Buying Guide

The Best PCs for Video Editing

From the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT to the Skytech Archangel 5: five gaming PCs ranked on VRAM and memory, with who should skip each one.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

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Video editing leans on RAM for long timelines and on the GPU for effects and exports. Every pick has 32GB or more of RAM and a graphics card with 12GB or more, ordered from the lowest price.

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

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lowest Price Here

    HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB)

    The cheapest way into this group, below the MSI Codex R2.

    Best for: Keeping the cost under $1500.

    Check price for HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Strong Alternative

    HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5070 12GB)

    A 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans.

    Best for: Buyers who want 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans.

    Check price for HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5070 12GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Premium Pick

    Skytech Archangel 5 Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 5070 12GB)

    The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler.

    Best for: Buyers who want a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler and can spend more than the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB costs.

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Our Picks

Lowest Price Here1 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

Keeping the cost under $1500.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: sSD capacity of 1TB, behind the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB (2TB).
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB)

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 at 16GB.

On SSD capacity it ties with the MSI Codex R2, the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the Skytech Archangel 5 at 1TB. An RX 9060 XT graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 uses an RTX 5070 graphics card. It shares a ryzen 7 5700X processor with the HOENGAGER RTX 5070; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB goes with a ryzen 7 8700F processor.

It shares a DDR4 memory type with the HOENGAGER RTX 5070; the Skytech Archangel 5 goes with a DDR5-6000 memory type. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the MSI Codex R2 was closest.

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

  • SSD capacity of 1TB, behind the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB (2TB)

The catch

What it gives up: SSD capacity of 1TB, behind the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB (2TB); by contrast, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB is rated for 2TB.

Also Consider2 of 5

MSI Codex R2 (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5070 12GB)

MSI's Codex R2 pairs a Core i5-14400F with an RTX 5070 12GB and 32GB of DDR5.

Best for

Buyers who want air cooling and Wi-Fi 6E.

Skip if

If budget leads, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT was cheaper at our last price check.
MSI Codex R2 (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5070 12GB)

Why we like it

It is air cooled and offers Wi-Fi 6E. It matches the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the Skytech Archangel 5 on VRAM (12GB). Like the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and Skytech Archangel 5, it has an RTX 5070 graphics card, while the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT uses an RX 9060 XT graphics card.

No other pick in this guide offers a core i5-14400F processor; compare the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, which has a ryzen 7 8700F processor. Like the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, it has a DDR5 memory type, while the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 uses a DDR4 memory type. Check the MSI Codex R2's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the pricier HOENGAGER RTX 5070, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Graphics card
RTX 5070
VRAM
12GB
Processor
Core i5-14400F
Memory
32GB
Memory type
DDR5
SSD
1TB

Pros

  • A RTX 5070 graphics card
  • 12GB of VRAM for high texture settings
  • 32GB of RAM
  • Air cooling and Wi-Fi 6E

Cons

  • Costs more than the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT at the time of writing

Strong Alternative3 of 5

HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5070 12GB)

Inside the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 are a Ryzen 7 5700X and an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR4 and 1TB of SSD storage.

Best for

Buyers who want 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT cost less when we checked.
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5070 12GB)

Why we like it

It also comes with a 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it ties with the MSI Codex R2 and the Skytech Archangel 5 at 12GB.

On SSD capacity it ties with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the MSI Codex R2 and the Skytech Archangel 5 at 1TB. It shares an RTX 5070 graphics card with the MSI Codex R2 and Skytech Archangel 5; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB goes with an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card. It shares a ryzen 7 5700X processor with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT; the Skytech Archangel 5 goes with a ryzen 7 7700X processor.

It shares a DDR4 memory type with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT; the Skytech Archangel 5 goes with a DDR5-6000 memory type. It was priced above the MSI Codex R2 and below the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB at the time of writing.

Key specs

Graphics card
RTX 5070
VRAM
12GB
Processor
Ryzen 7 5700X
Memory
32GB
Memory type
DDR4
SSD
1TB

Pros

  • A RTX 5070 graphics card
  • 12GB of VRAM for high texture settings
  • 32GB of RAM
  • 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans

Cons

  • Costs more than the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT at the time of writing

Largest SSD Capacity4 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

Buyers who put SSD capacity first.

Skip if

If budget leads, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT was cheaper at our last price check.
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB)

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 on VRAM (16GB).

Its 2TB SSD capacity is the largest here; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT comes next at 1TB. No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card; compare the HOENGAGER RTX 5070, which has an RTX 5070 graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 7 8700F processor; compare the HOENGAGER RTX 5070, which has a ryzen 7 5700X processor.

Like the MSI Codex R2, it has a DDR5 memory type, while the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT uses a DDR4 memory type. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the pricier Skytech Archangel 5, at the time of writing.

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 HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT at the time of writing

Premium Pick5 of 5

Skytech Archangel 5 Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 5070 12GB)

Skytech's Archangel 5 pairs a Ryzen 7 7700X with an RTX 5070 12GB, 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler.

Best for

Buyers who want a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler and can spend more than the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB costs.

