the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, which has an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 5 8400F processor; compare the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, which has a ryzen 7 8700F processor. Check the Skytech 8400F 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 undercut the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti and every other pick on price at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 8400F
- Memory
- 16GB
- SSD
- 1TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- AM5 platform with room for later CPU upgrades
- Ryzen 5 8400F processor, the only one here
- The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing
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
- Memory trails the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB (32GB)
The catch
The trade-off is VRAM; for more, the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti offers 8GB.
How We Chose
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.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared six prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 6 of the 9 fields compared are stated for every pick, while memory type and power supply wattage have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 6, from the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti to the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 gives no memory type; the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti, the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 give no power supply wattage.
- Price range
- From the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 to the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, all sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier when we checked.
What to Look For
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Memory across these picks
Here memory runs from 16GB on the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 to 32GB on the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB, a 100% spread. Start with the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB if memory decides it.
How much SSD capacity you need
Across these 6 picks SSD capacity spans 1TB (the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060) to 2TB (the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti). If SSD capacity is your first filter, the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti sets the ceiling at 2TB.
A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk Processor
The KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti lists Ryzen 7 9700X; the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti and the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti list Ryzen 7 8700F; the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti lists Core i5-14400F; the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB lists ryzen 5 5500; the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 lists Ryzen 5 8400F.
Memory type
The KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti and the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti list DDR5; the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB lists DDR4-3200. Settling memory type first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 1.
A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting Setup checks
Check the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti'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
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who prefer this CPU platform | KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti | A Ryzen 7 9700X processor |
| Large game libraries | Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti | A 2TB SSD |
| Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing | Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB | 32GB of RAM |
| Keeping the budget tight | Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
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Key specs side by side
The Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB leads on memory at 32GB, ahead of the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti at 16GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Ryzen 7 9700X | 16GB |
| CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Ryzen 7 8700F | 16GB |
| Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Core i5-14400F | 16GB |
| KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Ryzen 7 8700F | 16GB |
| Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Ryzen 5 5500 | 32GB |
| Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 5 8400F | 16GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti compare with the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB on memory?
The Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB leads at 32GB, with the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti at 16GB.
Which has the largest SSD capacity: the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti or the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti?
Between the top two, it is 2TB on the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti against 1TB on the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, a 100% difference.
Why is the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB our Most Memory pick?
The label rests on 32GB of RAM. It makes sense for gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
Do the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 differ on graphics card?
The KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti, the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti, the KOTIN 8700F RTX 5060 Ti and the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB use RTX 5060 Ti; the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 uses RTX 5060.
Will the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB work with my setup?
Check the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks fifth of 6, as our Most Memory pick, and first of 6 on memory (32GB).
What extras do the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti and the CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti include?
The KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti: a Zen 5 Ryzen 7 9700X. The CyberPowerPC 8700F RTX 5060 Ti: a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti: a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the KOTIN 9700X RTX 5060 Ti, chosen for a Ryzen 7 9700X processor. Look at the Gamer Xtreme 5060 Ti for a 2TB SSD, the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB for 32GB of RAM and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing if those matter more to you.
Compare warranty lengths as carefully as graphics cards; one year of parts and labor is the norm here.
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