2023's top gaming computers

2023's top gaming computers
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More than the sum of its parts, the finest gaming computer is much more. A comprehensive system that was expertly constructed and optimized for gaming performance is what we evaluate for. Additionally, we look for evidence that the producer chose its components carefully and did not economize. These essential characteristics set the top gaming PCs apart from subpar models.

Over the past few years, all of us have encountered the challenges and skyrocketing costs of product shortages, which are best demonstrated by the high cost and dearth of the top graphics cards. Thankfully, this has changed in 2023, although it is still true that system builders typically have a better chance than you do of obtaining a new piece of hardware without paying an outrageous price premium. This implies that purchasing the greatest gaming PC makes it simpler and frequently less expensive to pursue that desired new GPU.

How can you determine the greatest gaming PC, though, with so many various configurations available for so many different price points? We've changed the way we test prebuilt PCs, putting less emphasis on precise configurations and more on the specifications that various system builders would prioritize as well as what they have to offer in terms of build quality and warranties.

As far as your budget will allow, your future gaming PC should be equipped with the best graphics card and CPU for gaming(opens in new tab). In order to find the systems that offer the greatest frame rate for your money at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, I tested them. From low to high end, there is something for everyone here. 

  1. Alienware Aurora R13

Look, a side windowed Alienware Aurora. Quite the world. The Alder Lake processor launch from Intel allows the new Aurora R13 to slightly modify its alien chassis. It offers a wide range of configurations, starting with the Core i5 12400F and going all the way up to the Core i9 12900KF.

They are linked with AMD Radeon cards ranging from the RX 6600 XT up to the RX 6900 XT or Nvidia GPUs ranging from the GTX 1650 Super to the prohibitively expensive RTX 40-series. You now have access to a variety of Alienware gaming PCs, ranging from moderately priced 1080p gaming to blazing 4K workload-smashing performance. The pleasant inside of the case will also be kept at a comfortable temperature with the aid of the Alienware AIO cooling system.

When it comes to choosing the ideal rig for you, it's definitely worth snooping about in the customization possibilities, even though Alienware's real configurations are excellent starting places, like with the Ryzen Edition.

It must be acknowledged that Alienware is using its DDR5 memory a little sparingly in this instance. The Aurora R13 may only be ordered with two channel memory or have more than 8GB of DDR5 RAM in the Core i7 or i9 models. Due to the availability of just DDR5-4400, it isn't the quickest either. 

While DDR5 is pricey and difficult to find, I'll give it a pass, but it still stings, and I'm not impressed.



  1. CyberPowerPC Infinity X125 Gaming PC

We have looked at several Alder Lake gaming computers this year, but they have all been incredibly pricey. The Velocity Micro Raptor X55(opens in new tab), Corsair One i300(opens in new tab), and Origin 5000T Millenium(opens in new tab) are all fine machines if you've got $5,000 burning a hole in your back pocket. If you have the money to stretch to an all-singing, all-dancing high-end system, then you're spoiled for choice. which, to be honest, not many of us possess.

It's time for something altogether new: a low-cost Alder Lake computer. Here, Cyberpower is more interested in 1080p gaming and hitting a far more affordable pricing point than the prior machines we've examined, which were more concerned with 4K gaming and exhibiting the top of Intel's 12th Gen stack and allow to play games like Genshin Impact r34  Genshin Impact r34

You'll need an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 and an Intel Core i5 12400F to accomplish that (opens in new tab). Much less expensive fare. Additionally, it is far more inexpensive at £1,055 ($999 for a similar core spec in the US(opens in new tab)). It's encouraging to see that things are finally getting back to normal around here because there was a time when that was what you would typically expect to pay for a decent gaming computer.

Performance-wise, the Infinity X125 is about as capable at 1080p as you'd expect, though there are instances when it's difficult to tell. It's likely not what you want to hear after spending a grand on a new gaming PC to learn that you'll need to adjust some of the settings in order to keep a steady frame rate, especially when it comes to more demanding titles.

For instance, Metro Exodus averaged 50 frames per second at the maximum settings, but when RTX pretties are enabled, this lowers to 41 frames per second—and yes, that is with DLSS enabled. Although you can adjust the settings to achieve 60 frames per second, the graphic quality will suffer. At least GeForce Experience is available to make the process as simple as possible.

Strangely enough, less demanding games perform better, with F1 2020 attaining a silky 118fps while tearing around a soggy Vietnam circuit. The average frame rate for Horizon Zero Dawn was 71, with lows of only 58. All of these frame rates were captured at a level of 1080p, and increasing the resolution to 1440p demonstrates that the RTX 3050 lacks the raw power necessary to handle higher resolutions. 

The same is essentially true with ray tracing, which had one of the worst marks in 3DMark Port Royal that I've ever seen. The RTX 3060 should at least be your target if you're looking for strong ray tracing performance.

In fact, for just £42 more, you may change the configuration at the time of purchase to upgrade to an RTX 3060. With much improved gaming performance for the cost of a game, that is unquestionably the best update you could possibly make. You are aware of its logic. It's important to note that even when pushed aggressively, this machine continues to operate silently and coolly. Despite Cyberpower using the stock Intel cooler, the temperature only reaches 79 °C. The RTX 3050's maximum temperature is only 66°C. There's more to those case fans than simply the lovely RGB lighting.

Overall, there is a lot to enjoy about this. Given its low cost, component choice is generally solid, and the system is surprisingly attractive. It's a decent PC for the money, though I would suggest upgrading the graphics card to an RTX 3060. It's also disappointing that there aren't any USB Type-C connections. It is well constructed, using well-known parts, and provides plenty of room for future upgrades. 

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