Skip if

Skip it if VRAM matters most to you; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT offers 16GB.
Skytech Archangel 5 Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 5070 12GB)

Why we like it

The case is white, and the PSU is a 750W Gold unit. On VRAM it ties with the MSI Codex R2 and the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 at 12GB. It shares an RTX 5070 graphics card with the MSI Codex R2 and HOENGAGER RTX 5070; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB goes with an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card.

You get a ryzen 7 7700X processor here, which sets it apart from the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and its a ryzen 7 8700F processor. A DDR5-6000 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the MSI Codex R2 uses a DDR5 memory type. Check the Skytech Archangel 5's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. 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
RTX 5070
VRAM
12GB
Processor
Ryzen 7 7700X
Memory
32GB
Memory type
DDR5-6000
SSD
1TB
Power supply
750W
PSU rating
80 Plus Gold
Warranty
1 year parts and labor
Case colour
White

Pros

  • A RTX 5070 graphics card
  • 12GB of VRAM for high texture settings
  • 32GB of RAM
  • A 750W power supply

Cons

  • VRAM trails the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT (16GB)
  • SSD capacity trails the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB (2TB)
  • Costs more than the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT at the time of writing

The catch

It gives ground on VRAM, where the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT offers 16GB.

How We Chose These PCs for Video Editing

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.

A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk
A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk
How these picks were ranked
We compared five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 3 of 5 picks leave out warranty.
The shared baseline
All 5, from the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT to the Skytech Archangel 5, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
Where the specs have gaps
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the MSI Codex R2 and the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 give no warranty.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT ($1000 to $1500) to the Skytech Archangel 5 (over $1500).

What to Look for in a PC for Video Editing

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. How much VRAM you need

    Across these 5 picks VRAM spans 12GB (the Skytech Archangel 5) to 16GB (the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT). If VRAM is your first filter, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT sets the ceiling at 16GB.

  2. SSD capacity across these picks

    Here SSD capacity runs from 1TB on the Skytech Archangel 5 to 2TB on the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, a 100% spread. Start with the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB if SSD capacity decides it.

    A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk
    A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk
  3. Processor

    The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 list Ryzen 7 5700X; the MSI Codex R2 lists Core i5-14400F; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB lists Ryzen 7 8700F; the Skytech Archangel 5 lists Ryzen 7 7700X. Sort out processor before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 1, 1 and 1.

  4. Memory type

    The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 list DDR4; the MSI Codex R2 and the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB list DDR5; the Skytech Archangel 5 lists DDR5-6000.

    A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting
    A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting
  5. Setup checks

    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 PC for Video Editing

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Keeping the cost under $1500HOENGAGER RX 9060 XTThe cheapest way into this group, below the MSI Codex R2
Buyers who want air cooling and Wi-Fi 6EMSI Codex R2Air cooling and Wi-Fi 6E
Buyers who want 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fansHOENGAGER RTX 5070A 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans
Buyers who put SSD capacity firstCyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GBThe largest SSD capacity here (2TB)
Buyers who want a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler and can spend more than the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB costsSkytech Archangel 5The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler

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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 PCGraphics cardVRAMProcessorMemory
HOENGAGER RX 9060 XTRX 9060 XT16GBRyzen 7 5700X32GB
MSI Codex R2RTX 507012GBCore i5-14400F32GB
HOENGAGER RTX 5070RTX 507012GBRyzen 7 5700X32GB
CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GBRTX 5060 Ti16GBRyzen 7 8700F32GB
Skytech Archangel 5RTX 507012GBRyzen 7 7700X32GB

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By price at the time of writing

At our last check the cheapest pick, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the Skytech Archangel 5 at over $1500; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.

Price tierPrebuilt PCs
About $1000 to $1500HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT
Over $1500MSI Codex R2, HOENGAGER RTX 5070, CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, Skytech Archangel 5

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT compare with the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB on SSD capacity?

The CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB leads at 2TB, with the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT at 1TB.

Is the Skytech Archangel 5 worth paying more than the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT?

The Skytech Archangel 5 matches or trails the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT on VRAM and SSD capacity, so pay more only for a feature the spec sheet doesn't cover. The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT leads on VRAM (16GB). The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier and the Skytech Archangel 5 in the over $1500 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them.

What makes the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT the Lowest Price Here?

It earns the label for the cheapest way into this group, below the MSI Codex R2. It makes sense for keeping the cost under $1500.

Do the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the MSI Codex R2 differ on graphics card?

The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT uses RX 9060 XT; the MSI Codex R2, the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the Skytech Archangel 5 use RTX 5070; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB uses RTX 5060 Ti.

What should I check before buying the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB?

Check the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5, as our Largest SSD Capacity pick, and second of 5 on VRAM (16GB).

Beyond the specs, what sets the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the MSI Codex R2 apart?

The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT: a 16GB RX 9060 XT under $1,500 at the time of writing. The MSI Codex R2: air cooling and Wi-Fi 6E. The HOENGAGER RTX 5070: a 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, chosen for the cheapest way into this group, below the MSI Codex R2. Look at the MSI Codex R2 for air cooling and Wi-Fi 6E, the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 for a 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans and the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB for the largest SSD capacity here (2TB) if those matter more to you.

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About the author

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