Budget Gaming PCs: Thermaltake w/ Intel Arc B580 or RTX 5060 from $999

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

$1,399.99 Save 29% $999.99 at Amazon

The Thermaltake View i1458H-270 system features an Intel Core i5-14400F processor paired with Intel Arc B580 GPU, 16GB DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Built with standard components allows for straightforward future upgrades. The 14th-gen Intel Core i5-14400F processor delivers 4.7GHz max turbo frequency with 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20MB cache - providing excellent gaming performance without bottlenecking the GPU. The system utilizes a 120mm ARGB tower cooler inside Thermaltake's View 270 mid-tower case.

The Intel Arc B580 stands out as exceptional value in budget GPUs, delivering strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance that surpasses competitors like RTX 4060 and RX 7600 in many titles. Intel's Battlemage GPU architecture offers genuine value in a market often plagued by inflated prices and limited availability.

Intel Arc B580 Review Highlights

"The Intel Arc B580 proves remarkably capable at 1440p gaming considering its $249 MSRP. Unlike typical budget compromises, this card outperforms competitors while maintaining aggressive pricing. While some may wish for the 16GB VRAM of its predecessor, the 12GB configuration shows no noticeable performance impact in real-world gaming." - Jacqueline Thomas

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

$1,099.99 at Amazon

For Nvidia enthusiasts, this Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 system with the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 offers an alternative. With the RTX 5060 launching May 19 (review embargo still in effect), initial expectations place it above the RTX 4060's performance - potentially competing with the Arc B580. While $100 more than the Arc model, performance-focused gamers might prefer spending extra for confirmed Nvidia technologies. Alternatively, configurations with the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti start around $1,200.

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