Ranking of the best gaming computers for 2020

Interest in esports has skyrocketed in recent years. Each new update makes games harder and more realistic, so not every computer can handle them. Due to this, professional players have to regularly update their equipment, improving it. If such manipulations are not possible, then it's time to choose a new PC. Regardless of whether a ready-made computer will be bought or a subsequent assembly is implied, the gamer will have to fork out a lot. Before choosing a new gaming computer, you should consider many popular models and familiarize yourself with the declared characteristics.

Choosing a PC for a gamer

Motherboard

An important aspect is considered to be the form factor or dimensions of the motherboard. The possibility of using auxiliary slots for a video card or RAM will directly depend on this. The size of the device will also depend on the number of additional slots. It should be noted that both independent assembly of a miniature PC for games and a full-fledged gaming complex is possible. The following motherboard format can be installed on gaming computer equipment:

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ATX	Easy to connect and simple format that supports a wide range of elements and accessories. It is also possible to use small cables. Thus, it became possible to create a more stable system. What are the standard sizes: • 12x9.6; • 24x18.
Micro ATX	Modified series, which differs from the usual design in size. The number of free cells is 4 units, while the size is 9.6x9.6.

There are also other types of boards on the market, but most of them are already outdated or completely discontinued. For the assembly of gaming PCs, such solutions are not considered acceptable.

CPU

According to gamers and not only, the processor is the heart of any PC. Indirectly, it affects all used system elements. Its interaction with the video card, RAM and motherboard deserves special attention.

On the market you can find desktop designs from different manufacturers, the best among which are considered to be AMD and Intel. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention only to a PC with similar designations.

The main criterion for choosing such equipment is performance, the leader in which is considered to be the Intel line. Particular attention, in the opinion of buyers, deserves a lineup marked "Core i7". The “Core i5” platform is in no less demand. With their help, it becomes possible to reveal the true potential of a self-assembled system.Core i3 is a great solution for working at home, but not for conquering the gaming Olympus.

AMD lines are considered to be less powerful. The weak side of the system is strong heating in active use. The price is appropriate - budget. The lines with the architecture FX-9370 and FX-8370 deserve special attention. Experts also recommend paying attention to such a parameter as "socket". This criterion is extremely important for those users who plan to update the system in the future.

A socket is a type of motherboard connector on which the processor is installed. With only one socket, the system will only be compatible with a board of the same type. Similar information is provided in reviews. Models LGA2011-3 and LGA1151 are considered popular.

Video card

Gaming computers with an integrated graphics card are a waste of money, because this option is not subject to further updates. Without a high-quality discrete graphics card, no computer can be considered a gaming computer. If a modern chip does not support newfangled toys even at low settings, further consideration is not recommended. Only cards of the NVidia format deserve attention. AMD video cards are not bad, and also inexpensive, but their quality leaves much to be desired. Noisy, less powerful and less energy-consuming compared to NVidia products.

The latter do not emit extraneous noise during operation, the energy efficiency indicator is at the optimal value, the productivity is high, and the price is not as exorbitant as it could be. The higher the available markings, the more efficient the model in question. In order not to make mistakes when choosing, it will not be superfluous to pay attention to the amount of its memory, methods of connecting monitors and bit depth.

RAM

Also referred to as RAM and is measured in GB (gigabytes). It is used for temporary storage of files and is characterized by a number of standards. The more memory, the better. It is even more correct to purchase DDR5, which is able to cope with almost any task. When choosing a chip, we advise you to focus on the size of each of the modules and the declared clock frequency. The optimal indicator for gaming devices is considered to be 2400-2800 MHz. It should be noted that some of the operating systems may be incompatible with the used cooling systems.

HDD

The buyer can choose from two types of hard drives: SSD (or solid-state) or HDD (also known as magnetic). The maximum capacity indicator is inherent in the second type, therefore, to store a large amount of important information, you should give preference to it. SSDs are often smaller and more expensive, but they are much more responsive. With the designated functions, namely, gaming, the best way to cope with the PC, which provides lots for both types of hard drives, which makes it possible to independently complete the missing elements. Such popular models are considered the best and highest quality on the market today.

Cooling system

A water or air cooling system can be installed in the designated unit. The latter category is much more common. With their help, not only computers are equipped, but also laptops. Consists of coolers, the number of which will directly depend on the intensity and quality of cooling of the entire system. Every effort should be made to eliminate the risk of overheating the processor in the future. In addition to the designated functionality, air systems have a significant drawback - noise.

Water systems belong to the category of professional components. They are used in powerful equipment in which conventional air fans will not be enough. An efficient and quiet installation is reflected in the final cost of the kit. In addition to the high price, water systems are subject to regular replacement, which will also negatively affect the gamer's budget.

