Buying Guide

The Best RTX 5060 Prebuilt Gaming PCs

Six prebuilt PCs with an RTX 5060 8GB, compared on the CPU, memory and power supply around the same graphics card.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read6 products evaluated

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The RTX 5060 is an 8GB card aimed at 1080p. Because every system here uses it, the choice comes down to the CPU, memory, whether the power supply is named, and the case.

We compared the parts each listing names: CPU, graphics card and VRAM, memory, storage and, where stated, the power supply. We did not test these systems, and we left out listings that hide a part behind terms like "Core i7" or "brand may vary".

Quick Picks

Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

Our Picks

Most Memory1 of 6

iBUYPOWER Element Black (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 8GB)

iBUYPOWER's Element Black pairs a Ryzen 7 8700F with an RTX 5060 and 32GB of DDR5-5200.

Best for

Gaming plus streaming.

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.
iBUYPOWER Element Black (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060 8GB)

Why we like it

It has the most memory of the RTX 5060 systems here, tied with Skytech's 32GB build. On memory it leads this guide at 32GB, ahead of the STORMCRAFT Sirius (16GB). Like the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060, it has a ryzen 7 8700F processor, while the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 uses a ryzen 5 8400F processor.

It is the only pick here with a DDR5-5200 memory type; the Gamer Master 8400F has a DDR5 memory type instead. 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. The Element Black's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and the rest.

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
  • DDR5-5200 memory type, the only one here

Cons

  • 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
  • Costs more than the STORMCRAFT Sirius at the time of writing

The catch

The maker doesn't give its power supply wattage; if that figure matters, the STORMCRAFT Sirius offers 650W.

Best Named PSU2 of 6

STORMCRAFT Sirius Gaming PC (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060)

STORMCRAFT's Sirius is one of few listings in this range to name its PSU: 650W with 80 Plus Gold.

Best for

Buyers who want the PSU stated.

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.
STORMCRAFT Sirius Gaming PC (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060)

Why we like it

It pairs a Core i5-14400F with a current RTX 5060. On memory it ties with the Gamer Master 8400F, the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060, the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White at 16GB. It shares a core i5-14400F processor with the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White; the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 goes with a ryzen 7 8700F processor.

A DDR4 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the Element Black uses a DDR5-5200 memory type. It also comes with a current RTX 5060 near $1,100 at the time of writing. Check the STORMCRAFT Sirius's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. It cost the least of the 6 picks at the time of writing, with the Gamer Master 8400F the next step up.

Key specs

Graphics card
RTX 5060
VRAM
8GB
Processor
Core i5-14400F
Memory
16GB
Memory type
DDR4
SSD
1TB
Power supply
650W
PSU rating
80 Plus Gold

Pros

  • A RTX 5060 graphics card
  • A 650W power supply
  • An 80 Plus Gold power supply
  • Current RTX 5060 near $1,100 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 Element Black (32GB)

The catch

What it gives up: memory of 16GB, behind the Element Black (32GB); by contrast, the Element Black offers 32GB.

Best AM5 Value3 of 6

CyberPowerPC Gamer Master (Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 5060 8GB)

CyberPowerPC's Gamer Master uses an AM5 Ryzen 5 8400F with an RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

Best for

Budget 1080p builds.

Skip if

Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p is a problem.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Master (Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 5060 8GB)

Why we like it

It sits near $1,200 at the time of writing. On memory it ties with the STORMCRAFT Sirius, the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060, the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White at 16GB. It shares a DDR5 memory type with the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060; the STORMCRAFT Sirius goes with a DDR4 memory type.

You also get an AM5 platform. Check the Gamer Master 8400F's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The Gamer Master 8400F's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade.

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 STORMCRAFT Sirius and below the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White at the time of writing.

Key specs

Graphics card
RTX 5060
VRAM
8GB
Processor
Ryzen 5 8400F
Memory
16GB
Memory type
DDR5
SSD
1TB

Pros

  • A RTX 5060 graphics card
  • AM5 platform
  • 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB SSD
  • A Ryzen 5 8400F with DDR5 and a PCIe 4.0 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
  • Costs more than the STORMCRAFT Sirius at the time of writing

The catch

There is no published power supply wattage figure, whereas the STORMCRAFT Sirius offers 650W.

