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Tom's Hardware reviewed the HyperX Omen 35L gaming desktop in a top-spec configuration priced at $6,211, featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, Nvidia RTX 5080 graphics card, and 64GB of DDR5 memory. The review praises its black-and-white design, quiet operation, and 4K gaming performance, while noting that entry-level configurations offer weaker value.
Newegg is offering a combo deal pairing AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a Gigabyte X870E motherboard for $1,029.99, a savings of $238.99 compared to buying the parts separately. The bundle also throws in a free Cooler Master 240mm AIO liquid cooler and a copy of the game Onimusha: Way of the Sword, together valued at nearly $150.
iBuyPower's RDY Element Pulse X B02 gaming desktop has been reviewed, with testers praising its design and build quality. However, the review found the system's cooling fans run noticeably loud, undercutting the overall experience.
Best Buy currently has in stock an MSI Infinite ZS prebuilt gaming PC priced at $7,599, built around an Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card. The remaining components—including a Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, 32GB RAM, an MSI motherboard, liquid cooler, 1300W PSU, case, and Windows 11 license—are estimated to be worth about $2,300 on their own, implying the GPU accounts for roughly $5,300 of the price.
According to GamesBeat, Rockstar plans to launch Grand Theft Auto VI on PC in the first quarter of 2027, roughly three months after its November 19, 2026 console debut. Rockstar has not officially confirmed a PC version. The report follows Microsoft's announcement that it secured exclusive cloud-streaming rights to the game.
Maingear has teamed up with Canadian recycling firm SELLIT9 to let customers trade in used electronics—including laptops, phones, tablets, and cameras—for instant gift card credit toward new Maingear desktops or laptops. The program is live now, and a promotional code offers an extra 5% trade-in value through October 14.
Microsoft has restructured Xbox Game Pass into four tiers—Essential ($9.99/month), Premium ($14.99/month), PC Game Pass ($13.99/month) and Ultimate ($22.99/month)—each offering different game libraries and features. Throughout 2026, Microsoft adjusted subscription prices and altered cloud gaming access, including new streaming limits, changing what subscribers get at each price point.
Walmart is selling a CyberPowerPC prebuilt gaming desktop for $1,549, down from $2,139. The system includes an Intel Core i7-14700KF processor, 32GB of 6000MHz DDR5 memory, an Nvidia RTX 5070 Founders Edition GPU with 12GB VRAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and CyberPowerPC's MA-O1 case with RGB controls. It ships with a keyboard, mouse, and a one-year parts and labor warranty.
CyberPowerPC's SLC8500WST prebuilt pairs AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with Nvidia's RTX 5080 Founders Edition graphics card, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, all for $2,299 at Walmart. The CPU and GPU alone typically cost over $2,000 when bought separately, making the bundled memory and storage essentially free by comparison.
Newegg is discounting its in-house ABS Stratos II Ruby prebuilt gaming desktop by $300, dropping it from $2,899.99 to $2,599.99. The machine pairs AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, alongside 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory and a 2TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD.
Corsair is selling a 32GB DDR5-6200 Vengeance RAM kit for $419.99, and a slower DDR5-5600 RGB variant for $409.99, both currently the lowest prices available for 32GB DDR5 memory. The kits use two 16GB modules with aluminum heat spreaders, and the cheaper option adds adjustable RGB lighting but runs at reduced speed and looser timings.
Newegg is selling the MSI Codex R2 desktop for $1,429, a $270 discount, bundling an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, an Intel Core i5-14400F 10-core CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The build targets smooth 1080p gaming, with some headroom for 1440p when DLSS multi-frame generation is enabled.