The 5 Best Gaming PC Bundles of 2023 (With or Without Monitors)
I have significantly updated this article in 2023 to cover the release of new 4000-series GPU PCs. Now’s a great time to buy, with these GPUs set to be the best on the market for some time.
Right now, Skytech has particularly impressed us across most budgets. They’ve been offering great pre-built PCs at a reasonable price while still retaining good build quality, which is why they dominate this list for recommendations.
If you’re looking for a new personal setup or buying a gift for someone, there are some really great offerings out there for a pre-built PC gaming bundle.
With that in mind, today’s feature will take you through my reviews and rankings of the best combination of gaming PCs & monitors available today.
I’ve separated the monitor picks from the main PC/peripherals bundles because 1. I know some of you may not need a new display and 2. monitors are nearly always better value when bought independently (plus if one is out of stock, there are other options available on this list as back-up).
Nearly all of the PCs below come with a mouse and keyboard, but we’ve listed some alternatives at the bottom of the article too should you want other options.
Overall Best Gaming PC Bundle: Skytech Archangel RTX 4060 Ti & Dell S2721HGF
Ranking as the best gaming desktop on multiple What in Tech features, this Skytech Archangel model ticks all the right boxes we think a mid-range buyer will be looking for.
Lead by the fantastic RTX 4060 Ti, your gaming setup will have the best value GPU in 2023, with more than enough capability in managing decent settings and framerates for all current titles (including Cyberpunk 2077/Red Dead Redemption 2/Elden Ring) and will undoubtedly be capable of playing games well for the next few years.
If you’re a fan of e-sports like Fornite, CS: GO & Overwatch (or slightly older popular titles like Minecraft & Fallout 4) you can be sure to run most of these types of games at stupidly high framerates, even with max settings.
Working with the RTX 4060 Ti is a Core i5 12400F, 16GB DDR4 RAM & a 1TB NVMe SSD. These are great specs to work alongside the GPU. Let me make one thing clear; you can find many other 4060Ti gaming PCs on Amazon, some cheaper than this, but many will come with gaps that will bottleneck your performance.
I love the Archangel because it’s well-rounded and very impressive for the price with all specs considered; yes the GPU is where most of the budget goes to, but it’s not severely hindered by any of the other hardware.
All housed in a gorgeous cash with 4 attractive RGB fans, the cooling is decent and the full setup looks fantastic (especially when powered on, stock photos never do these machines justice!).
Alongside the PC an included RGB gaming keyboard and mouse. While these won’t be the same quality as say, a Logitech or Corsair product, they add excellent value for a gaming setup.
Tied to this gaming PC bundle is the fantastic Dell S2721HGF 144hz screen (don’t worry, the display is a lot better than the model name!).
While you can purchase a cheaper 60hz 1080p screen if desired (like the monitor in our pick directly below), we think that if you’re purchasing the Shiva, having a monitor with a high refresh rate will make your gaming experience so much better. With a 1ms response time and a gorgeous 1500R curve, the monitor will be perfect for esports and competitive gaming (27″ is a perfect size for most setups too, you can choose a 144Hz 24″ screen if you need to save a little more money).
Important note on monitors:Â While the Dell pick is our go-to best value for this gaming bundle, we’d recommend having a quick look at other 144hz monitors in case any are notably cheaper because it’s not uncommon to see them on a large discount (look out for low MS response time & a reputable brand).
I’ve included some more expensive options below that would be fantastic if you can stretch further, and some cheaper ones if this isn’t realistic for you. But with that said, I think the Shiva + Dell combo package represents the best sweet spot between price and quality on the market.
2023 update:Â The Archangel replaces our previous top pick, the Skytech Shiva. It’s a big upgrade from 6 months ago and a great time to buy a PC in this price range.
Our Rating: 10/10
Best Cheap Gaming PC Bundle under $1,200: Skytech Shadow & Acer SB220Q
While we would push our readers to at least go for our top choice in terms of the price range for a gaming PC package, we appreciate some of you will be looking for cheaper options.
