Buying Guide
The Best Intel i7 Gaming PCs
Six Intel i7 gaming PCs, from RX 6600 to RTX 4070, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
Core i7 systems start around $800 with older chips and reach $3,000 with an RTX 4080 Super. These six are the lower-priced options.
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.
Lowest Price Here
STGAubron Gaming PC (Core i7-10700F, RX 6600 8GB)The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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RTX 5060 Build
iBUYPOWER Slate (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 8GB)An RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM.
Best for: 1080p gaming.
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Most Memory
STORMCRAFT Sirius (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)32GB of RAM.
Best for: Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
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Solid Alternative
Thermaltake LCGS View i560T (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)Inside the LCGS View 5060 Ti are a Core i7-14700F and an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, backed by 16GB of DDR5-6000 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for: Buyers who want a rtx 5060 ti graphics card.
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RTX 4070 Build
WIWB Gaming Desktop (Core i7-14700KF, RTX 4070 12GB)An RTX 4070 with 12GB of VRAM.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
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Most VRAM
Skytech Chronos 3 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, White)16GB of VRAM on the RTX 5060 Ti.
Best for: High texture settings at 1440p and above.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 6
STGAubron Gaming PC (Core i7-10700F, RX 6600 8GB)
The STGAubron RX 6600 build pairs a Core i7-10700F, an RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR4 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
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. On VRAM it ties with the Slate i7 RTX 5060, the Sirius i7 and the LCGS View 5060 Ti at 8GB. You get an RX 6600 graphics card here, which sets it apart from the Sirius i7 and its an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card.
You get a core i7-10700F processor here, which sets it apart from the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 and its a core i7-14700KF processor. A DDR4 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the Chronos 3 uses a DDR5-6000 memory type. Check the STGAubron RX 6600's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. It cost the least of the 6 picks at the time of writing, with the Slate i7 RTX 5060 the next step up.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RX 6600
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Core i7-10700F
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR4
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RX 6600 graphics card
- Desktop RX 6600 with 8GB of VRAM
- Core i7-10700F processor, the only one here
- DDR4 memory type, 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 of 8GB, behind the Chronos 3 (16GB)
The catch
There is no published power supply wattage figure, whereas the Chronos 3 offers 850W.
RTX 5060 Build2 of 6
iBUYPOWER Slate (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 8GB)
Slate i7 RTX 5060 pairs a Core i7-14700F with an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, plus 16GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- 1080p gaming.
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
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it ties with the STGAubron RX 6600, the Sirius i7 and the LCGS View 5060 Ti at 8GB. On memory it ties with the STGAubron RX 6600, the LCGS View 5060 Ti, the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 and the Chronos 3 at 16GB.
An RTX 5060 graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 uses an RTX 4070 graphics card. It shares a DDR4-3200 memory type with the Sirius i7; the Chronos 3 goes with a DDR5-6000 memory type. Check the Slate i7 RTX 5060'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 STGAubron RX 6600 cost less, and the Sirius i7 cost more.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Core i7-14700F
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR4-3200
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- Core i7-14700F on DDR4
- An RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM
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 STGAubron RX 6600 at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed power supply wattage, look to the Chronos 3 instead: it offers 850W, while this one gives no figure.
Most Memory3 of 6
STORMCRAFT Sirius (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)
Sirius i7 pairs a Core i7-14700F with an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 650W Gold PSU and 32GB of RGB DDR4. On VRAM it ties with the STGAubron RX 6600, the Slate i7 RTX 5060 and the LCGS View 5060 Ti at 8GB. Nothing else here matches its 32GB memory; the STGAubron RX 6600 comes closest at 16GB.
