Buying Guide
The Best Prebuilt PCs for Streaming and Gaming
Five prebuilt PCs for streaming and gaming, from RX 9060 XT to RX 9070, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Streaming while you play adds an encoder, capture software, a browser and chat on top of the game. These five prebuilt systems between $1,400 and $2,400 each list 32GB of RAM and a graphics card with 16GB of VRAM, so the game and the stream are not fighting over memory.
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 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB)The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Worth Considering
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 want a rtx 5060 ti graphics card.
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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.
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Well-Rounded Choice
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB)Inside the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT are a Ryzen 7 8700F and an RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5 and 2TB of SSD storage.
Best for: Buyers who want a rx 9060 xt graphics card.
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Largest Listed PSU
ZOTAC MEK (Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB)A 850W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold.
Best for: A bigger graphics card later.
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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 budget tight.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when sSD capacity of 1TB, behind the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB (2TB) is a problem.
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. It matches the STORMCRAFT Viper and the MEK 5060 Ti on SSD capacity (1TB).
Like the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT, it has an RX 9060 XT graphics card, while the STORMCRAFT Viper uses an RX 9070 graphics card. It is the only pick here with a ryzen 7 5700X processor; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB has a ryzen 7 8700F processor instead. No other pick in this guide offers a DDR4 memory type; compare the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT, which has a DDR5 memory type. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB was the next step up.
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
The main gap: SSD capacity of 1TB, behind the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB (2TB). If that matters, the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB is rated for 2TB.
Worth Considering2 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 want a rtx 5060 ti graphics card.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT 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. On SSD capacity it ties with the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT at 2TB.
It shares an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card with the MEK 5060 Ti; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT goes with an RX 9060 XT graphics card. It shares a ryzen 7 8700F processor with the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT goes with a ryzen 7 5700X processor. It shares a DDR5 memory type with the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT; the MEK 5060 Ti goes with a DDR5-6000 memory type. It was priced above the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and below the STORMCRAFT Viper 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
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 HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT 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. It matches the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the MEK 5060 Ti on SSD capacity (1TB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9070 graphics card; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT has an RX 9060 XT graphics card instead.
It is the only pick here with a ryzen 7 7800X3D processor; the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT has a ryzen 7 5700X processor instead. Like the MEK 5060 Ti, it has a DDR5-6000 memory type, while the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT uses a DDR5 memory type. Check the STORMCRAFT Viper's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. Its price falls between the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT, based on our last check.
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 HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT at the time of writing
Well-Rounded Choice4 of 5
CyberPowerPC Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB)
Inside the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT are a Ryzen 7 8700F and an RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5 and 2TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who want a rx 9060 xt graphics card.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 16GB Radeon RX 9060 XT and liquid CPU cooling. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB on SSD capacity (2TB).
Like the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, it has an RX 9060 XT graphics card, while the STORMCRAFT Viper uses an RX 9070 graphics card. Like the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, it has a ryzen 7 8700F processor, while the STORMCRAFT Viper uses a ryzen 7 7800X3D processor. Like the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, it has a DDR5 memory type, while the STORMCRAFT Viper uses a DDR5-6000 memory type.
Check the CyberPowerPC 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. Its price falls between the STORMCRAFT Viper and the MEK 5060 Ti, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RX 9060 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 8700F
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 2TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RX 9060 XT 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
Largest Listed PSU5 of 5
ZOTAC MEK (Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB)
MEK 5060 Ti pairs a Ryzen 7 9700X with an RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- A bigger graphics card later.
Skip if
- Skip it if SSD capacity matters most to you; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB offers 2TB.
Why we like it
It also comes with a three-year warranty on the graphics card. The power supply is rated at 850W (80 Plus Gold). It matches the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the STORMCRAFT Viper on SSD capacity (1TB).