Our favorite one for those around the $1200 point is this Skytech / Acer combo. Lead by an RTX 3050 graphics card, I love that this machine still manages to boast a 3000-series card at this price. You’ll still manage plenty of decent performance in the latest games (including Cyberpunk 2077, benchmarks suggest similar systems can achieve 50-60fps with medium settings) and a computer that will continue to do so for a good amount of time in the future.
With a Ryzen i5 10400F, the CPU is a little underwhelming. But I think this is to be expected as the budget for the PC went mostly to the RTX 3050 (this is a good decision for budget gaming where the GPU rules the roost). The 10400F does still pack enough punch to not be an alarming bottleneck.
With 8GB of DDR4 RAM, you have enough for now. But in the future, we would definitely recommend upgrading to 16GB (don’t worry, even if you didn’t want to build a PC, adding extra RAM is one of the easiest parts to install).
Another area I’m super impressed over is the inclusion of a 1TB NVME SSD. Storage is usually one of the first areas a manufacturer cheaps out and I find this so annoying. Let’s be real; games can often be 100GB-200GB in size, and you need a decent amount of space. So while we recommend the RAM upgrade, take solace in knowing you have a decent storage off-the-bat (but plenty of space to upgrade further too, if needed).
With an attractive RGB case and a decent provision of cooling, everything else about this gaming computer bundle checks out. Including the added LED gaming keyboard and mouse which are great for a budget setup.
Alongside this bundle, we recommend the Acer SB220Q monitor. This is one of the cheapest Full HD monitors that still offers a decent picture for gaming (with an IPS panel and 4ms response time, the colors and low input lag are great for gaming at this price range).Â
We love that even at its low cost, this screen still has a solid build quality; with good tilt/maneuver options (many more expensive monitors don’t include such features!).
Overall, if you can’t stretch to our top pick and want the best budget gaming PC package at an incredibly low $1200 price range, you’ve found it!
2023 update:Â While this bundle is still great for the price range, if at all possible I would recommend forking out the extra $200-300 for out top pick as the jump to a 4060 Ti is well worth the extra cost. If you can’t, there is another version of the Shadow with 16GB RAM and a 3060 GPU which sometimes goes on sale for around $999; that’s a great pickup if you’re lucky to find it at that price. But if not, don’t worry, the Shadow RTX 3050 edition is still a great bundle.
Our Rating: 9.25/10
Best RTX 4070 Gaming PC Bundle: Skytech Azure RTX 4070 Ti & LG 32GK650F-B
Now, for those with a decent mid-range budget that want something notably powerful, this Skytech Azure model is a beast of a pre-built gaming desktop package.
While our top pick is a great offering, the Azure is a great increase in capability if you can afford it. The RTX 4070 Ti is one of the most sought after GPUs on the market right now. Between this GPU and the Azure’s other improved specs, you can expect a fantastic performance across gaming and general use (it’s worth noting that diminishing returns kick in when you purchase a more expensive PC, but the 4070 Ti is a nice balance).
Working alongside the GPU is a Ryzen 7 5800X, 16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The storage, in particular, is a great addition. With enough space on ultra-fast NVMe for your OS, favorite files/software and games. And like our top pick, you have the option to add more RAM/storage in the future easily if needed (but you likely won’t need to for a long time).
With these specs, you have fantastic capability for a 4K gaming PC setup. With modern games capable of running at these high resolutions/framerates (even for many brand new titles, you can expect to hit 1440p 144hz with max settings, you’ll still have excellent performance and plenty of capability for raytracing/something that is decently future-proofed for the next several years).
Everything is housed in another beautiful Azure case with decent cooling and a gorgeous aesthetic. I expect the included gaming keyboard and mouse won’t be quite up to standard with the expectations of gamers at this budget, but I’ve included some premium keyboard/mouse combos at the bottom of this page if that sounds like you.
To go alongside this powerful gaming package, I’ve chosen the LG 32GK650F-B 1440p 144hz monitor.