It shares an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card with the LCGS View 5060 Ti and Chronos 3; the Slate i7 RTX 5060 goes with an RTX 5060 graphics card. It shares a DDR4-3200 memory type with the Slate i7 RTX 5060; the Chronos 3 goes with a DDR5-6000 memory type. Check the Sirius i7's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. When we checked, only the Slate i7 RTX 5060 and cheaper picks cost less, and the LCGS View 5060 Ti cost more.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Core i7-14700F
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR4-3200
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 650W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- A 650W power supply
- An 80 Plus Gold power supply
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- Costs more than the STGAubron RX 6600 at the time of writing
Solid Alternative4 of 6
Thermaltake LCGS View i560T (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)
Inside the LCGS View 5060 Ti are a Core i7-14700F and an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, backed by 16GB of DDR5-6000 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who want a rtx 5060 ti graphics card.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 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. On VRAM it ties with the STGAubron RX 6600, the Slate i7 RTX 5060 and the Sirius i7 at 8GB. It shares an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card with the Sirius i7 and Chronos 3; the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 goes with an RTX 4070 graphics card.
It shares a DDR5-6000 memory type with the Chronos 3; the Slate i7 RTX 5060 goes with a DDR4-3200 memory type. Check the LCGS View 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. It was priced above the Sirius i7 and below the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Core i7-14700F
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- Core i7-14700F with an RTX 5060 Ti
- 16GB of DDR5-6000 memory and a 1TB SSD
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 Chronos 3 (16GB)
The catch
It gives ground on VRAM, where the Chronos 3 offers 16GB.
RTX 4070 Build5 of 6
WIWB Gaming Desktop (Core i7-14700KF, RTX 4070 12GB)
The WIWB i7 RTX 4070 build pairs a Core i7-14700KF, an RTX 4070 with 12GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
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. Its 12GB VRAM ranks second of 6 here, behind the Chronos 3 (16GB) and ahead of the LCGS View 5060 Ti (8GB). It matches the STGAubron RX 6600, the Slate i7 RTX 5060, the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the Chronos 3 on memory (16GB).
It is the only pick here with an RTX 4070 graphics card; the Slate i7 RTX 5060 has an RTX 5060 graphics card instead. No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5 memory type; compare the Sirius i7, which has a DDR4-3200 memory type. Check the WIWB i7 RTX 4070'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. Its price falls between the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the Chronos 3, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 4070
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Processor
- Core i7-14700KF
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 4070 graphics card
- 12GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- Core i7-14700KF, an unlocked chip
- DDR5 memory type, the only one here
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the STGAubron RX 6600 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.
Most VRAM6 of 6
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
- High texture settings at 1440p and above.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 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. Its 16GB VRAM is the most here; the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 comes next at 12GB. On memory it ties with the STGAubron RX 6600, the Slate i7 RTX 5060, the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 at 16GB.
It shares a DDR5-6000 memory type with the LCGS View 5060 Ti; the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 goes with a DDR5 memory type. Check the Chronos 3's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The 850W 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.
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 Sirius i7 (32GB)
- Costs more than the STGAubron RX 6600 at the time of writing
The catch
Memory is its weakest area, and the Sirius i7 covers it better at 32GB.
How We Chose These Intel i7 Gaming PCs
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 six prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and power supply wattage and PSU rating are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 6, from the STGAubron RX 6600 to the Chronos 3, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The STGAubron RX 6600, the Slate i7 RTX 5060, the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 give no power supply wattage; the STGAubron RX 6600, the Slate i7 RTX 5060, the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 give no PSU rating.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the STGAubron RX 6600 ($500 to $1000) to the Chronos 3 (over $1500).
What to Look for in an Intel i7 Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
VRAM across these picks
The Chronos 3 tops VRAM at 16GB and the LCGS View 5060 Ti sits lowest at 8GB. If VRAM is your first filter, the Chronos 3 sets the ceiling at 16GB.
How much memory you need
Here memory runs from 16GB on the Chronos 3 to 32GB on the Sirius i7, a 100% spread. The Sirius i7 is the pick for memory.
A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk How much power supply wattage you need
Across these 2 picks power supply wattage spans 650W (the Sirius i7) to 850W (the Chronos 3). The Chronos 3 is the pick for power supply wattage. The STGAubron RX 6600, the Slate i7 RTX 5060, the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 give no power supply wattage figure, so 2 of 6 picks are compared here.
