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 The PC Journal editorial team
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
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
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.
Our take Check price for MSI Aegis ZS (Ryzen 7 7700, RTX 4060 8GB) (opens in a new tab)
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.
Our take Check price for STORMCRAFT Sirius (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) (opens in a new tab)
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.
Our take Check price for Thermaltake LCGS View i560T (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) (opens in a new tab)
Ryzen 7 8700F Pick
iBUYPOWER Element Black (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 8GB)
A Ryzen 7 8700F processor.
Best for: Buyers who prefer this CPU platform.
Our take Check price for iBUYPOWER Element Black (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 8GB) (opens in a new tab)
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.
Our take Check price for iBUYPOWER Slate Black (Ryzen 7 7700, RTX 5060 8GB) (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
MSI Aegis ZS (Ryzen 7 7700, RTX 4060 8GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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.
It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Sirius i7 was the next step up. The main gap: memory of 16GB, behind the Sirius i7 (32GB). If that matters, the Sirius i7 offers 32GB.
Key dimensions & 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)
Largest Listed PSU2 of 5
STORMCRAFT Sirius (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 dimensions & 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) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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. It gives ground on memory, where the Sirius i7 offers 32GB.
Key dimensions & 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)
Ryzen 7 8700F Pick4 of 5
iBUYPOWER Element Black (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 8GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 1440 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 dimensions & 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) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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.
It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Element Black. If VRAM is your priority, the Aegis ZS RTX 4060 (8GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & 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
How We Chose These RGB Gaming PCs
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Price and warranty
- We compared prices at the time of writing and the warranty terms each listing states.
- Stated parts
- We included only listings that name the CPU, the GPU with its VRAM, the RAM and the SSD capacity.
- Power and upgrades
- We recorded PSU wattage and rating where listed, which decides later GPU upgrades.
- Balance
- We compared how the CPU, memory and storage match the graphics card's class.
What to Look for in an RGB Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Look for a named power supply
A listing that states wattage and an 80 Plus rating is easier to trust and to upgrade later. When a listing is silent, ask before buying.
Start with the graphics card
The GPU decides gaming performance more than any other part. Match it to your monitor: an RTX 5060 class card suits 1080p, an RTX 5070 suits 1440p, and 4K high-refresh play needs an RTX 5080 or above.
Check the VRAM figure too; 8GB cards can need lower texture settings in newer games.
Trust specific listings
Prefer listings that name every part: CPU model, GPU model and VRAM, RAM, SSD and PSU. Vague terms like "Core i7" or "brand may vary" leave room for weaker parts.
Check memory and storage
16GB of RAM runs games; 32GB leaves room for streaming, browsers and editing. A 1TB SSD holds a handful of large games, so plan for a second drive if you keep a big library.
Read the warranty terms
Prebuilt warranties vary from one year of parts and labor to three years. Check who handles repairs and whether shipping is covered.
Pair a sensible processor
A current six- or eight-core CPU is enough for most games. X3D chips with extra cache help at high frame rates, while older or unnamed CPUs are a warning sign in a listing.
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
Figures as each maker states them.
| 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
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| 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
Do prebuilt PCs come with extra software?
Some do. Check the product page for trial software, and remove what you do not need after setup.
What does "brand may vary" mean in a listing?
The builder may ship an equivalent part from a different maker. The model and capacity should match; ask the seller if it matters to you.
Can I upgrade a prebuilt later?
Usually. Check the power supply wattage and connectors, the case's GPU clearance and free RAM slots before buying a part.
How much VRAM do I need?
8GB works at 1080p with some texture compromises in newer games; 12GB to 16GB is more comfortable at 1440p and 4K.
Is a prebuilt cheaper than building a PC?
Sometimes. Prebuilts include Windows, assembly and a system warranty; building yourself can cost less but you handle part choices and support.
Is 16GB of RAM enough for gaming?
For most games, yes. 32GB helps when you stream, keep many browser tabs open or edit video alongside gaming.
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.