See the Top-Rated Prebuilt Gaming Desktops at Micro Center

PC gaming, almost universally powered by Windows, offers an unparalleled experience, with a vast library of games that can be optimized to their full graphical potential. With the right components, a powerful gaming desktop can enhance both visual fidelity and responsiveness, crucial for an immersive storytelling or competitive online play. 

Many gamers choose to build their own PCs, using Micro Center's part-picking and system-building services. But other times, you just want an excellent pre-built desktop that's ready to go right out of the box, whether for you or as a gift. 

To help choose your next prebuilt gaming desktop, we've compiled a list of the top-rated gaming desktops according to Micro Center customers - all backed by the gaming power of Windows.

PowerSpec G235 Gaming PC

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When it comes to budget gaming, it’s all about getting the right specs to play the games you want for a decent price. That’s what you get with the PowerSpec G235 Gaming PC, featuring a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12400F Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 1TB of SSD storage, and 16GB of DDR4-2666 RAM. That's plenty for most PC games, although don’t expect to run every new game at the highest setting. As one customer review put it, “If you need a tower that won't break the budget, it can play all the current games or support your projects. This is the one.”

PowerSpec G718 Gaming PC

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One customer review called the PowerSpec G718 “absolutely perfect for the price,” and it’s hard to disagree. A step above a budget gaming desktop, the G718 comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, 1TB SSD, and 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, which is plenty to run many games at high settings. This is a great buy for those who want to step up to a higher-end system and also invest in plenty of RAM, while leaving headroom for future upgrades. 

ASUS ROG Strix G35CA-MB778 Gaming PC Platinum Collection

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The ASUS ROG Strix G35CA is the kind of gaming desktop that offers conveniences to go along with its powerful specs. Yes, it has a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, 1TB SSD, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, but it also has liquid cooling to stay cool while playing games at their highest settings. There are two hot-swap SSD bays to make for easy hot-swapping of SSDs (so easy and you don’t even have to turn off your PC), while the case offers a carrying handle for transport and even a built-in hook for your headphones. 

ASUS ROG G22CH-DH978 Gaming PC

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Higher-end gaming desktops typically increase in size due to the sheer number of components on the inside and the need to make sure there’s enough cool air circulating. That, however, is not the case with the ASUS ROG G22CH, as it provides high-end PC gaming in a box that’s only slightly bigger than a PS5. It features a 14th-gen Intel Core i9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 1TB NVMe SSD, and 32GB DDR5 RAM, plus RGB lighting and a custom liquid cooling system. Customers say, " this small computer is definitely worth it," and, "This is a great little box." 

MSI Infinite RS 14NUI9-634US Gaming PC

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The MSI Infinite RS is the machine you get if you want a desktop that you won't even think about upgrading anytime soon. Its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and Intel Core i9-14900KF, plus liquid cooling let this PC go all-out. The MSI Infinite RS can handle the most strenuous video editing tasks and run AAA games at the highest setting without a sweat. With the 64GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 2TB SSD, this computer is the epitome of speed when it comes to PC gaming. One customer review called the MSI Infinite RS a “true top-of-the-line gaming experience.” Another says it's the, "best PC I've ever had the pleasure of owning, hands down."

Dell Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC

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