Processor
The STGAubron RX 6600 lists Core i7-10700F; the Slate i7 RTX 5060, the Sirius i7, the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the Chronos 3 list Core i7-14700F; the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 lists Core i7-14700KF.
A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk Memory type
The STGAubron RX 6600 lists DDR4; the Slate i7 RTX 5060 and the Sirius i7 list DDR4-3200; the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the Chronos 3 list DDR5-6000; the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 lists DDR5. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 6 stated picks into groups of 2, 2, 1 and 1.
How to Choose an Intel i7 Gaming PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the budget tight | STGAubron RX 6600 | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
| 1080p gaming | Slate i7 RTX 5060 | An RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM |
| Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing | Sirius i7 | 32GB of RAM |
| 1440p gaming | WIWB i7 RTX 4070 | An RTX 4070 with 12GB of VRAM |
| High texture settings at 1440p and above | Chronos 3 | 16GB of VRAM on the RTX 5060 Ti |
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Key specs side by side
The Chronos 3 leads on VRAM at 16GB, ahead of the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 at 12GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STGAubron RX 6600 | RX 6600 | 8GB | Core i7-10700F | 16GB |
| Slate i7 RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Core i7-14700F | 16GB |
| Sirius i7 | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Core i7-14700F | 32GB |
| LCGS View 5060 Ti | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Core i7-14700F | 16GB |
| WIWB i7 RTX 4070 | RTX 4070 | 12GB | Core i7-14700KF | 16GB |
| Chronos 3 | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | Core i7-14700F | 16GB |
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By price at the time of writing
The STGAubron RX 6600 was the lowest-priced pick ($500 to $1000) and the Chronos 3 the highest (over $1500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Prebuilt PCs |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | STGAubron RX 6600 |
| About $1000 to $1500 | Slate i7 RTX 5060, Sirius i7, LCGS View 5060 Ti |
| Over $1500 | WIWB i7 RTX 4070, Chronos 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the most VRAM: the Chronos 3 or the WIWB i7 RTX 4070?
Between the top two, it is 16GB on the Chronos 3 against 12GB on the WIWB i7 RTX 4070, a 33% difference. The spread runs down to the LCGS View 5060 Ti at 8GB.
Is the Sirius i7 ahead of the STGAubron RX 6600 on memory?
The Sirius i7 tops memory at 32GB; the STGAubron RX 6600 follows at 16GB, 100% apart.
How does the Sirius i7 compare with the Chronos 3 on power supply wattage?
The Chronos 3 leads at 850W, with the Sirius i7 at 650W. No power supply wattage figure is published for the STGAubron RX 6600, the Slate i7 RTX 5060, the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the WIWB i7 RTX 4070, which leaves 2 of 6 picks ranked here.
What does the Chronos 3 add over the STGAubron RX 6600?
The spec sheets show VRAM (16GB against 8GB) in its favour. On our last price check the STGAubron RX 6600 was in the $500 to $1000 tier and the Chronos 3 in the over $1500 tier, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if VRAM decides your purchase.
Why is the Chronos 3 our Most VRAM pick?
The label rests on 16GB of VRAM on the RTX 5060 Ti. On VRAM it leads the WIWB i7 RTX 4070, 16GB against 12GB, a 33% margin. The STGAubron RX 6600, the cheapest pick, sat in the $500 to $1000 tier against over $1500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for high texture settings at 1440p and above.
Do the STGAubron RX 6600 and the Slate i7 RTX 5060 differ on graphics card?
The STGAubron RX 6600 uses RX 6600; the Slate i7 RTX 5060 uses RTX 5060; the Sirius i7, the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the Chronos 3 use RTX 5060 Ti; the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 uses RTX 4070.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the STGAubron RX 6600, chosen for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing. Look at the Slate i7 RTX 5060 for an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, the Sirius i7 for 32GB of RAM, the WIWB i7 RTX 4070 for an RTX 4070 with 12GB of VRAM and the Chronos 3 for 16GB of VRAM on the RTX 5060 Ti if those matter more to you.
Among these, the i7-14700F systems with an RTX 5060 Ti are the balanced middle.
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