Best gaming PCs for video editing

Top pick: ABS Kaze II with GeForce RTX 5080. It's the one machine here that's genuinely strong at both jobs — a top-tier gaming CPU paired with a 16GB RTX 5080, plus 32GB of fast DDR5 and a 2TB NVMe drive. That's the combo that keeps games at high frame rates and makes 4K editing, effects and exports feel quick.

Who the others suit:

• Lenovo Legion T5 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB): best if gaming comes first — the X3D chip is superb in games — with enough RAM for editing, though its GPU is a step down.
• CLX SET (i7-13700F, RTX 5070, 16GB): a sensible middle ground; big 2TB SSD + 4TB HDD storage for footage, but 16GB RAM is the weak spot for heavy timelines.
• Voyager IV Elite – 5080: the premium, builder-tuned option if you want a 5080 with more polish and a strong support reputation.
• iBUYPOWER Element SE: the budget entry point — fine for 1080p gaming and lighter editing, not 4K work.
• STORMCRAFT Phantom (RTX 5090): only if you want the absolute fastest GPU and budget isn't a concern.

For editing, prioritise RAM (32GB+) and a big NVMe drive; for gaming, the GPU and CPU cache matter most.