Buying Guide
The Best RGB Gaming PCs
Five RGB gaming PCs, from RTX 4060 to RTX 5060, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Most gaming PCs ship with some RGB lighting. These five list RGB memory or fans in their listing titles, and name every core part.
Our comparison uses what each seller states, not hands-on testing. Listings without a named CPU, a GPU with its VRAM, a RAM figure or an SSD size were dropped, as were renewed units and outlier prices.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
MSI Aegis ZS (Ryzen 7 7700, RTX 4060 8GB)The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Largest Listed PSU
STORMCRAFT Sirius (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB)A 650W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold.
Best for: A bigger graphics card later.
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Well-Rounded Choice
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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Ryzen 7 8700F Build
iBUYPOWER Element Black (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 8GB)A Ryzen 7 8700F processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
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Solid Alternative
iBUYPOWER Slate Black (Ryzen 7 7700, RTX 5060 8GB)Slate Black 7700 pairs a Ryzen 7 7700 with an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-5200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for: Buyers who want a rtx 5060 graphics card.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
MSI Aegis ZS (Ryzen 7 7700, RTX 4060 8GB)
Inside the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 are a Ryzen 7 7700 and an RTX 4060 with 8GB of VRAM, backed by 16GB of DDR5 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
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 an AM5 platform with Wi-Fi 6E. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the LCGS View 5060 Ti on memory (16GB).
It is the only pick here with an RTX 4060 graphics card; the Sirius i7 has an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card instead. Like the Slate Black 7700, it has a ryzen 7 7700 processor, while the Sirius i7 uses a core i7-14700F processor. No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5 memory type; compare the Element Black, which has a DDR5-5200 memory type.
Check the Aegis ZS RTX 4060'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. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Sirius i7 was the next step up.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 4060
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 7700
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 4060 graphics card
- AM5 platform with Wi-Fi 6E
- DDR5 memory type, 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 of 16GB, behind the Sirius i7 (32GB)
The catch
The main gap: memory of 16GB, behind the Sirius i7 (32GB). If that matters, the Sirius i7 offers 32GB.
Largest Listed PSU2 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
- A bigger graphics card later.
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 650W Gold PSU and 32GB of RGB DDR4. On memory it ties with the Element Black and the Slate Black 7700 at 32GB. It shares an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card with the LCGS View 5060 Ti; the Element Black goes with an RTX 5060 graphics card.
It shares a core i7-14700F processor with the LCGS View 5060 Ti; the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 goes with a ryzen 7 7700 processor. You get a DDR4-3200 memory type here, which sets it apart from the Slate Black 7700 and its a DDR5-5200 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.
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.
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 Aegis ZS RTX 4060 at the time of writing
Well-Rounded Choice3 of 5
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
- 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 memory it ties with the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 at 16GB. It shares an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card with the Sirius i7; the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 goes with an RTX 4060 graphics card.
A DDR5-6000 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the Sirius i7 uses 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 Element Black 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
- Memory trails the Sirius i7 (32GB)
The catch
It gives ground on memory, where the Sirius i7 offers 32GB.
Ryzen 7 8700F Build4 of 5
iBUYPOWER Element Black (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 8GB)
Inside the Element Black are a Ryzen 7 8700F and an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5-5200 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the Sirius i7 and the Slate Black 7700 on memory (32GB). Like the Slate Black 7700, it has an RTX 5060 graphics card, while the LCGS View 5060 Ti uses an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card.
It is the only pick here with a ryzen 7 8700F processor; the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 has a ryzen 7 7700 processor instead. Like the Slate Black 7700, it has a DDR5-5200 memory type, while the LCGS View 5060 Ti uses a DDR5-6000 memory type. Check the Element Black'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. Its price falls between the LCGS View 5060 Ti and the Slate Black 7700, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 8700F
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-5200
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- 32GB of DDR5 RGB memory
- Ryzen 7 8700F processor, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- Costs more than the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 at the time of writing
Solid Alternative5 of 5
iBUYPOWER Slate Black (Ryzen 7 7700, RTX 5060 8GB)
Slate Black 7700 pairs a Ryzen 7 7700 with an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-5200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want a rtx 5060 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. It matches the Sirius i7 and the Element Black on memory (32GB). Like the Element Black, it has an RTX 5060 graphics card, while the Sirius i7 uses an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card.
