Looking to upgrade your gaming PC for smooth 1080p or 1440p gameplay without breaking the bank? Thermaltake offers two compelling options under $1,100. First is their LCGS View Gaming PC featuring an Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Arc B580 GPU, currently available for just $999.99 with free shipping. The Arc B580 stands out as an exceptional budget GPU we've tested, delivering impressive frame rates at 1440p that often surpass both the RTX 4060 and RX 7600.
Thermaltake LGCS View Intel Arc B580 Gaming PC
Thermaltake LGCS View Intel Core i5-14400F Intel Arc B580 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$1,399.99 save 29% $999.99 at Amazon
This configuration packs a 14th-gen Intel Core i5-14400F processor (4.7GHz turbo boost, 10 cores/16 threads), Intel Arc B580 GPU, 16GB DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Built with standard components in Thermaltake's View 270 midtower case with 120mm ARGB cooling, it offers easy future upgrades.
The Arc B580 represents tremendous value in today's GPU market, delivering excellent 1440p performance that outperforms similarly priced competitors. While it features 12GB VRAM instead of the A770's 16GB, our testing shows no noticeable performance impact.
"Intel's Arc B580 punches well above its weight class at 1440p gaming. At $249, it not only competes with but often beats more expensive cards, finally delivering a truly capable budget GPU." - Jacqueline Thomas, Hardware Reviewer
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz RTX 5060 Gaming PC
Thermaltake LGCS Quartz Intel Core i5-14400F GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$1,099.99 at Amazon
For Nvidia fans, Thermaltake's Quartz i1460 model features the upcoming RTX 5060 GPU (launching May 19). While benchmark data isn't yet available, expectations place it above the RTX 4060 - potentially competing with the Arc B580. At $100 more than the Arc version, consider whether Nvidia features justify the premium or if upgrading to an RTX 5060 Ti system for $1,200 might be wiser.
Note: Amazon won't charge until shipment, expected after May 19.
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