The best gaming PC in 2022
The best gaming PC in 2022
Upgrade your home setup with one of the best gaming PCs this year.
In normal times, the best gaming PC would be the one you built yourself with your blood, sweat, and tears, but these aren't normal times. With key components being so difficult to source, buying a prebuilt PC is less of a headache than waiting months trying to add a GPU to your shopping cart that's been marked up 25% (if you're lucky) that's already been scooped up by a reseller.
While it can be the more expensive route, system builders like Alienware, Lenovo, HP, and Origin have better odds of securing hard-to-find GPUs and CPUs than the average consumer during these lean times. So even if you are on the hunt for an RTX 3080, you might be better off buying a prebuilt and stripping it for spare parts. These system builders also offer pretty generous warranties that cover parts and labor if anything goes wrong with your rig.
When ordering a prebuilt PC, keep an eye on lead times; some retailers have customers wait at least three to four weeks before shipping out customized PCs. If you can't wait, places like iBuyPower offer same-day shipping on its stock of RDY prebuilt systems. Imagine playing Elden Ring on a brand new gaming PC with a Geforce RTX 3080 by the end of the workweek.
Your future gaming PC has got to have the best graphics cards and best CPU for gaming that fits under your budget. That's why we tested systems that give you the best framerate-per dollar value at 1080p,1440p, and 4K. There's something for everyone on this list, from budget to high-end.
1. Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition
The best AMD gaming PC
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Our favourite Aurora Ryzen config:
The Aurora Ryzen Edition takes over the top spot from the Intel builds. The AMD Ryzen processors of the new generation are exemplary in terms of both performance and price. And with the potential for a 16-core, 32-thread chip inside your Alienware gaming PC, alongside an Nvidia RTX 3090, you're looking at something rather special.
But the lower end has something to offer too. The different configurations on offer mean that for £1,249 you can get a six-core machine with a GTX 1650 Super inside it that will handle 1080p gaming in that sleek Alienware chassis.
It does have to be said that there is an Alienware premium attached to whichever components you choose. However, the higher-than-average price provides you with reliable build quality, exceptional customer service, and solid warranties. The numerous pre-fab options offered by Alienware also help eliminate much of the guesswork associated with customizing your system. Some options provide better value for the parts used, but for hassle-free PC gaming out of the box, it's tough to beat the ease of use that Alienware provides.
The unconventional design of the case exploits every inch of its limited space but does initially feel a bit awkward to tinker with. However, the ability to access nearly every part of the PC without tools is a definite plus and expedites upgrades and maintenance. There's an obvious priority here on providing a convenient, premium product with some potential for upgrades, and the Aurora Ryzen Edition accomplishes that goal.
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