Best value gaming desktop computers

Top pick: ABS Cyclone Aqua — the best value here by a wide margin. An i9-14900KF with an RTX 5070 12GB and 32GB of RAM is genuinely strong 1440p hardware, and it's the cheapest machine in this list that pairs a current-generation GPU with a fast CPU. Note the DDR4 memory and the middling buyer ratings; it's a value play, not a premium build.

Who the others suit:

• KOTIN M70B — a Ryzen 5 9600X with a 16GB RX 9060 XT: the pick if you want more VRAM headroom and a simpler, newer platform.
• KOTIN V27B — same CPU, stronger RX 9070 GRE and 32GB DDR5: step up if 1440p high-refresh matters more than saving.
• Suevery / Evounic / Gaming-Pro — budget boxes for esports and everyday use; the Gaming-Pro's GTX 630 is far too old for modern games.
• Xidax Epic Intel, X-6, Mythic — premium and halo builds; you pay a lot for the badge and the top-tier GPU.
• CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme — fine mid-range, but weaker value than the ABS at that money.

Skip the Apex Xtreme: it isn't actually available to buy.