Best Warranty4 of 6

Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 5060)

Skytech's AM5 build pairs a Ryzen 5 8400F with an RTX 5060, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

Best for

Support-minded buyers.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p.
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 5060)

Why we like it

The AM5 socket leaves room for a CPU upgrade later. It matches the STORMCRAFT Sirius, the Gamer Master 8400F, the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White on memory (16GB). Like the Gamer Master 8400F, it has a ryzen 5 8400F processor, while the Element Black uses a ryzen 7 8700F processor.

Check the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The Skytech 8400F RTX 5060's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. With 16GB installed, check for free memory slots before adding more.

At 8GB of VRAM, 1080p is the comfortable target for new games. Its price falls between the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060, based on our last check.

Key specs

Graphics card
RTX 5060
VRAM
8GB
Processor
Ryzen 5 8400F
Memory
16GB
SSD
1TB
Warranty
1 year parts and labor

Pros

  • A RTX 5060 graphics card
  • AM5 platform with room for later CPU upgrades
  • A one-year parts and labor warranty on AM5

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
  • Costs more than the STORMCRAFT Sirius at the time of writing

The catch

Buyers who need a confirmed power supply wattage should compare it with the STORMCRAFT Sirius, which offers 650W.

Best White AM55 of 6

LXZ Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060)

LXZ puts a Ryzen 7 8700F and an RTX 5060 in a white Dreamer case with a glass side.

Best for

White setups.

Skip if

Look at the others if this bothers you: 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p.
LXZ Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060)

Why we like it

A 650W power supply is listed without an efficiency rating. On memory it ties with the STORMCRAFT Sirius, the Gamer Master 8400F, the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 and the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White at 16GB. It shares a ryzen 7 8700F processor with the Element Black; the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White goes with a core i5-14400F processor.

It shares a DDR5 memory type with the Gamer Master 8400F; the STORMCRAFT Sirius goes with a DDR4 memory type. Check the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060'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.

With 16GB installed, check for free memory slots before adding more. At 8GB of VRAM, 1080p is the comfortable target for new games.

Key specs

Graphics card
RTX 5060
VRAM
8GB
Processor
Ryzen 7 8700F
Memory
16GB
Memory type
DDR5
SSD
1TB
Power supply
650W
Case colour
White

Pros

  • A RTX 5060 graphics card
  • A 650W power supply
  • White Dreamer case with a tempered glass side
  • A white Dreamer case with a Ryzen 7 8700F

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
  • Costs more than the STORMCRAFT Sirius at the time of writing

Best White Intel6 of 6

Skytech Gaming PC (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060, White)

Skytech's white build puts a Core i5-14400F and an RTX 5060 in a white Archangel 5 case with tempered glass.

Best for

White setups on Intel.

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.
Skytech Gaming PC (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060, White)

Why we like it

The warranty covers one year of parts and labor. It matches the STORMCRAFT Sirius, the Gamer Master 8400F, the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 on memory (16GB). Like the STORMCRAFT Sirius, it has a core i5-14400F processor, while the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 uses a ryzen 5 8400F processor.

You also get 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Check the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade.

With 16GB installed, check for free memory slots before adding more. At 8GB of VRAM, 1080p is the comfortable target for new games. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper Gamer Master 8400F and the pricier Skytech 8400F RTX 5060, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Graphics card
RTX 5060
VRAM
8GB
Processor
Core i5-14400F
Memory
16GB
SSD
1TB
Warranty
1 year parts and labor
Case colour
White

Pros

  • A RTX 5060 graphics card
  • White Archangel 5 case with tempered glass
  • 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD
  • A white Archangel 5 case with a Core i5-14400F

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 Element Black (32GB)

The catch

The trade-off is VRAM; for more, the Element Black offers 8GB.

How We Chose These RTX 5060 Prebuilt 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.

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
What we compared
We compared six prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 6 picks leave out memory type.
What every pick has in common
All 6, from the Element Black to the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White, state graphics card, VRAM and processor and share RTX 5060 graphics card.
Where the specs have gaps
The Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 and the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White give no memory type; the Element Black, the Gamer Master 8400F, the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 and the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White give no power supply wattage.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the STORMCRAFT Sirius ($1000 to $1500) to the Element Black (over $1500).

