Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K
With a great feel, superb specs, and a bunch of remappable buttons, the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K is not only viable as a competitive choice, but comfy enough for everyday use. Key specs: Up to 8,000 Hz | TMR thumbsticks | Hall effect triggers |included carry case | Wireless and wired | 20 hour battery life (with 1,000 Hz polling)
Razer Iskur V2 X
Razer's Iskur V2 X ergonomic gaming chair is a budget model, but at its full price, it feels pretty expensive. Now, at $80 off, it's practically a steal, and it sure is a necessity, with the end of 2026 packed with new game releases. Your back and your tush will both thank you. Key specs: 152-degree recline | Built-in lumbar support | 21.4-inch seat base | High-density foam cushions | 2D armrests | Plush fabric finish
HP Omen 35L | RTX 5080 | 9800X3D
I didn't expect to see an RTX 5080 alongside a Ryzen 7 9800X3D for this kind of price again, given the state of the current market. But here we are, and I'm certainly not complaining. There's no slack in the other specs, either, given you're getting 2 TB of storage and a full 32 GB of fast DDR5 memory. Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD
MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II
I am quite partial to a power supply. They feel good to hold but more importantly they ensure good functioning of a gaming PC. This MSI one has been reviewed by someone we've trusted with our own power supply reviews in the past, Aris from Cybenetics, who called it a "good PSU". It's only built for modern Nvidia GPUs, as it has just three shared 8-pin CPU/GPU connectors and two 12V-2x6. Use code FTTF7873 for the full discount. Key specs: 1000 W | 80+ Gold | 2x 12V-2x6 | 10-year warranty
Samsung 9100 Pro 1 TB
A solid and very speedy drive that we liked quite a lot when we reviewed the 2 TB model last year; it offers impressive sequential speeds and is rather efficient, though 4K performance is a tad poor. Still, with the memory crisis ongoing, it's a solid drive for the price. Key specs: 14,700 MB/s read | 13,400 MB/s write | PCIe 5.0
Acer Nitro V 16 | RTX 5060 (75 W) | 16 GB DDR5
If you're shopping for a gaming laptop anywhere near the $1,000 mark, SSD sizes can unfortunately suffer. This Acer lappy has a 512 GB model, which is pretty small, and the GPU's 75 W power limit is a touch low. However, it's still the cheapest (good) RTX 5060 gaming laptop I can find, and it should perform well with its 1200p, 165 Hz screen. If you're watching your pennies, this is a good price for this particular machine. Key specs: RTX 5060 (75 W) | Core 7 240H | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD
Lenovo Legion 5i | RTX 5060 (100 W) | 16 GB DDR5 | OLED
While this is still a lot of money for an RTX 5060 machine, there are two main points to consider. One, it's got a 100 W GPU power limit, which is better than most. And two, it's got a 165 Hz OLED display, which means you get some of the best screen tech around crammed within a 15.1 inch frame. The CPU is plenty punchy, and it's also got a proper 1 TB SSD. The RTX 5060 will need a fair bit of DLSS help to push pixels at 1600p resolution, but this lappy is still well worth considering for the cash. Key specs: RTX 5060 (100 W) | Core i7 14700HX | 15.1-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz OLED | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD
Asus TUF Gaming A16 | RTX 5070 (115 W) | 16 GB DDR5
Ah, one of my favorites. This Asus has properly powerful RTX 5070 with a 115 W limit, a 16-core, 32-thread AMD chip with serious grunt, and a 1200p, 165 Hz screen that should give the GPU little trouble. The downside? It's got a teeny tiny SSD. We're finding deals on those too, so I'd be sticking a 1 TB drive in this beastie at the earliest opportunity. Key specs: RTX 5070 (115 W) | Ryzen 9 8940HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD
MSI Vector 16 HX AI | RTX 5070 Ti (140 W) | 16 GB DDR5
I'm a big fan of this mildly anachronistic gaming laptop. It's thick, can be loud, but it delivers on gaming performance and does so for an affordable price tag. The RTX 5070 Ti at its heart is a quality 12 GB mobile GPU, has a 140 W power limit, and if you run it on balanced mode you'll still get good gaming performance without the turbine whine of the fans. This one's got a 1200p screen, which should give the GPU very little trouble, and it comes with a decent-sized SSD, too. Key specs: RTX 5070 Ti (140 W) | Core Ultra 7 255HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD Price check: Newegg $1,599 (512 GB SSD)
MSI Claw A1M | Core Ultra 7 155H
While many handheld gaming PCs are priced out of reasonable consideration at the moment, it's time for the return of the OG Claw. It's got a Meteor Lake Intel chip with eight Xe cores, which should outperform the custom AMD APU in the Steam Deck at most wattages. Plus, it's considerably cheaper right now, especially with a 1 TB SSD. Out of the two? The MSI is the smarter buy. Key specs: Core Ultra 7 155H | 7-inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 1 TB SSD
Yawyore Gaming PC | Ryzen 5 5600GT
The integrated graphics on this processor won't get you gaming at higher resolutions or higher settings in modern games, but it's a great way to get into some light 1080p gaming. This gaming PC mainly acts to get you up and running, and you can then upgrade with a (relatively low-power) discrete GPU down the line, though bear in mind if you want the latest and greatest specs, including processor and RAM, you'll have to upgrade the entire PC, motherboard, too. Also note that you won't be able to keep many games installed at the same time on that 500 GB drive. Key specs: Ryzen 5 5600GT | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 512 GB SSD
MSI Codex Z2C | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | Ryzen 7 8700F
Yes, this machine features what is essentially a repurposed laptop processor, meaning it lacks the amount of cache we'd like and is a little power-limited, but you're also getting an RTX 5060 Ti in this rig for under $1,000. Given the market in 2026, that's no joke. DDR5 memory, too, which will make this a great platform to upgrade from, especially given it's socket AM5. Key specs: Ryzen 7 8700F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD













