Thermaltake's Budget Gaming PCs: Intel Arc B580 or RTX 5060 Deals Starting at $999

If you're aiming to upgrade your gaming PC to handle the latest games at 1080p or 1440p while keeping costs below $1,000, Thermaltake offers two compelling options. The first is the Thermaltake LCGS View Gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core i5 CPU and an Intel Arc B580 GPU, priced at just $999.99 with free shipping. The Intel Arc B580 stands out as a top-performing budget GPU, delivering impressive frame rates at up to 1440p and outperforming both the GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600 in many titles.

Alternatively, the Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 Gaming PC comes equipped with the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, available for $1,099.99. This model is currently on preorder and won't ship until at least next week, as the RTX 5060 is set for an official release on May 19. While reviews are still pending, the RTX 5060 is expected to surpass the performance of the RTX 4060, potentially rivaling or exceeding the Intel Arc B580.

Thermaltake LGCS View Intel Arc B580 Gaming PC for $999.99

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

Originally $1,399.99, now $999.99 at Amazon

The Thermaltake View i1458H-270 boasts an Intel Core i5-14400F processor, an Intel Arc B580 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. This PC is fully assembled using off-the-shelf components, making future upgrades straightforward. The 14th gen Intel Core i5-14400F offers a max turbo frequency of 4.7GHz with 10 cores, 16 threads, and a 20MB cache, ensuring it won't bottleneck the GPU. Upgrading to a more powerful processor would not significantly enhance gaming performance. 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 delivers exceptional value for budget-conscious gamers, excelling at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions. It outshines many competitors in its price range, making it a standout choice in a market often plagued by high prices and underwhelming performance.

Intel Arc B580 Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"Across my test suite, the Intel Arc B580 proves to be an incredibly powerful graphics card at 1440p, especially considering its $249 price tag. Intel could have simply matched the performance of other graphics cards, but instead, it significantly outperforms them while keeping costs down, offering a budget card that truly delivers. While reducing the VRAM from 16GB on the Arc A770 to 12GB on the B580 is a compromise, it doesn't hinder the card's performance."

Preorder the 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 those preferring Nvidia, Amazon has listed the Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 prebuilt gaming PC with the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card. The RTX 5060 is slated for release on May 19, and while reviews are pending, it's expected to surpass the RTX 4060, potentially matching or exceeding the Intel Arc B580's performance. The $100 premium over the Intel Arc B580 option might be justified for 1440p gaming, though an RTX 5060 Ti (16GB) prebuilt is available for $1,200. Amazon won't charge your card until the order ships.

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