If you're looking to upgrade your gaming PC to handle the latest games at 1080p or 1440p while keeping your budget under $1,000, Thermaltake offers two compelling options. The first is the Thermaltake LCGS View Gaming PC, which comes equipped with an Intel Core i5 CPU and an Intel Arc B580 GPU, priced at just $999.99 with free shipping. The Intel Arc B580 has been highly praised in recent reviews as one of the best budget GPUs available, capable of delivering solid, 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.
For those interested in an Nvidia option, the Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 Gaming PC is available for preorder at $1,099.99. This system features the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, set to launch on May 19. While reviews are still pending, it's expected to perform at least as well as the RTX 4060, potentially surpassing the Intel Arc B580. However, this prebuilt won't ship until next week at the earliest.
Thermaltake LCGS View Intel Arc B580 Gaming PC for $999.99
Thermaltake LCGS View Intel Core i5-14400F Intel Arc B580 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
Originally priced at $1,399.99, now available for $999.99 at Amazon, the Thermaltake View i1458H-270 is a powerful gaming machine. It features an Intel Core i5-14400F processor with a max turbo frequency of 4.7GHz, 10 cores, 16 threads, and a 20MB cache. The system is complemented by the Intel Arc B580 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Built with off-the-shelf components, this PC is easily upgradeable in the future. The Intel Core i5-14400F won't bottleneck the GPU, ensuring you get the most out of your gaming experience. The system is cooled by a 120mm ARGB tower heatsink/fan combo and housed in a stylish Thermaltake View 270 midtower chassis.
The Intel Arc B580 is a standout budget graphics card, offering excellent performance at both 1080p and 1440p. It's a rare find in a market often plagued by price gouging and limited availability.
Intel Arc B580 Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"Across my test suite, the Intel Arc B580 is an incredibly powerful graphics card at 1440p, especially when you consider its $249 price tag. Intel could have easily just matched the performance of other graphics cards on the market, but instead it soundly beats the competition, while cutting the price, giving us a budget card that doesn’t suck for once. And sure, it would be nice if Intel didn’t cut the VRAM from 16GB on the Arc A770 to 12GB on the B580, but it’s not like the performance is suffering from it."
Preorder the Thermaltake LCGS Quartz RTX 5060 Gaming PC
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz Intel Core i5-14400F GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
Priced at $1,099.99 at Amazon, the Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 is a prebuilt gaming PC featuring the soon-to-be-released GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card. Set for a May 19 launch, the RTX 5060 is expected to outperform the RTX 4060, potentially offering similar or better performance than the Intel Arc B580. For a $100 premium over the Intel Arc B580 option, it's a viable choice for 1440p gaming, though you might consider the RTX 5060 Ti (16GB) prebuilt for $1,200 if your budget allows. Amazon will not charge your card until the order ships.
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