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The best gaming PC 2019: 6 of the top gaming desktops                                             you can buy

2019 is going to absolutely packed to the brim with the best PC games with upcoming titles like Anthem and Doom Eternal. There's no better way to prepare than arming yoru self best gaming PCs today, so you can enjoy all that the medium has to offer. From best-in-class stealth-em-ups like Hitman 2 to intense first person shooters like Battlefield V, having the best gaming PC for your budget can make a ton of difference.

It doesn't matter whether you prefer Intel, AMD or Nvidia - most PC makers will let you choose the best processors and best graphics card for your needs anyway. And, now there are Nvidia Turing graphics cards, the best gaming PCs are about to get even better looking.

We went ahead and collected our top-rated gaming PCs, both from popular companies like Alienware and Dell to those you might not know, like Zotac. We put these PCs through rigorous testing to find out which ones will provide the best bang for your buck. These are currently the 6 best gaming PCs you can buy today, so you can start playing your favorite PC games.

1. Alienware Aurora R7

Ease of use meets a pretty chassis

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 1080; AMD Radeon RX 580 - Vega 64 | RAM: 8GB - 64GB | Storage: 1TB HDD - 1TB NVMe SSD, 2TB HDD

Plays games smooth

This isn't your everyday pre-built gaming PC. The Alienware Aurora R7 feat of engineering in that it packs full-sized PC parts into chassis much smaller than your traditional mid-tower rig. At the same time it's easily upgradeable and attractive to look at. All of which we would expect considering its extremely high price tag. Luckily, the Alienware Aurora R7 is both of these things and will impress those not ready or willing to build their own gaming PC.

2. MSI Infinite A

This VR-ready machine is built to last

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 - 1080 Ti | RAM: 16GB | Storage: 2TB HDD; 128GB SSD - 2TB HDD; 512GB

It's not uncommon anymore for PC makers to brandish their pre-built desktop rigs as VR-ready. What is unusual is to do so with a computer that's also ready to conquer any game you throw at it at well over 60 frames per second and for under two grand. That's exactly what MSI has accomplished with the Infinite A, a tower whose graphical efforts aren't thwarted by its preparedness for VR, nor is it so expensive that it would see your head turn the other way.

3. Intel Hades Canyon NUC

Small, but deadly

CPU: Intel Core i7-8809G | Graphics: Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics (4GB HBM2 VRAM), Intel UHD Graphics 630 | RAM: N/A | 

If you're looking for a gaming PC that doesn't take up a lot of space, you'll love the Intel Hades Canyon Nuc. This is one of the best gaming PCs, and it's a lot smaller than other entries on this list - in fact, it looks more like a set-top box than a high-end gaming. Don't think this is a weak PC, though - it packs all the power that the best gaming laptops do with an 8th-generation Core i7 processor and discrete Radeon graphics. Just consider that you'll have to supply your own RAM, storage and OS.  

4. MSI Trident 3

A slimline console-sized mini PC for your living room

CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 - i7-7700 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti - 1060 | RAM: 8GB - 32GB DDR4 (2,400MHz) | Storage: 2TB HDD; 120GB SSD - 2TB HDD; 1TB SSD

Positioned as a 'console killer,' the MSI Trident 3 looks a lot like an Xbox One S and is more powerful than a PS4 Pro, but at the end of the day, it's a PC that feels just right in your living room. Complete with all the ports you could ever dream of, the MSI Trident 3's advantages are clear. Still, in trying to be as thin and light as possible, the MSI Trident 3 comes equipped with a 330W external power supply brick, resembling some of the most less attractive console designs.

5. Lenovo Ideacentre Y900

PC gaming on the high-end, no tools required

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K - i7-6700K | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 - 1080 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB DDR4 (2,133MHz) | Storage: 1TB HDD - 2TB HDD, 256GB SSD

If you're buying a pre-built PC, upgrades should be simple, right? That's the philosophy behind the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y900. Embellished with red lights all over, the front of its chassis is bespeckled with textured patterns that'll no doubt make your friends jealous. On top of offering support for a VR-ready GTX 1080, the Lenovo IdeaCentre boasts SLI support and room for up to 64GB of RAM, which are thankfully complemented by a convenient tool-less design.

6. Dell XPS Tower Special Edition

It doesn't look the part, but plays it well

CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 - Core i7-8700K | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB DDR4 (2,666MHz) | Storage: 256GB SSD; 1TB HDD - 256GB SSD; 2TB HDD

Much like the sublime Dell XPS 13, the Dell XPS Tower is a lesson in packing beefy specs into a svelte chassis. This inconspicuous gaming machine looks a lot like the computer that's been collecting dust in your dad's office, rather than something powering the latest PC games. But, beneath that quiet exterior, the Dell XPS Tower is one of the best gaming PCs on the market, with 8th-generation Intel Coffee Lake processors and Nvidia GTX 10-series graphics cards. With the Dell XPS Tower Special Edition,you're getting one of the best gaming PCs money can buy, without any of the off-putting 'gamer aesthetic'.