Dashboards like Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 may be great for gaming, but they hard to go through. Luckily, a good old gaming PC is always an option. If you want access to the huge library of games on stores like Steam and Epic, we have some of the best gaming PCs collected here.
Since gaming desktops can be upgraded more often than consoles, they can deliver the high fidelity visuals most other systems have. Paired with the right peripherals — a fast and responsive mouse, mechanical keyboardand a good headset—A gaming PC can quickly become where you spend most of your free time.
However, choosing a gaming desktop can be incredibly complicated. There are a number of specs and factors to consider, including the specs, the type of game you’ll be playing, and how many thousands of RGB lights you want on it. Build your own PC are also a great option if you want to build your own and upgrade over time, but for everyone else, these are the best gaming desktops we’ve tested at WIRED.
Update June 2022: We added the Maingear Vybe system, updated the Alienware Aurora R13, and removed the Acer Predator Orion 3000.
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