Mouse and keyboard

How much does an ordinary keyboard and mouse set cost? About 35 $. But if we are talking about professional kits for gamers, the price can increase tenfold.This is due to the fact that the requirements for such kits are much higher. They must be ergonomic, comfortable, backlit and responsive. The last aspect is considered key. In most cases, these are keys such as "D", "A", "S" and "W". Popular models have a secondary protective and anti-slip coating on these keys.

Mouse responsiveness is extremely important, as even hundredths of a second can be decisive. In addition to the efficient wheel, the mouse is equipped with eight keys. There is no need to say that the model should fit well in the palm of your hand.

You can order online only with a set that has already been used before, and a person is sure that it suits him 100%.

Monitor

Screen size will play an important role in the monitor selection process. The optimal indicators are 19-23 inches, however, this aspect will largely depend on the personal preferences of the person. The quality display refreshes at 144 Hz (300 FPS) and displays over 15 million colors. The presence of a matte finish will not be superfluous. Glare from solar best and fluorescent lights can create blind spots on the monitor. 4K resolution is also not enough to surprise anyone, but the eyes can get tired too quickly from the overabundance of details and colors.

FPS is a measure of the clock speed. The higher it is, the better, juicier, brighter and clearer the picture will be. For cyber competitions, displays with a refresh rate of 144 Hz or more are used.

Auxiliary headset

Headphones from the world's best manufacturers will help you dive headlong into what is happening on the screen and improve the gamer's reaction as you progress through the game. It is recommended to give preference to semi-open or closed models. Such equipment is capable of providing an acceptable noise reduction rate. To communicate with other participants, microphones are used that can be built into the headset.

It should be noted that the chosen headset should be comfortable and fit in size, because a person can spend several hours in it in a row. The slightest discomfort should be avoided. Soft pads should be not only on the ear cushions, but also on the headband. Similar accessories can be purchased in the online store. The main thing is that they are verified, and the goods are certified.

Rating of high-quality computers based on AMD processors

RyzenPC 3003546

Our rating opens a model up to RUB 50,000, which is powered by a seventh generation AMD processor. A practical and economical solution for the gamer. A product from Zalman is responsible for effective cooling. The novelty is equipped with an eight-core Ryzen-7 processor (1700 GHz), a 240 GB SSD, a 2 TB hard drive, a 450 W power supply and 16 GB of RAM. If possible, it is recommended to replace the video card with a more powerful device. In order to reduce the cost, a GeForce GT-710 with 1 GB of memory was used.

The cost of the kit is 49,999 rubles.

• effective cooling;
• acceptable price;
• lack of unnecessary components;
• a budget model that is suitable for self-improvement;
• enough RAM;
• there are two types of hard drives involved.

• the video card does not support high graphics settings.

HP Omen 880-033ur

Mini-turret, which has dimensions of 44.21x19.2x41.72 cm. The assembly is American, like the main components. It is based on the use of Professor AMD Ryzen-1800, which is clocked at 3.6 GHz. A discrete graphics card GeForce GTX-1080 TI with 11 GB of its own memory is used. Such a device implies quiet operation, even at high loads. Energy efficiency indicators are at the optimal level. 32GB RAM with the latest DDR4 processing speed.

Based on numerous reviews, such a device makes operation reliable even at moments of decrease in supply voltage and bandwidth. Installed operating system Windows-10 Home 64 bit. The power supply has a power of 500 V.

You can buy a PC at a price of 170,000 rubles.

• it is such a company that it is better to buy a PC for a real gamer;
• an abundance of auxiliary slots and ports for subsequent expansion (improvement);
• the presence of an optical drive;
• sufficient amount of video card;
• HDD for 2 terabytes;
• SSD 128 GB;
• latest generation video card.

• price.

PRO-0406542

The device is powered by an AMD Ryzen-9 3950x processor with a declared clock frequency of 4.7 GHz. Also, the PC received an equally powerful 11 ​​GB video card version of the GeForce RTX-2080Ti. RAM 64 GB, with a lot that will double the declared figure. There are two disks in the box: a 120 GB SSD (used for operating systems and auxiliary applications) and a 3 terabyte HDD. Any of the elements can be replaced if necessary. The manufacturer compensates for the shortcomings by providing a proprietary 5-year warranty, which includes service (free) for the first three years.

The average price of a model is 241,000 rubles.

• CPU;
• the possibility of self-expansion;
• service maintenance;
• video card;
• additional slots for expansion;
• manufacturer's warranty.

• Small SSD;
• price.