Like the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, it has an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, while the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT uses an RX 9060 XT graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 7 9700X processor; compare the STORMCRAFT Viper, which has a ryzen 7 7800X3D processor. Like the STORMCRAFT Viper, it has a DDR5-6000 memory type, while the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT uses a DDR4 memory type. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT and the rest.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9700X
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 850W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year system, 3 years GPU
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- A 850W power supply
Cons
- SSD capacity trails the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB (2TB)
- Costs more than the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT at the time of writing
The catch
The trade-off is VRAM; for more, the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT offers 16GB.
How We Chose These PCs for Streaming and Gaming
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.
- What we compared
- We lined up five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and warranty is missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT to the MEK 5060 Ti, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the STORMCRAFT Viper give no warranty.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT ($1000 to $1500) to the MEK 5060 Ti (over $1500).
What to Look for in a PC for Streaming and Gaming
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
SSD capacity across these picks
The CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB tops SSD capacity at 2TB and the MEK 5060 Ti sits lowest at 1TB; 2 picks share the top figure. The CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB is the pick for SSD capacity.
Processor
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT lists Ryzen 7 5700X; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT list Ryzen 7 8700F; the STORMCRAFT Viper lists Ryzen 7 7800X3D; the MEK 5060 Ti lists Ryzen 7 9700X.
A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk Memory type
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT lists DDR4; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT list DDR5; the STORMCRAFT Viper and the MEK 5060 Ti list DDR5-6000. Settling memory type first narrows 5 picks to 2 or 2 or 1.
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.
A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk Extras that separate them
The STORMCRAFT Viper: a 16GB Radeon RX 9070. The CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT: a 16GB Radeon RX 9060 XT and liquid CPU cooling. The MEK 5060 Ti: a three-year warranty on the graphics card.
How to Choose a PC for Streaming and Gaming
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the budget tight | HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
| High-refresh play where the CPU matters | STORMCRAFT Viper | A Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V-Cache |
| A bigger graphics card later | MEK 5060 Ti | A 850W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold |
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Key specs side by side
The CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB leads on SSD capacity at 2TB, ahead of the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT at 2TB.
| 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 |
| CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | Ryzen 7 8700F | 32GB |
| MEK 5060 Ti | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9700X | 32GB |
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By price at the time of writing
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT was the lowest-priced pick ($1000 to $1500) and the MEK 5060 Ti the highest (over $1500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Prebuilt PCs |
|---|---|
| About $1000 to $1500 | HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT |
| Over $1500 | CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB, STORMCRAFT Viper, CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT, MEK 5060 Ti |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the MEK 5060 Ti our Largest Listed PSU pick?
The label rests on a 850W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold. The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, the cheapest pick, sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier against over $1500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at A bigger graphics card later.
Do the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB differ on graphics card?
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the CyberPowerPC RX 9060 XT use RX 9060 XT; the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB and the MEK 5060 Ti use RTX 5060 Ti; the STORMCRAFT Viper uses RX 9070.
Will the MEK 5060 Ti work with my setup?
Check the MEK 5060 Ti'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, as our Largest Listed PSU pick, and fifth of 5 on SSD capacity (1TB).
What extras do the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT and the CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB include?
The HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT: a 16GB RX 9060 XT under $1,500 at the time of writing. The CyberPowerPC 5060 Ti 16GB: the 16GB version of the RTX 5060 Ti and liquid CPU cooling. The STORMCRAFT Viper: a 16GB Radeon RX 9070.
Who should choose the STORMCRAFT Viper?
The STORMCRAFT Viper carries our Gaming-Focused CPU label for a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V-Cache. It ranks third of 5 here and sat in the over $1500 tier at our last price check; it suits high-refresh play where the CPU matters.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the HOENGAGER RX 9060 XT, chosen for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing. Look at the STORMCRAFT Viper for a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V-Cache and the MEK 5060 Ti for a 850W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold if those matter more to you.
If you stream with the graphics card's hardware encoder, the GPU matters as much as the CPU; check which encoder your streaming software uses before choosing.
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