If you’re tight on budget, you could pick up the 144hz 1080p monitor from our top pick, but I really think that having a QHD resolution alongside a high refresh rate is what will make this setup extra special. With a huge 31.5″ screen, fantastic 1ms response time, and a decent picture, this LG monitor will serve well for either immersive gaming, or someone focused on a high-paced competitive e-sport that demands fast reaction time. I was really impressed at how beautiful both the screen and build quality were of this particular screen in person. It’s certainly a premium display in every sense.
The RTX 4070 Ti is an amazing card and we’re pumped to see a setup at this price that doesn’t skimp in any area significantly. This feels like a complete gaming bundle for someone serious about a long-lasting system.
2023 update:Â The Azure replaces our previous top pick. Last year, the same price got you a 3070, so for the same budget to get you a 4070 Ti build is a great sign of the value on display here!
Our Rating: 9/10
Most Powerful RTX 4090 Gaming PC Bundle: Skytech Azure 4090 Edition & Dell S-Series S2719DGF
This pick is for those after the most powerful PC money can buy. Full disclosure; there are technically PCs that come with more bells and whistles for a higher cost, but I’ve chosen the pick that is top-range, without going into rip-off territory.
At the forefront of this PC’s great specs is the monstrous RTX 4090 GPU. This is the best gaming graphics cards on the market today.
Alongside the GPU is a Intel Core i9 13900K CPU, 64GB RAM & a 2TB NVMe SSD. These are simply incredible specs; some other manufacturers offer a 4090 pre-built PC at similar pricing with weaker CPUs and less storage/RAM, but Skytech has nailed the specs here, all of these accompany a 4090 perfectly for maximum performance.
With this system, you can expect to achieve excellent settings and framerate in any game and that will last well into the future. This is an excellent PC gaming bundle for people focussed on high refresh rate 4k.
With a well-ventilated case, the system looks fantastic and also includes some RGB lighting.
Included in the package is an RGB gaming keyboard and mouse. We will say at this price point, although this kit will be perfectly serviceable (and we recommend trying it before judging), we expect users would prefer the Corsair/Logitech combo we’ve included at the bottom of this page.
To work alongside this powerful pre-built RTX 4090 gaming PC setup we recommend the Dell S-Series S2719DGF as a suitable premium monitor to take advantage of a high refresh rate and 1440p gaming.
This is a gorgeous monitor with a 1ms response time, 350-nits & up to 155hz (overclocked, 144hz by default). Even with a VA panel, the display looks sharp and is fantastic for high-end gaming.
Appreciating that some gamers will want to be playing at 2160p, there is a couple of 4K monitors you can go for. Either this Philips screen for a more reasonable budget or this impressive VIOTEK display for 4k & 120hz. These will also be great choices; or if you want an even higher refresh rate, you can check our other feature on the incredible emerging 1440p 240hz monitors.
Overall, if you’re looking to have one of the most powerful pre-built PC combo possible with the capability to last many years into the future, I think this Shiva setup is pretty unparalleled (without going into ridiculous budgets).
Our Rating: 9.75/10
Cheapest Gaming PC Bundle under $650: Alarco GTX 650 & ViewSonic VS2210-H
Let me be clear; I would strongly recommend investing in at least the $1200 gaming bundle above because once you get much further below that price-wise, the options become very limited.
With that said, we appreciate some readers will be looking for the cheapest pre-built gaming PC bundle possible (that we can still actually recommend to play some games).
If that sounds like you, the Alarco GTX 650 is your best option and would be a good gaming PC bundle for kids/beginners.
Quick note:Â we’re reviewing this PC based on a price of $550. If it fluctuates well above that, it is probably instead worth waiting to save for our more expensive picks.
With an Intel i5 3.10GHz, 8GB RAM, and a GTX 650 GPU, you still have a budget PC here capable enough to decently play Fortnite, Overwatch, CS: GO, Minecraft, and other older titles (with some framerate or setting compromises). We wouldn’t recommend this PC if you’re trying to play any newer titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Red Dead Redemption 2 however.
