Buying Guide
The Best Ryzen 7 Gaming PCs
Six Ryzen 7 gaming PCs at lower prices, from RTX 3050 to RTX 4060 Ti, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
At lower prices, Ryzen 7 systems use the AM4 5700 and 5700X or the AM5 8700F. These six are the lowest-priced of them.
Every pick names its CPU model, graphics, memory and SSD capacity in the listing; we left out renewed units and listings that hide a part behind "brand may vary". We researched the listings and did not test the machines.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
STGAubron Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 3050 6GB)The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Well-Rounded Choice
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 want a rtx 5060 graphics card.
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Solid Alternative
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700, RTX 5060)The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 build pairs a Ryzen 7 5700, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for: Buyers who want a rtx 5060 graphics card.
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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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Largest Listed PSU
LXZ Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060)A 650W power supply.
Best for: A bigger graphics card later.
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RTX 4060 Ti Build
iBUYPOWER Slate MESH (Ryzen 7 5700, RTX 4060 Ti 8GB)An RTX 4060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM.
Best for: 1080p gaming.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 6
STGAubron Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 3050 6GB)
Inside the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 are a Ryzen 7 5700X and an RTX 3050 with 6GB of VRAM, backed by 16GB of DDR4 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 6GB 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 VRAM it trails the group at 6GB, while the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB offers 8GB. On memory it ties with the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060, the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and the Slate MESH 5700 at 16GB.
You get an RTX 3050 graphics card here, which sets it apart from the Slate MESH 5700 and its an RTX 4060 Ti graphics card. It shares a ryzen 7 5700X processor with the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti; the Slate MESH 5700 goes with a ryzen 7 5700 processor. A DDR4 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 uses a DDR5 memory type. It cost the least of the 6 picks at the time of writing, with the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB the next step up.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 3050
- VRAM
- 6GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR4
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 3050 graphics card
- Eight-core Ryzen 7 5700X
- DDR4 memory type, the only one here
- The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing
Cons
- 6GB 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
- VRAM trails the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB (8GB)
The catch
It gives ground on VRAM, where the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB offers 8GB.
Well-Rounded Choice2 of 6
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 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 ships in a triple-glass case with an ARGB air cooler, and the parts and labour warranty runs for a year. On memory it ties with the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti at 32GB.
It shares an RTX 5060 graphics card with the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 and LXZ 8700F RTX 5060; the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 goes with an RTX 3050 graphics card. 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
- VRAM of 8GB, ahead of the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- Costs more than the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 at the time of writing
Solid Alternative3 of 6
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 5700, RTX 5060)
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 build pairs a Ryzen 7 5700, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want a rtx 5060 graphics card.
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
It also comes with an RTX 5060 near $1,200 at the time of writing. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050, the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and the Slate MESH 5700 on memory (16GB).
Like the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB and LXZ 8700F RTX 5060, it has an RTX 5060 graphics card, while the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti uses an RTX 3060 Ti graphics card. Like the Slate MESH 5700, it has a DDR4-3200 memory type, while the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 uses a DDR4 memory type. Check the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060'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.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5060
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR4-3200
- SSD
- 1TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5060 graphics card
- RTX 5060 near $1,200 at the time of writing
- Eight-core Ryzen 7 5700
- VRAM of 8GB, ahead of the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050
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 STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 at the time of writing
RTX 3060 Ti Build4 of 6
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
- 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. On VRAM it ties with the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060, the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and the Slate MESH 5700 at 8GB. You get an RTX 3060 Ti graphics card here, which sets it apart from the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 and its an RTX 3050 graphics card.
It shares a ryzen 7 5700X processor with the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050; the Slate MESH 5700 goes with a ryzen 7 5700 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.
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
- VRAM of 8GB, ahead of the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- Costs more than the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 at the time of writing
Largest Listed PSU5 of 6
LXZ Prebuilt Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060)
The LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 build pairs a Ryzen 7 8700F, an RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- A bigger graphics card later.
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 a white Dreamer case with a tempered glass side. The power supply is rated at 650W. It matches the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060, the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti and the Slate MESH 5700 on VRAM (8GB).
It is the only pick here with a ryzen 7 8700F processor; the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 has a ryzen 7 5700X processor instead. No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5 memory type; compare the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050, which has 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. Its price falls between the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti and the Slate MESH 5700, based on our last check.