What to Look for in an RTX 5060 Prebuilt PC

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

  1. How much memory you need

    The Element Black tops memory at 32GB and the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White sits lowest at 16GB. The Element Black is the pick for memory.

  2. Memory type

    The Element Black lists DDR5-5200; the STORMCRAFT Sirius lists DDR4; the Gamer Master 8400F and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 list DDR5. Settling memory type first narrows 4 picks to 2 or 1 or 1.

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

    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.

  4. Extras that separate them

    The Skytech 8400F RTX 5060: an AM5 platform with room for later CPU upgrades. The LXZ 8700F RTX 5060: a white Dreamer case with a tempered glass side. The Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White: 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

    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. How much to spend

    $1000 to $1500 buys the STORMCRAFT Sirius, the Gamer Master 8400F, the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White, the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060; over $1500 buys the Element Black at our last check.

How to Choose an RTX 5060 Prebuilt PC

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Gaming plus streamingElement Black32GB of DDR5-5200 with a Ryzen 7 8700F
Buyers who want the PSU statedSTORMCRAFT SiriusA 650W 80 Plus Gold power supply
Budget 1080p buildsGamer Master 8400FA Ryzen 5 8400F with DDR5 and a PCIe 4.0 SSD
Support-minded buyersSkytech 8400F RTX 5060A one-year parts and labor warranty on AM5
White setupsLXZ 8700F RTX 5060A white Dreamer case with a Ryzen 7 8700F
White setups on IntelSkytech i5 RTX 5060 WhiteA white Archangel 5 case with a Core i5-14400F

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Key specs side by side

The Element Black leads on memory at 32GB, ahead of the STORMCRAFT Sirius at 16GB.

Prebuilt PCGraphics cardVRAMProcessorMemory
Element BlackRTX 50608GBRyzen 7 8700F32GB
STORMCRAFT SiriusRTX 50608GBCore i5-14400F16GB
Gamer Master 8400FRTX 50608GBRyzen 5 8400F16GB
Skytech 8400F RTX 5060RTX 50608GBRyzen 5 8400F16GB
LXZ 8700F RTX 5060RTX 50608GBRyzen 7 8700F16GB
Skytech i5 RTX 5060 WhiteRTX 50608GBCore i5-14400F16GB

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By price at the time of writing

The STORMCRAFT Sirius was the lowest-priced pick ($1000 to $1500) and the Element Black the highest (over $1500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierPrebuilt PCs
About $1000 to $1500STORMCRAFT Sirius, Gamer Master 8400F, Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White, Skytech 8400F RTX 5060, LXZ 8700F RTX 5060
Over $1500Element Black

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the most memory: the Element Black or the STORMCRAFT Sirius?

Between the top two, it is 32GB on the Element Black against 16GB on the STORMCRAFT Sirius, a 100% difference.

What does the Element Black add over the STORMCRAFT Sirius?

On paper it adds memory (32GB against 16GB). On our last price check the STORMCRAFT Sirius was in the $1000 to $1500 tier and the Element Black in the over $1500 tier, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if memory decides your purchase.

Why is the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White our Best White Intel pick?

It carries the badge for a white Archangel 5 case with a Core i5-14400F. It makes sense for white setups on Intel.

Do the Element Black and the STORMCRAFT Sirius differ on processor?

The Element Black and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 use Ryzen 7 8700F; the STORMCRAFT Sirius and the Skytech i5 RTX 5060 White use Core i5-14400F; the Gamer Master 8400F and the Skytech 8400F RTX 5060 use Ryzen 5 8400F.

Will the Gamer Master 8400F work with my setup?

Check the Gamer Master 8400F's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The Gamer Master 8400F's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks third of 6, as our Best AM5 Value pick, and third of 6 on memory (16GB).

What extras do the Element Black and the STORMCRAFT Sirius include?

The Element Black: 32GB of DDR5 RGB memory. The STORMCRAFT Sirius: a current RTX 5060 near $1,100 at the time of writing. The Gamer Master 8400F: an AM5 platform.

Bottom Line

iBUYPOWER's Element Black is the best RTX 5060 system for its 32GB of memory and eight-core CPU. STORMCRAFT's Sirius names its PSU, and CyberPowerPC's Gamer Master is the value pick.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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