If you’re a PC gamer, you know how expensive ... so our picks below may occasionally go over $1,000. For more recommendations on gaming laptops, see our roundup of the best gaming laptops ...

If you're seeking the ultimate PC gaming experience ... to find the best combination of value, reliability, customer feedback, design, and performance under $500 and under $1,000.

Pre-built gaming PCs are a convenient ... proprietary or OEM parts, pre-built PCs offer a lot of convenience. The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) is the best option for a lot of PC gamers.