When it comes to high-end computers, even a prebuilt gaming PC isn’t exempted from the selection. Because if you’re already spending that much on computer hardware, you might as well spend a bit more to skip the labor of building it. Luckily, there’s no shortage of impressive prebuilt gaming PC setups.
Just don’t expect them to include the latest RTX 4090 and 4080 GPUs. A single unit of those things costs as much as one of these computers themselves; also, they have too many heat and safety issues to recommend in their current state.
Besides, the RTX 3000 series cards are still very much capable or even overkill these days. Not many games exist that can challenge their processing power. So you still can’t go wrong by purchasing a prebuilt gaming PC equipped with an RTX 3000 series GPU.
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As for what counts as high-end, anything that costs $1,500 or more fits in this budget category. They’re the best of the best when it comes to prebuilt hardware at the moment. And the best part is that they’re in stock and are usually on sale.
Again, peripherals such as the monitor, mouse, and keyboard aren’t usually included in the purchase; but that shouldn’t be a problem for those who have purchasing power for a high-end gaming PC.
Skytech Prism II Gaming PC Desktop (RTX 3090 Ti Edition)
PROS
- Top-of-the-line CPU and GPU from the outgoing generation
- Excellent 4K gaming hardware
- Beautiful tempered glass case
- Comes with a triple-fan liquid cooler
- Large motherboard with huge heatsinks
- Plenty of fans and RGB lighting
- Good cable management
- Reasonably-priced
- Easy to upgrade due to PSU and large case allowance
- Comes with AMD and weaker hardware options for more savings
- No bloatware promised
- Free gaming keyboard and mouse combo
- DDR5 RAM
- Powerful PSU with gold rating
CONS
- Still expensive
- Might run hot if you overclock it
- Cables could be better/braided
- CPU / Processor: Intel Core i9 12900K
- GPU / Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti
- RAM / Memory: 32G DDR5
- Storage: 1TB NVME Gen4 SSD
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 18 x 15.2 inches
Since you’re looking for high-end machines, the logic dictates that you’re looking to save money here. So you might as well splurge on the best of the best, and Skytech Prism II understands your desires without looking to rip you off with bloated pricing.
It has the top-of-the-line gaming hardware from the outgoing generation, though do note that the 13th Gen Intel CPU lineup and the RTX 4000 series have just recently been released so those aren’t too ubiquitous yet.
You’ll not find these specs wanting, even for 4K gaming. In fact, it might even be overkill for something like 1440p gaming. Sure enough, it comes with a 1000-watt PSU to handle that monstrous power requirement.
Skytech Prism II Gaming PC Desktop (RTX 3090 Ti Edition)
Skytech Prism II Gaming PC Desktop (AMD + RTX 3090 Edition)
PROS
- Top-of-the-line outgoing AMD CPU
- Excellent 4K GPU
- Comes with a triple-fan liquid cooler
- Plenty of other fans & RGB
- Beautiful case with tempered glass
- Free Gaming Keyboard and Mouse
- Powerful PSU with gold rating
- No bloatware promised
- Large motherboard with huge heatsinks
- Reasonably-priced
- Has other weaker options for more savings
- Good cable management
CONS
- One would expect 32GB RAM ideally for future-proofing
- Still expensive
- Cables could be better/braided
- CPU / Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- GPU / Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3090
- RAM / Memory: 16G DDR4
- Storage: 1TB NVME SSD
- Dimensions: 21.1 x 20 x 14 inches
Some of you might prefer an AMD CPU since a lot of productivity applications prefer its better multi-core structure. In that case, here’s a slightly less robust alternative and version of the Skytech Prism II.
The appearance is the same though the specs are significantly different when it comes to the CPU and GPU. The CPU is slightly weaker than the 3090 Ti version though it’s still a capable 4K machine.
But in case you want to upgrade it in the near future, you can do so without much of a headache thanks to the 1000-watt PSU which also has a gold rating.
Skytech Prism II Gaming PC Desktop (AMD + RTX 3090 Edition)
Skytech Prism II Gaming PC Desktop (RTX 3080 Ti Edition)
PROS
- Robust CPU and GPU for 4K productivity and gaming
- Comes with a triple-fan liquid cooler
- Plenty of other fans & RGB
- Beautiful case with tempered glass
- Free Gaming Keyboard and Mouse
- Powerful PSU with gold rating
- Large motherboard with huge heatsinks
- Reasonably-priced
- Good cable management
- No bloatware promised
CONS
- Somewhat expensive
- Cables could be better/braided
- CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7 12700K
- GPU / Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti
- RAM / Memory: 32G DDR5 RGB
- Storage: 1TB NVME Gen4 SSD
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 24.2 x 15.2 inches
More options from Skytech await those who don’t exactly want to splurge too carelessly on computer hardware. In 4K gaming’s case, even an RTX 3080 will do more than well, especially with proprietary tech like DLSS.