Like the Aegis ZS RTX 4060, it has a ryzen 7 7700 processor, while the LCGS View 5060 Ti uses a core i7-14700F processor. Like the Element Black, it has a DDR5-5200 memory type, while the Sirius i7 uses a DDR4-3200 memory type. Check the Slate Black 7700'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 the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Element Black.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 7700
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-5200
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- 32GB of RGB DDR5 on AM5
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- Costs more than the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 at the time of writing
The catch
If VRAM is your priority, the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 (8GB) is the stronger choice.
How We Chose These RGB 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 lined up five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results, and every compared field is stated for all 5 picks.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 to the Slate Black 7700, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Who each pick suits
- The Aegis ZS RTX 4060 for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing; the Sirius i7 for a 650W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold; the Element Black for a Ryzen 7 8700F processor.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 ($1000 to $1500) to the Slate Black 7700 (over $1500).
What to Look for in an RGB Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much memory you need
The Sirius i7 tops memory at 32GB and the LCGS View 5060 Ti sits lowest at 16GB; 3 picks share the top figure. The Sirius i7 is the pick for memory.
Processor
The Aegis ZS RTX 4060 and the Slate Black 7700 list ryzen 7 7700; the Sirius i7 and the LCGS View 5060 Ti list Core i7-14700F; the Element Black lists Ryzen 7 8700F. Settling processor first narrows 5 picks to 2 or 2 or 1.
A desktop PC beside a monitor on a corner gaming desk Memory type
The Aegis ZS RTX 4060 lists DDR5; the Sirius i7 lists DDR4-3200; the LCGS View 5060 Ti lists DDR5-6000; the Element Black and the Slate Black 7700 list DDR5-5200. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 1, 1 and 1.
What to check at home
Check the Aegis ZS RTX 4060'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 LCGS View 5060 Ti: 16GB of DDR5-6000 memory and a 1TB SSD. The Element Black: 32GB of DDR5 RGB memory. The Slate Black 7700: 32GB of RGB DDR5 on AM5.
How to Choose an RGB Gaming PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the budget tight | Aegis ZS RTX 4060 | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
| A bigger graphics card later | Sirius i7 | A 650W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold |
| Buyers who prefer this CPU platform | Element Black | A Ryzen 7 8700F processor |
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Key specs side by side
The Sirius i7 leads on memory at 32GB, ahead of the Element Black at 32GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis ZS RTX 4060 | RTX 4060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 7700 | 16GB |
| Sirius i7 | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Core i7-14700F | 32GB |
| LCGS View 5060 Ti | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | Core i7-14700F | 16GB |
| Element Black | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 8700F | 32GB |
| Slate Black 7700 | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 7700 | 32GB |
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By price at the time of writing
The Aegis ZS RTX 4060 was the lowest-priced pick ($1000 to $1500) and the Slate Black 7700 the highest (over $1500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Prebuilt PCs |
|---|---|
| About $1000 to $1500 | Aegis ZS RTX 4060, Sirius i7, LCGS View 5060 Ti |
| Over $1500 | Element Black, Slate Black 7700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slate Black 7700 add over the Aegis ZS RTX 4060?
The spec sheets show memory (32GB against 16GB) in its favour. On our last price check the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 was in the $1000 to $1500 tier and the Slate Black 7700 in the over $1500 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if memory decides your purchase.
Why is the Element Black our Ryzen 7 8700F Build pick?
It earns the label for a Ryzen 7 8700F processor. The Aegis ZS RTX 4060, 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 anyone who prefers this CPU platform.
Do the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 and the Sirius i7 differ on graphics card?
The Aegis ZS RTX 4060 uses RTX 4060; the Sirius i7 and the LCGS View 5060 Ti use RTX 5060 Ti; the Element Black and the Slate Black 7700 use RTX 5060.
Will the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 work with my setup?
Check the Aegis ZS RTX 4060's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The Aegis ZS RTX 4060'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 Lowest Price Here pick, and fourth of 5 on memory (16GB).
What extras do the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 and the Sirius i7 include?
The Aegis ZS RTX 4060: an AM5 platform with Wi-Fi 6E. The Sirius i7: a 650W Gold PSU and 32GB of RGB DDR4. The LCGS View 5060 Ti: a Core i7-14700F with an RTX 5060 Ti.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Aegis ZS RTX 4060, chosen for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing. Look at the Sirius i7 for a 650W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold and the Element Black for a Ryzen 7 8700F processor if those matter more to you.
RGB is controlled through the motherboard or case software; check which one the seller names.
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