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
- VRAM of 8GB, ahead of the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050
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 STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 at the time of writing
RTX 4060 Ti Build6 of 6
iBUYPOWER Slate MESH (Ryzen 7 5700, RTX 4060 Ti 8GB)
Slate MESH 5700 pairs a Ryzen 7 5700 with an RTX 4060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, plus 16GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- 1080p gaming.
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 VRAM it ties with the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060, the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 at 8GB. An RTX 4060 Ti graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB uses an RTX 5060 graphics card.
It shares a DDR4-3200 memory type with the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060; the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 goes with a DDR5 memory type. Check the Slate MESH 5700'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.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR4-3200
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 4060 Ti graphics card
- RTX 4060 Ti on an AM4 platform
- VRAM of 8GB, ahead of the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050
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 Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB (32GB)
The catch
Memory is its weakest area, and the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB covers it better at 32GB.
How We Chose These Ryzen 7 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 six prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 6 picks leave out memory type.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 to the Slate MESH 5700, 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 STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050, the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti, the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 and the Slate MESH 5700 give no warranty.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 ($500 to $1000) to the Slate MESH 5700 ($1000 to $1500).
What to Look for in a Ryzen 7 Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much VRAM you need
Here VRAM runs from 6GB on the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 to 8GB on the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, a 33% spread. Start with the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB if VRAM decides it.
Memory across these picks
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB tops memory at 32GB and the Slate MESH 5700 sits lowest at 16GB; 2 picks share the top figure. The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB is the pick for memory.
A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk Processor
The STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 and the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti list Ryzen 7 5700X; the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 and the Slate MESH 5700 list ryzen 7 5700; the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 lists Ryzen 7 8700F. Sort out processor before price: it splits 6 stated picks into groups of 3, 2 and 1.
Memory type
The STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 lists DDR4; the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 and the Slate MESH 5700 list DDR4-3200; the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 lists 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 Setup checks
Check the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
How to Choose a Ryzen 7 Gaming PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the budget tight | STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
| 1080p gaming | 5700X RTX 3060 Ti | An RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM |
| A bigger graphics card later | LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 | A 650W power supply |
| 1080p gaming | Slate MESH 5700 | An RTX 4060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM |
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Key specs side by side
The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB leads on VRAM at 8GB, ahead of the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 at 8GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 | RTX 3050 | 6GB | Ryzen 7 5700X | 16GB |
| Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 5700 | 32GB |
| Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 5700 | 16GB |
| 5700X RTX 3060 Ti | RTX 3060 Ti | 8GB | Ryzen 7 5700X | 32GB |
| LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 | 8GB | Ryzen 7 8700F | 16GB |
| Slate MESH 5700 | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | Ryzen 7 5700 | 16GB |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050, sat in the $500 to $1000 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the Slate MESH 5700 at $1000 to $1500; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Prebuilt PCs |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 |
| About $1000 to $1500 | Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, Skytech 5700 RTX 5060, 5700X RTX 3060 Ti, LXZ 8700F RTX 5060, Slate MESH 5700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Slate MESH 5700 worth paying more than the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050?
What it brings is VRAM (8GB against 6GB). The STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 sat in the $500 to $1000 tier and the Slate MESH 5700 in the $1000 to $1500 tier when we checked, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if VRAM decides your purchase.
What makes the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 the Largest Listed PSU?
It earns the label for a 650W power supply. The STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050, the cheapest pick, sat in the $500 to $1000 tier against $1000 to $1500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It suits A bigger graphics card later.
Do the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 and the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB differ on graphics card?
The STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 uses RTX 3050; the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB, the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 and the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 use RTX 5060; the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti uses RTX 3060 Ti; the Slate MESH 5700 uses RTX 4060 Ti.
What should I check before buying the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB?
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 second of 6, and first of 6 on VRAM (8GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050 and the Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB apart?
The STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050: an eight-core Ryzen 7 5700X. The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060 32GB: 32GB of RAM at an RTX 5060 price. The Skytech 5700 RTX 5060: an RTX 5060 near $1,200 at the time of writing.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the STGAubron R7 5700X RTX 3050, chosen for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing. Look at the 5700X RTX 3060 Ti for an RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, the LXZ 8700F RTX 5060 for a 650W power supply and the Slate MESH 5700 for an RTX 4060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM if those matter more to you.
Choose the AM5 8700F if you might upgrade the CPU; the AM4 systems cost less today.
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