Best gaming PC 2018: 10 of the top gaming desktops you can buy

Even though the threat of cloud-based streaming looms on the horizon, there will always be a demand for the best gaming PCs. Whether you want to play best-in-class fighting games like Dragon Ball FighterZ or engrossing JRPGs like Ni No Kuni II, nothing compares to the experience of playing your games on your own PC using the components of your choice.

Regardless of whether you prefer Nvidia or AMD’s graphics cards, most PC makers will let you choose what GPU is behind your games. And now that cryptocurrency mining has sent the cost of most retail GPUs through the roof, it may actually be cheaper to get a new gaming PC through a boutique builder than building it for yourself – a historic event however you slice it.

From manufacturers you know like Alienware and Lenovo to those you may never have even heard of like Corsair and Chillblast, we’ve made a list of the best gaming PCs we could find – after putting them through an ultimate test to decide which ones provide the most bang for your buck. So, let’s dive in to the 10 best gaming PCs you can buy today, so you can get to pushing your pixels.

The Chillblast Fusion Spectrum might sound like the sweetest water gun ever made, but is in in fact a gaming PC, and it’s the first of which we’ve reviewed to contain an AMD Ryzen 7 processor. Although it’s pricey and perhaps even unnecessary for a lot of our readers who haven’t made the jump to 4K resolution displays, this computer delivers exceptional performance, especially for streamers and multi-taskers.

Read the full review: Chillblast Fusion Spectrum Ryzen 7 Gaming PC

This product is only available in the UK as of this writing. US and Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Corsair One.

As is custom with pre-built gaming PCs, the Alienware Aurora R7 isn’t just a computer. It’s a whole menu of computers that you can choose from and personalize based on the specs of your liking combined with a set budget. It’s important, then, for it to be easily upgradeable and attractive to look at considering its awfully high price tag. Fortunately, the Alienware Aurora R7 is both of those things and will impress those unconvinced that they should build their own rig.

Read the full review: Alienware Aurora R7

It’s not uncommon anymore for PC makers to brandish their pre-built desktop rigs as VR-ready. What is unusual is to do so with a computer that’s also ready to conquer any game you throw at it at well over 60 frames per second and for under two grand. That’s exactly what MSI has accomplished with the Infinite A, a tower whose graphical efforts aren’t thwarted by its preparedness for VR, nor is it so expensive that it would see your head turn the other way.

Read the full review: MSI Infinite A

This product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing. Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Overclockers 8Pack Asteroid

Positioned as a ’console killer,’ the MSI Trident 3 looks a lot like an Xbox One S and is more powerful than a PS4 Pro, but at the end of the day, it’s a PC that feels just right in your living room. Complete with all the ports you could ever dream of, the MSI Trident 3’s advantages are clear. Still, in trying to be as thin and light as possible, the MSI Trident 3 comes equipped with a 330W external power supply brick, resembling some of the most less attractive console designs.

Read the full review: MSI Trident 3

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If you’re buying a pre-built PC, upgrades should be simple, right? That’s the philosophy behind the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y900. Embellished with red lights all over, the front of its chassis is bespeckled with textured patterns that’ll no doubt make your friends jealous. On top of offering support for a VR-ready GTX 1080, the Lenovo IdeaCentre boasts SLI support and room for up to 64GB of RAM, which are thankfully complemented by a convenient tool-less design.

Read the full review: Lenovo IdeaCentre Y900

This product is only available in the US and UK as of this writing. Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Corsair One.

The Dell XPS Tower Special Edition is a shining example of how to make a gaming PC subtle. Without all the superfluous RGB lighting effects and tempered glass enclosure, this is a machine that puts its money where its mouth is and competes on the merit of performance alone. Well, performance and also state-of-the-art customer service. You won’t find a version of it with a GTX 1080 Ti housed inside, but its tool-less design makes it easy to upgrade nevertheless.

Read the full review: Dell XPS Tower Special Edition

This product is only available in the US and UK as of this writing. Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Corsair One.

When you buy a computer from Origin, it’s almost like you’re building it on your own. You have to be familiar enough with PC components to decide for yourself what goes into the rig and how much money you’re going to spend on it. So, of course, our only real criticism of the Origin Millennium is that you can build a similar model for cheaper. However, because of its subtle design and flexible specs, we’re willing to bet you won’t want to.

Read the full review: Origin Millennium

This product is only available in the US as of this writing. UK and Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Overclockers 8Pack Asteroid.

In classic Alienware fashion, the Area 51 Threadripper Edition pushes the limits of both technology and your wallet. It’s wildly powerful, markedly featuring the latest AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X across all of its configurations. The Area 51’s triad-design hasn’t changed much since its introduction back in 2014, but on the inside this machine is essentially tool-less to upgrade, not that you would even need to.

Read the full review: Alienware Area 51 Threadripper Edition

This product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing. Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Corsair One

Both in its appearances and temperature, the MSI Aegis 3 is one of those few examples of a gaming computer that’s way cooler pre-built than what you could probably assemble yourself. Not only does its chassis look like an anime mecha robot, but it also features customizable, interactive lighting. What’s more, it’s similar in size to the Alienware Aurora, but with a Kaby Lake processor rather than a Skylake.

Read the full review: MSI Aegis 3

Corsair has made a name for themselves in pretty much every PC component category there is, so it was perhaps only a matter of time until they made their mark on the gaming PC market. Last year, they unveiled their Corsair One, a high-spec PC in a compact and quiet case that, while expensive, blew their competition out of the water. And they just made it better with the Corsair One Elite. Packed with an i7 Coffee Lake CPU and a GTX 1080 Ti, there isn’t a game, or even a creative application that stands a chance against this tiny behemoth. If it’s in your budget, this certainly is one of the best gaming PCs.

Read the full review: Corsair One Elite

Joe Osborne and Gabe Carey have also contributed to this article

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