Lenovo Legion T530-28APR (90JY000VRS)

Compact and inexpensive system unit from the renowned Lenovo brand. Equipped with auxiliary coolers and lighting that many will like. Inside there is an AMD Ryzen-5 2400 processor. It runs at a clock speed of 3600 GHz, which is considered not the highest. One 8 GB module is provided for RAM. The RAM-CPU bundle is responsible for the high performance indicator. Responsible for the graphics is a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX-1050 with 2 GB of its own memory. A 1 TB mechanical hard drive is installed. Moreover, the model is considered one of the best in its segment. Power supply unit for 450 watts. It can be used not only for active games, but also for work. The operating system Windows-10 SL is installed.

The cost of the kit is 57,000 rubles.

• OS is included in the price;
• compact dimensions;
• the possibility of an upgrade;
• terabyte of own memory;
• RAM speed;
• video and picture quality;
• CPU;
• price.

• the latest toys won't pull up without updates.

ALIENWARE AURORA R10 RYZEN EDITION

The device is powered by AMD Ryzen-5 (3500) - 9 (3950) processor. Nvidia GeForce RTX-2080Ti or AMD Radeon RX-5600 are responsible for the quality of the reproduced video and graphics. RAM installed 8 GB expandable up to 64 GB. A 2 TB HDD is responsible for physical memory (speed 7200 rpm). After connecting, you do not need to purchase auxiliary components, the gamer can start the game with medium settings.

The cost varies from 80,000 to 135,000 rubles.

• unusual appearance;
• can be purchased at the corporate online store;
• power;
• the possibility of expanding options;
• additional slots;
• cooling system;
• download speed;
• CPU.

• modifications will cost a pretty penny.

Which is the best to buy a PC based on INTEL processors

Acer Aspire GX-781

Production is established in Taiwan, like most of the equipment of this brand. Dimensions of the device: 18x40x46 cm. The total weight of the structure is 8.4 kg. The gaming computer belongs to the budget category. The case has a red backlight and is made in an unusual style. Despite the more than modest size, the processor has four cores. Brand - Core i7-7700. The socket is FCLGA-1151. The declared frequency is 3.6 GHz. The graphics turned out to be of high quality, the media playback speed is amazing, largely due to a video card like NVIDIA with 3 GB of its own memory. Installed Windows-10 Home and 1 TB of hard disk memory. RAM 8 GB. 500 W power supply.

Market value - RUB 65,000

• appearance;
• the presence of an optical drive;
• an abundance of auxiliary connectors and ports;
• the ability to adjust power in the future;
• Gigabit LAN support;
• performance;
• price.

• SSD is not provided;
• the power supply unit could be more powerful.

MSI Aegis 3 8RD-022RU

The dimensions of the popular model from the Taiwanese manufacturer are 43.3x37.6x17 cm. The weight of the structure is almost 10 kg.A product from a world famous brand that is positioned for the release of powerful gaming computers. The design turned out to be predatory, unusual and incredibly attractive. True gamers will appreciate the appearance of the device. An excellent choice for people who want to conquer the world of virtual reality. 16 GB DDR-4 is responsible for the RAM (the model is not the last one, but it is productive). The declared frequency is 2.4 GHz. Graphics card type NVIDIA GTX-1070. Installed Windows-10 based on Intel Core i7. There is a 256 GB SSD and a 2 TB HDD. Video memory 8192 MB. 450W power supply.

Cost - 145,000 rubles.

• support for 3D options;
• it is possible to pass VR games;
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interface;
• wide range of auxiliary connectors;
• hard disk space;
• discrete card quality;
• performance.

• weak power supply;
• lack of an optical drive;
• price.

HP OMEN X 900-200ur [2PV29EA]

One of the TOP units that looks just amazing. Such a gift for a gamer will turn into a full-fledged holiday as soon as a person sees the branded packaging from HP marked with the OMEN series. This gaming line consists of several high performance computers. Outwardly, a small device contains a huge potential, and its configurations are even redundant for many. First, let's pay attention to the case. Unusual cubic shape in black with red inserts as a decorative element. The block is installed on the edge, which does not look boring at all. Thus, the first impression of the device changes dramatically, which attracts enthusiastic glances from visitors.

The dimensions of the "cube" are 48.5x59x63.2 cm. In the package, such a device weighs 33.5 kg. The power supply unit is 1300 W and based on the declared configurations, such a power is by no means superfluous.

