Best prebuilt gaming desktop PCs of 2020

By Lauren Wadowsky on Nov 17, 2020, 9:35 am EST under Daily Digest

Want an excellent gaming experience without the hassle of building your own rig? Then you should have a look at today's roundup of the best prebuilt gaming desktop PCs of 2020. These gaming PCs offer the full package so that you can get gaming right away.

Best prebuilt gaming desktop PCs of 2020

Dell Alienware Aurora R11 gaming desktop in use

If you’re looking for a gaming desktop PC but want to spare yourself the trouble of tech-sourcing, part-procuring, and assembling your own rig, you’ll want to look into a prebuilt gaming desktop. To help you make your decision, we’re rounding up some of the best prebuilt gaming desktop PCs of 2020.

One of the advantages of buying a prebuilt gaming PC is that it gives you a great overall setup, and it does so quickly. So you won’t have to wait for weeks on end to get a high-quality graphics card that you’ll then have to install. Prebuilt PCs from well-known manufacturers offer excellent graphics cards and hardware, and you can get one in three to four weeks.

So what should you consider when buying your own prebuilt gaming desktop? Storage and memory for starters. Solid-state storage offers great advantages when it comes to performance and load times in games. Graphics cards are also important, and a computer like the MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 Gaming PC should have you covered.

Of course, the design is something to think about as well. Whether you want your gaming setup to be the focal point of your living room or you prefer a discreet option that blends into the rest of your devices, there’s an aesthetic for you. So check out this list for gaming PCs to get an excellent gaming experience without the hassle.

CORSAIR VENGEANCE a4100 Gaming PC

First up on our roundup of the best prebuilt gaming desktop PCs of 2020 is the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a4100 Gaming PC. This gaming PC offers NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. So, no matter how new your game is, this computer gives you incredible details and framerates. Also, the Elgato 4K60 PRO Mk.2 video capture card delivers 4K HDR10 gameplay at 60 frames per second.

MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 Gaming PC

The MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 Gaming PC gives you a sci-fi design that looks cool on any desktop. Best of all are this PC’s impressive features. It comes with an NVIDIA RTX 3080 graphics card for lifelike images. Also, the AI-powered noise cancellation blocks background noise to provide clearer communication between you and other players.

MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 gaming PC on a gaming setup

Dell Alienware Aurora R11 Gaming Desktop

The Dell Alienware Aurora R11 Gaming Desktop is another great PC on our list of the best prebuilt gaming PCs of 2020. This computer has NVIDIA RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards. Best of all, this gaming computer runs on a 10th-generation Intel Core i9 processor. It also gives you 64 gigabytes of storage along with a two-terabyte hard disk.

Dell Alienware Aurora R11 gaming desktop on a desk

CORSAIR ONE a100 Compact Gaming PC

The CORSAIR ONE a100 Compact Gaming PC saves you desk space. This 12-liter gaming computer has an AMD Ryzen 3000 series processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card. So it’s designed to help you win. You’ll also enjoy smooth framerates and real-time ray tracing technology. Finally, with the X570 mini ITX motherboard, this computer supports up to 32 gigabytes of VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 memory.

: CORSAIR ONE a100 compact Gaming PC on a white desk

HP Omen 25L & 30L Gaming Desktops

Some of our favorite prebuilt gaming desktop PCs of 2020 are the HP Omen 25L & 30L Gaming Desktops. These computers have a sleek black design and blend in with your other devices. You’ll love the AMD Ryzen processors. For a graphics card, choose between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 5500.

HP Omen Obelisk Powerful Gaming PC

With the HP Omen Obelisk Powerful Gaming PC, you get cutting-edge graphics. That’s because this PC features up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, letting you experience entirely new levels of realism and speed. To amp up the power, you can outfit this gaming PC with up to an Intel Core i7+ or AMD Ryzen 7 processor.

HP Omen Obelisk powerful gaming PC with a user

Origin Chronos Compact Gaming PC

The Origin Chronos Compact Gaming PC gives you impressive performance in a small form factor. It conforms to the demands of power users and minimalists. Best of all, it supports next-generation processors and full-size graphics cards. So it can handle the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 while maximizing your desk space.

Origin Chronos compact gaming PC next to coffee makers (Image Credit: The Verge)

ZOTAC MEK MINI Portable Gaming PC

Another excellent option on this list of the best prebuilt gaming desktop PCs is the ZOTAC MEK MINI Portable Gaming PC. This compact gaming desktop gives you a powerful, portable gaming option wherever you go. The MEK MINI lets you respond quickly to every action and truly take the lead. It comes with a ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 graphics card and an Intel Core i7-8700 6-core processor.

ZOTAC MEK MINI portable gaming PC on a desk

MSI MEG Trident X Compact Gaming Desktop

The MSI MEG Trident X Compact Gaming Desktop is another great compact gaming desktop. It features a 10-liter case and has components typically found in full tower cases. This includes the 10th-generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards. Designwise, the MEG’s tempered glass panel displays the RGB lighting.

MSI MEG Trident X compact gaming desktop with a user

MAINGEAR VYBE 2020 Affordable Gaming PC

The final computer on our list of the best prebuilt gaming desktop PCs of 2020 is the MAINGEAR VYBE 2020 Affordable Gaming PC. It combines tech, performance, and design at an affordable price point. Each PC is hand-assembled by one master craftsman in New Jersey. It offers some of the best components available.

MAINGEAR VYBE 2020 affordable gaming PC close up

So there’s our list of the best prebuilt gaming desktop PCs of 2020. Which one do you think you’ll go for? Let us know in the comments.

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