Another potential idea with this build is that you can treat the current specs as a base, something to set you up for the short-term, with the option to upgrade to a better GPU when budget allows.
On top of light gaming, this machine should still be fine for personal use, business use, and internet browsing/Netflix.
One thing that is pleasant to see here is the inclusion of its 1TB HDD, Alarco could’ve easily shortchanged this build with a 512GB drive, but 1TB should set up budget gamers for a long time. On the other hand, seeing a hard drive-only build in 2022 is certainly disappointing; if you intend to upgrade anything (other than the GPU), we’d suggest buying a small SSD that can run the operating system.
Even with the price so low, you’re still getting a wi-fi-enabled motherboard, Windows 10, and decent USB port availability.Â
One important omission on this choice is that it does not come with a keyboard + mouse like our other top picks. Again, in the spirit of tight budgets, it may be more prudent to reuse a mouse and keyboard you already own, if that isn’t doable, you can check out our cheapest control combo at the bottom of this article
We appreciate that the case comes equipped with a decent aestehtic and 3 controllable RGB fans, the cooling in here isn’t anything to shout about but relative to the price? It’s a pretty impressive setup.
To compliment this PC, we think the best monitor for you would be the ViewSonic VS2210-H.
This is the cheapest 1080p IPS monitor right now. Yes, while you could go cheaper and get a 720p monitor, we really don’t recommend this. These monitors are only a little cheaper and look significantly worse in gaming and general use.
The ViewSonic, for its low budget, has an impressive picture. And with the Alarco ‘s ability to play older games on FHD, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised as long as you can keep your expectations measured for such a cheap build.
All in all, while it’d be great if you can budget for our other picks, we understand that isn’t always possible. And for playing older games, the Alarco still has a lot going for it. This is easily the cheapest gaming package we’d recommend.
2022 mid-year update:Â In terms of the monitor pick, we’ve been seeing lots of variability on pricing at this very budget range. Instead of going for this specific pick, we’d recommend doing a product search for “1080p monitor” and looking at what is on sale; if your budget is tight, we would say get the cheapest 1080p monitor that is large enough for your needs (typically 22″+).
Our Rating: 8/10
Alternative Gaming PC Accessory Combos
The above pre-built gaming PC combos all come with gaming mice and keyboards, but if you were looking at this list specifically for just accessories, we’ve included some extra options below.
Additionally, the final option is for those who may want something a little more premium when purchasing the above setups.
Best Gaming Accessories Bundle with Headphones: Orzly 4 in 1 Package
Coming in at a super impressive price-point is this Orzly bundle that includes a well-received pair of budget headphones (you’re, of course, not going to get what you can expect from an audiophile pair, but still great for a cheap gaming package).
Cheapest Gaming Accessories Bundle without Headphones: Havit Package
What’s extra impressive about this Havit keyboard/mouse combo is that the keyboard has enough tactile feedback to be considered mechanical (don’t expect a $100 mechanical keyboard feel of course, but certainly better than we’d expect for a budget gaming rig!).
Best High-End Gaming Accessory Package: Logitech G502 + SteelSeries Apex 5 + Corsair MM300
Now, if you’re purchasing one of the more expensive gaming PCs and want a premium mouse, keyboard, and mouse pad combo, we highly recommend buying the pieces separately as opposed to one Amazon listing.
These 3 are our top recommendations for each accessory, with value in mind (yes these are more expensive, but they’re not simply overpriced for no reason).
The G502 feels like the perfect answer to a gaming mouse. With great DPI settings, precision, ergonomics, and aesthetic, it has everything we think you’ll need at a reasonable price.
The Apex 5 is a beautiful RGB gaming keyboard with great hybrid blue switches that will feel great and tactile for gaming.
And to sit underneath is the Corsair MM300. We’ll be clear, you can just as easily pick up an ultra-cheap mouse pad and it will work nearly as well. But for a top-quality smooth surface, the MM300 is great (we like pads that sit under the keyboard too for presentation).
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