Budget Gaming PCs: Thermaltake with Intel Arc B580 or RTX 5060, Starting at $999

If you're looking to upgrade your gaming PC to handle the latest games at 1080p or 1440p while staying within a $1,000 budget, Thermaltake offers two compelling options. First, consider the Thermaltake LCGS View Gaming PC, which comes with an Intel Core i5 CPU and an Intel Arc B580 GPU for just $999.99, including free shipping. The Intel Arc B580 is a standout budget GPU that delivers impressive performance at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions, surpassing the GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600 in many games. Alternatively, you can pre-order the Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 Gaming PC with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU for $1,099.99. This model is set to ship next week, following the official release of the RTX 5060 GPU on May 19, and reviews are yet to be published.

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)

3$1,399.99 save 29%$999.99 at AmazonThe Thermaltake View i1458H-270 is powered by an Intel Core i5-14400F processor and an Intel Arc B580 GPU, paired with 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. This PC is built with off-the-shelf components, making future upgrades straightforward. The 14th gen Intel Core i5-14400F boasts a max turbo frequency of 4.7GHz, with 10 cores, 16 threads, and a 20MB cache. This processor is well-suited for gaming and won't bottleneck the GPU, meaning a more powerful CPU won't significantly enhance gaming performance. The system is cooled by a 120mm ARGB tower heatsink/fan combo and housed in a Thermaltake View 270 midtower chassis.

The Intel Arc B580 is an exceptional budget graphics card that excels in both 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering better value than many other GPUs in its price range. While Intel's Battlemage GPU might not be as widely recognized as those from Nvidia or AMD, it provides a rare and valuable option in a market often plagued by inflated prices and limited availability.

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 has not only matched but surpassed the performance of competing graphics cards while keeping costs down, delivering a budget card that truly performs. Although the VRAM was reduced from 16GB on the Arc A770 to 12GB on the B580, the performance remains strong and unaffected."

Preorder the Thermaltake LCGS Quartz RTX 5060 Gaming PC

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

0$1,099.99 at AmazonFor those preferring Nvidia, Amazon offers the Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 prebuilt gaming PC equipped with the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card. Scheduled for release on May 19, the RTX 5060 is expected to outperform the RTX 4060, potentially matching or exceeding the Intel Arc B580's capabilities. The $100 price premium over the Intel Arc B580 option could be justified for 1440p gaming, though for a slightly higher budget, an RTX 5060 Ti (16GB) prebuilt is available for $1,200. Amazon will not charge your card until the order ships.

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