This one comes paired with an i7 12th Gen and the 3080 Ti, which is power-hungry, but not on the same scale as the RTX 3090. It’s a lot more manageable than those behemoths.
As always, Skytech promises little to no bloatware in the Windows installation and comes with the usual hardware bells and whistles though this time, the PSU is weaker at 850 watts; but it’s still gold-rated for better efficiency.
Oddly enough, this one comes with 32GB of RAM compared to the RTX 3090 edition of Skytech Prism II which only has 16GB.
Skytech Prism II Gaming PC Desktop (RTX 3080 Ti Edition)
HP OMEN Gaming Desktop
PROS
- Gorgeous case and minimalism
- Lighting is more subtle and isn't annoying
- Beautiful RTX 3080 version
- Comes with a liquid cooler
- Liquid cooler is beautiful and minimalist
- Excellent cable management
- Tempered glass side panel and subtle front panel lighting
- Plenty of other fans
- Reasonably-priced
- Good 4K gaming hardware
- 3D sound technology
CONS
- No PSU shroud
- Liquid cooler is only single-fan
- Front panel sacrifices a bit of ventilation for aesthetics
- CPU / Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
- RAM / Memory: 16GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Dimensions: 22 x 20 x 4 inches
For 4K, even an RTX 3080 will do well, which is good news for those who don’t want to go past Nvidia’s original flagship cards. After all, the RTX 3080 offers a good balance of performance and price compared to its more powerful brothers.
To minimize costs a bit, the GPU was paired with a Ryzen 5800X which isn’t exactly as good as the i7-12700 but if you’re gaming past resolutions of 1440p, then that’s not much of a factor in framerate. For productivity, you can’t go wrong with AMD.
Apart from the hardware, another reason to opt for this setup is the sleek and clean HP Omen case engineering with some excellent cable management. Despite not having a PSU shroud, the whole setup managed to keep itself polished.
Between this case and Skytech’s Phanteks Neo Cube case for the Prism II, it’s a tough call, especially if you plan to go all-black on the aesthetics.
HP OMEN Gaming Desktop
Skytech Chronos Gaming PC Desktop (RTX 3070 Edition)
PROS
- i5-12600K is great value and surpasses some 8-core CPUs
- RTX 3070 is a great 1440p GPU
- Cheap (was on sale)
- Mesh front panel with filter
- Comes with a dual-fan liquid cooler (the Amazon stock fan photos were misleading)
- Comes with plenty of fans and RGB lighting
- Tempered glass side panel
- Free Gaming Keyboard and Mouse
- Gold-rated PSU
CONS
- Cable management could be better
- PSU could be better for overclocking
- CPU / Processor: Intel Core i5 12600K
- GPU / Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3070
- RAM / Memory: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
- Dimensions: 21.81 x 19.37 x 11.85 inches
Back to Skytech with a budget option for the high-end category; here we are with a more regular-looking case, complete with a PSU shroud and mesh front panel with filters for maximum airflow and dust resistance.
It’s not exactly a head-turner when it comes to high-end gaming PC setups, but this thing costs sub-$1,600 originally and at the time of writing, was on sale at sub-$1,200. Those are mid-range prices, meaning this stock might not last long.
That’s why we also placed it as a “budget” option as far as that definition goes for the high-end category. Heck, it’s a lot better than some mid-range setups, especially with the RTX 3070.
Meanwhile, the Intel Core i5-12600K might have the “i5” in its name, but this variant is actually more powerful than AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X in benchmarks thanks to Intel’s new e-core technology. So you can treat it as an honorary i7, especially when overclocked.
Skytech Chronos Gaming PC Desktop (RTX 3070 Edition)
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long should high-end gaming PC setups last?
You can expect high-end gaming PCs to stay relevant even after five years. Past that, they'll start having difficulties running the latest graphically-intensive video games at ultra or high. As for their lifespan, they can last a decade or more with proper care. -
Should I wait for a prebuilt with RTX 4090/4080?
It might be a while before those start appearing and even when they do, the prices will be sky-high due to limited supply and the increased prices. Consider what you value more.