Buying Guide
The Best Pre-Built Desktop Gaming PCs
Five pre-built desktop gaming PCs, from RTX 5060 to RTX 5060 Ti, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated

Pre-built desktops between $1,100 and $1,700 often split on memory: 16GB or 32GB. We favored more RAM.
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.

Ryzen 7 5700 Build
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700, RTX 5060, 32GB)A Ryzen 7 5700 processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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RTX 3060 Ti Build
Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 3060 Ti 8GB)An RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM.
Best for: 1080p gaming.
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Solid Alternative
YAWYORE Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5060 8GB)The YAWYORE 5700X build pairs a Ryzen 7 5700X, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, 32GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for: Buyers who want a rtx 5060 graphics card.
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Ryzen 5 5500 Build
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 32GB)A Ryzen 5 5500 processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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Core i7-14700F Build
STORMCRAFT Sirius (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)A Core i7-14700F processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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Our Picks
Ryzen 7 5700 Build1 of 5
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700, RTX 5060, 32GB)
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB build pairs a Ryzen 7 5700, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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. It ships in a triple-glass case with an ARGB air cooler, and the parts and labour warranty runs for a year. Like the YAWYORE 5700X, it has an RTX 5060 graphics card, while the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti uses an RTX 3060 Ti graphics card.
No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 7 5700 processor; compare the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB, which has a ryzen 5 5500 processor. Check the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 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
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700
- Memory
- 32GB
- SSD
- 1TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- 32GB of RAM at an RTX 5060 price
- Ryzen 7 5700 processor, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
The catch
The maker doesn't give its power supply wattage; if that figure matters, the YAWYORE 5700X offers 650W.
RTX 3060 Ti Build2 of 5
Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 3060 Ti 8GB)
5700X RTX 3060 Ti pairs a Ryzen 7 5700X with an RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- 1080p gaming.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p is a problem.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It is the only pick here with an RTX 3060 Ti graphics card; the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB has an RTX 5060 graphics card instead. Like the YAWYORE 5700X, it has a ryzen 7 5700X processor, while the Sirius i7 uses a core i7-14700F processor.
Check the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti'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. Buyers who need a confirmed power supply wattage should compare it with the YAWYORE 5700X, which offers 650W.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 3060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory
- 32GB
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 3060 Ti graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- RTX 3060 Ti with 32GB of RAM
- An RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
Solid Alternative3 of 5
YAWYORE Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5060 8GB)
The YAWYORE 5700X build pairs a Ryzen 7 5700X, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, 32GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want a rtx 5060 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
It also comes with 32GB of DDR4 and a 650W Bronze PSU. It shares an RTX 5060 graphics card with the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB; the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB goes with an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card. Check the YAWYORE 5700X'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. At 8GB of VRAM, 1080p is the comfortable target for new games. It was priced above the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti and below the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR4-3200
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 650W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Bronze
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- A 650W power supply
- An 80 Plus Bronze power supply
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- Costs more than the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB at the time of writing
Ryzen 5 5500 Build4 of 5
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
- 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
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It shares an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card with the Sirius i7; the YAWYORE 5700X goes with an RTX 5060 graphics card. You get a ryzen 5 5500 processor here, which sets it apart from the Sirius i7 and its a core i7-14700F processor.
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. It was priced above the YAWYORE 5700X and below the Sirius i7 at the time of writing. There is no published power supply wattage figure, whereas the YAWYORE 5700X offers 650W.
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 5700 RTX 5060 32GB at the time of writing
Core i7-14700F Build5 of 5
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
- Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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 650W Gold PSU and 32GB of RGB DDR4. It shares an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card with the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB; the YAWYORE 5700X goes with an RTX 5060 graphics card. You get a core i7-14700F processor here, which sets it apart from the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB and its a ryzen 5 5500 processor.
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. The 650W power supply is the stated figure; check its connectors before a later GPU upgrade. At 8GB of VRAM, 1080p is the comfortable target for new games. Only the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
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 Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB at the time of writing
The catch
It gives ground on VRAM, where the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB offers 8GB.
How We Chose These Pre-Built Desktop 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.

- 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 memory type and power supply wattage are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB to the Sirius i7, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB and the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti give no memory type; the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti and the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB give no power supply wattage.
- Price range
- From the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB to the Sirius i7, all sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a Pre-Built Desktop Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Processor
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB lists ryzen 7 5700; the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti and the YAWYORE 5700X list Ryzen 7 5700X; the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB lists ryzen 5 5500; the Sirius i7 lists Core i7-14700F. Settling processor first narrows 5 picks to 2, 1 or 1 or 1.
Fit and compatibility
Check the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB'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 and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting Extras that separate them
The YAWYORE 5700X: 32GB of DDR4 and a 650W Bronze PSU. The Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB: 32GB of DDR4 with an RTX 5060 Ti. The Sirius i7: a 650W Gold PSU and 32GB of RGB DDR4.
How much to spend
All 5 sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier when we checked, from the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB at the low end to the Sirius i7 at the top, so decide on features first.

A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk Start from what matters most
Buyers who prefer this CPU platform: the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB. 1080p gaming: the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti. Buyers who prefer this CPU platform: the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB.
How to Choose a Pre-Built Desktop Gaming PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who prefer this CPU platform | Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB | A Ryzen 7 5700 processor |
| 1080p gaming | 5700X RTX 3060 Ti | An RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM |
| Buyers who prefer this CPU platform | Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB | A Ryzen 5 5500 processor |
| Buyers who prefer this CPU platform | Sirius i7 | A Core i7-14700F processor |
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Key specs side by side
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti and the rest, as their makers list them.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 5700 | 32GB |
| 5700X RTX 3060 Ti | RTX 3060 Ti | 8GB | Ryzen 7 5700X | 32GB |
| YAWYORE 5700X | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 5700X | 32GB |
| Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Ryzen 5 5500 | 32GB |
| Sirius i7 | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Core i7-14700F | 32GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti our RTX 3060 Ti Build pick?
The label rests on an RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM. It is aimed at 1080p gaming.
Do the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB and the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti differ on graphics card?
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB and the YAWYORE 5700X use RTX 5060; the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti uses RTX 3060 Ti; the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB and the Sirius i7 use RTX 5060 Ti.
Will the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB work with my setup?
Check the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 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 5700 RTX 5060 32GB's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Ryzen 7 5700 Build pick.
What extras do the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB and the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti include?
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB: 32GB of RAM at an RTX 5060 price. The 5700X RTX 3060 Ti: an RTX 3060 Ti with 32GB of RAM. The YAWYORE 5700X: 32GB of DDR4 and a 650W Bronze PSU.
Who should choose the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB?
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB carries our Ryzen 7 5700 Build label for a Ryzen 7 5700 processor. It ranks first of 5 here and sat in the $1000 to $1500 tier at our last price check; it suits anyone who prefers this CPU platform.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, chosen for a Ryzen 7 5700 processor. Look at the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti for an RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, the Skytech 5500 5060 Ti 32GB for a Ryzen 5 5500 processor and the Sirius i7 for a Core i7-14700F processor if those matter more to you.
16GB works for most games; 32GB suits streaming and multitasking.
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