Thermaltake Prebuilts: Intel Arc B580 or RTX 5060 Gaming PCs from $999

If you're looking to upgrade your gaming PC to play the latest games in 1080p or 1440p while keeping your budget under $1,000, consider the Thermaltake LCGS View Gaming PC. Priced at $999.99 with free shipping, this PC features an Intel Core i5-14400F CPU and an Intel Arc B580 GPU. The Intel Arc B580 is a standout budget GPU, offering solid and playable framerates at up to 1440p. It outperforms both the GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600 in many games, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious gamers.

Thermaltake LCGS View Intel Core i5-14400F Intel Arc B580 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)

Originally priced at $1,399.99, this PC is now available for $999.99 at Amazon, representing a 29% savings. The Thermaltake View i1458H-270 comes equipped with an Intel Core i5-14400F processor, Intel Arc B580 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Built using off-the-shelf components, this PC is easily upgradable. The 14th gen Intel Core i5-14400F processor boasts a max turbo frequency of 4.7GHz with 10 cores, 16 threads, and a 20MB cache, ensuring it won't bottleneck the GPU. Cooling is handled by a 120mm ARGB tower heatsink/fan combo, and it's housed in a Thermaltake View 270 midtower chassis.

The Intel Arc B580 delivers impressive performance for its price point, making it ideal for both 1080p and 1440p gaming. Despite being less known than Nvidia and AMD GPUs, it offers exceptional value in a market often plagued by high prices and limited availability.

Intel Arc B580 Review by Jacqueline Thomas:

"Across my test suite, the Intel Arc B580 proves to be an incredibly powerful graphics card at 1440p, especially considering its $249 price tag. Intel has not only matched but surpassed the performance of other graphics cards in its class, all while keeping costs down. While the reduction from 16GB to 12GB of VRAM from the Arc A770 to the B580 is notable, it doesn't hinder the card's performance."

If you prefer Nvidia, consider preordering the Thermaltake LCGS Quartz RTX 5060 Gaming PC for $1,099.99. This prebuilt system features the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, set to launch on May 19. While reviews are pending, it's expected to outperform the RTX 4060 and compete with the Intel Arc B580. At a $100 premium over the Arc B580 option, it's a viable choice for 1440p gaming. Alternatively, for $1,200, you could opt for an RTX 5060 Ti (16GB) prebuilt. Amazon will not charge your card until the order ships.

Thermaltake LCGS Quartz Intel Core i5-14400F GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)

Available for preorder at $1,099.99 on Amazon, this PC includes the soon-to-be-released GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. With the RTX 5060 expected to surpass the RTX 4060, it's a promising option for those willing to wait and spend a bit more.

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