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Cost analysis of iBUYPOWER desktops, specs and performance for the AlphaB8140A2, a look at customer support, and a comparison against other gaming desktops on the market.
Read the iBUYPOWER reviewPrebuilt Gaming PC Reviews
We test and compare prebuilt gaming desktops from iBUYPOWER, CyberPowerPC, Skytech, HP and other familiar names, then sort the results by the budget you actually have to spend.
Also worth a look: our graphics card guides, gaming laptop reviews and the HDR vs. SDR explainer.
Prebuilt gaming PCs by budget
Every tier below groups the desktops we have written about at that price level, so you can move straight to the range that matches your spend.
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PC Under $200-$300
Entry-level builds for light gaming and everyday use.
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PC Under $500-$600
Mid-range systems aimed at 1080p play.
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PC Under $700
Stronger components for smoother frame rates.
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PC Under $800
Better graphics cards and cooling options.
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PC Under $1000
High refresh rate setups and larger storage.
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PC Under $1500
Enthusiast components for demanding titles.
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PC Under $2000
Top-end prebuits with premium internals.
Brand reviews
Brand pages cover pricing, component choices, performance and support for the prebuilt desktops each maker sells.
CyberPowerPC
Prebuilts from CyberPowerPC, including the Gamer Ultra series, evaluated on specs, price and overall value.
Browse CyberPowerPC coverageSkytech
Skytech gaming desktops reviewed for build quality, component balance and how they compare with similarly priced rivals.
Browse Skytech coverageHP
The HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop and the HP Desktop M01-F0, with a closer look at what each configuration gives you.
Browse HP coverageWhat we look at in a prebuilt
The same checklist applies to every desktop we test, regardless of the brand or the tier it sits in.
Our review checklist
- Processor, graphics card and memory configuration as supplied.
- Storage capacity and whether the drive is an SSD or a hard drive.
- Case, cooling and the noise the system makes under load.
- Frame rates delivered at common resolutions and refresh rates.
- What the build offers compared with assembling the same parts yourself.
- The quality of the manufacturer's support after purchase.
To read a full brand breakdown, start with the iBUYPOWER gaming desktop review.
Budget tiers at a glance
A quick view of the price bands we group our prebuilt gaming PC coverage by.
| Tier | Typical position | Where to read |
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| Under $200-$300 | Entry level | Budget gaming desktops |
| Under $500-$600 | Mainstream | 1080p-focused builds |
| Under $700 | Mid-range | Higher refresh rate systems |
| Under $800 | Mid-range plus | Upgraded graphics and cooling |
| Under $1000 | Upper mainstream | 144Hz-oriented configurations |
| Under $1500 | Enthusiast | High-end components |
| Under $2000 | Flagship | Premium prebuilt desktops |
Earlier roundups on the site were also published under the heading "Top Picks Of 2021" and "Top Picks Of 2022", and we covered the 2021 HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop Computer in detail.
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