The gadget is based on a new generation processor - Intel Core i9-7920x, with a clock frequency of 2.9-4.3 GHz and 12 cores. Turbo speed mode is also available. Responsible for the RAM is DDR-4 64 GB (4 strips of 16 GB are installed) with a frequency of 2.4 GHz. Two video cards are used, and both are top-end. We are talking about the NVidia GeForce GTX-1080 with 11 GB. The configuration of hard drives deserves special attention. In addition to a 3 terabyte HDD, a 512 GB SSD is also installed. It sounds great, but in practice everything looks amazing. However, no optical drive is installed. Windows-10 Home is preinstalled.

A liquid system is used for cooling. The body is internally divided into three sections, each of which heats up in a different way. Curved fans keep the risk of overheating to a minimum. A gigabyte integrated network card with Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi with support for 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac standards is installed. Also, for greater ease of use, the case is equipped with two HDMI ports, three Display Ports, a card reader, three USB Type-C, eight USB 3.0 and DVI-D.

Average price - 400,000 rubles.

• design approach;
• unusual form factor;
• the efficiency of the liquid cooling system;
• 1300 W power supply;
• LAN card;
• the total amount of memory reaches 9 terabytes;
• RAM 64 GB;
• two video cards;
• twelve-core processor.

• price.

CompDay №387

A product of a domestic manufacturer that is able to offer the consumer a line of powerful gaming devices that perform a variety of tasks. The top branch that can win the hearts of even avid gamers. An excellent solution for those who want to purchase a PC with excellent characteristics for a reasonable price. A complete rejection of prestige and economy on materials allowed us to offer the Russian market an unusual solution in the form of model No. 387. Powered by Intel Core i9-7900x, 10-core.

The declared clock speed reaches 4.5 GHz. There is a turbo speed function. The video card is of high quality - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti with 11 GB of its own memory. There is a choice of 16/36 GB of RAM. Hard drive configurations are also customized. Possible purchase:

1. HDD 1/2 terabyte.
2. SSD 60/120/240 gigabytes.

The integrated gigabyte network card, which is soldered into the motherboard, is responsible for the sound quality. Available connectors include HDMI, DisplayPort, USB3.1, HDCP and USB 3.1 Type-C. The standard case can also be replaced with a more modernized one for a fee. The power supply has a power of 600 watts. The body is made of high strength steel. The weight of the structure is 5.1 kg, with a size of 24x47.2x45.4 cm. The manufacturer's warranty is three years. It applies not only to the system unit, but to its individual components. This eliminates the need to send the entire PC to a service center, but only its individual components. The upgrade is permissible and does not require prior consent from the manufacturer (to maintain the warranty).

Average price - 200,000 rubles.

• free service for two years;
• optimal power supply unit;
• three-year warranty for components;
• maximum filling for minimum money;
• choice of configuration;
• top-end video card;
• ten-bit Intel Core i processor.

• the body is boring and uninteresting;
• lack of wireless technology.

ACER Predator PO9-900

TOP product from Taiwanese manufacturer. The dimensions of the device are 64.3x29.9x70 cm, which makes it quite large. The weight of the PC reaches 17 kg. Eighteen-core Intel Core i9 (7980хе) processor, which was built on the basis of SkyLake architecture used for high-performance devices. Declared processor frequency: 2.6 - 4.2 GHz. There is a turbo mode function. 64GB RAM, expandable up to 128GB. HDD 3 terabytes and SSD 512 GB. The GeForce (RTX-2080-Ti) is responsible for the graphics quality. The manufacturer installed Windows-10 Home (64-bit). The power supply has a power of 1000 W.

Cost - 650,000 rubles.

• build quality;
• power;
• an abundance of additional ports and connectors;
• auxiliary slots for further upgrade;
• support for wireless technologies;
• high-quality cooling system;
• colossal productivity.

• lack of an optical drive;
• price.

Conclusion

For those who are just trying to take their first steps into the world of high-tech and incredibly realistic games, you can pay attention to PCs equipped with AMD processors with four cores with a declared frequency of 3.0 GHz or less. You should not save on the video card, because a lot will depend on it. The minimum volume should be 4 GB, besides, it will not be superfluous to give preference to a model that will improve the system after some time.

For those who seek to conquer the gaming Olympus, it is worth giving preference to really high-quality and high-performance hardware. This category includes computers based on Intel Core i5 and higher. If the choice fell on products marked AMD, then the declared clock frequency should be 3 GHz or more. RAM deserves special attention. The minimum amount for a gaming computer will be 12 GB of RAM. But it is better to purchase a PC that will increase the declared volume if necessary.

HDD is a classic, but SSDs have a much faster response speed, which will affect the system's health and performance. If the budget allows, then you can give preference to top new products that are worthy of the attention of a true e-sportsman. Otherwise, it is better to purchase a "basic" set and gradually bring it to the required parameters.