Best budget gaming PCs for serious gaming at an affordable price
The words ‘affordable’ and ‘gaming PC’ aren’t often found in the same sentence.
The PC is the most expensive way to get into video games - you’re much better off with a Switch or the Xbox Series S if you’re looking to spend the least amount of money, but it is possible to get a PC capable of playing the latest games without needing to strike oil in your back garden first.
So what does an affordable gaming PC look like? There's been an explosion lately, led by Valve’s Steam Deck portable, in PC gaming machines that are small enough to hold like a Switch, and often come with lower price tags thanks to the ultraportable components they use. They’re great for gaming, but you won’t be able to play the latest games at their highest settings. Then there are which can
