Gaming PCs have, perhaps surprisingly, seen some of the best deals come their way this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But even so, many of these discounts still have the PCs pushing $1,500, $2,000, or even $3,000 and above. And not everyone has that amount of money to drop on what is, let’s face it, a non-essential item.
That’s why I’ve been keeping a keen eye out for gaming PCs under $1,000 this sales season, and thankfully, I haven’t been disappointed. We’ve seen a bunch of great rigs all the way from $400 up to $1,000, so whether you’re looking to enter into PC gaming for as cheap as possible, or upgrade an ageing build for just shy of $1,000, there’s something for you.
I’ve managed to narrow it down to just four rigs that I’d really recommend considering right now for under $1k. Below each rig, I’ve explained anything you should keep in mind, as there are definitely caveats to consider when buying a budget rig.
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