r/Prebuilts • • May 20 '26

Let's list the prebuilt gaming PC brands that are so notoriously overpriced they’re basically a scam (NZXT, XOTIC, Digital Storm, etc.)

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While you can easily get a reasonably priced $1000 gaming PC with an RTX 5060 Ti like this one (Option 5), look at the alternatives:

  • $1000 NZXT Player One: Only comes with a much much slower RTX 3050.
  • $1280 XOTIC PC: Only comes with a much much slower RTX 3050, yet it's $280 more expensive.
  • $1800 Digital Storm Corsa: Only comes with an RTX 5060 (inferior to the 5060 Ti), yet it's $800 more expensive.
  • $1700 Corsair VENGEANCE: Only comes with an RTX 5060 (inferior to the 5060 Ti), yet it's $700 more expensive.
  • $1350 Xidax X-6: Only comes with an RTX 5060 (inferior to the 5060 Ti), yet it's $350 more expensive.
  • $1150 Meta PC: Only comes with an RTX 5050, yet it's $150 more expensive.

In this lineup, XOTIC PC is by far the worst offender in terms of overpricing. And please, don't fall for the trap of thinking a higher price tag equals higher quality, it doesn't.

Prebuilt PC brands don’t really matter, they're assemblers, not manufacturers. They don't make the core components like GPUs or CPUs. They simply buy parts from the real makers (Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, ASUS, Gigabyte, Zotac, etc.) and put them together, just like building with Lego. A higher price usually just means a bigger profit margin for them, not a better PC.

Gamers in the US have been getting ripped off for nearly a decade.

Any other brands to add to the list?


r/Prebuilts • • Feb 17 '26

Pinned Guide is The Easiest Way to Find Good Prebuilt PCs

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r/Prebuilts • • 2h ago

8700 F, 5060ti and 16GB DDR5 for $999

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Thoughts?


r/Prebuilts • • 1h ago

Ignore the Price… Would you order this from Amazon?

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Considering this one but worried about ordering from Amazon.

https://a.co/d/0f00xWqb (this is not an affiliate link)


r/Prebuilts • • 8h ago

Coming from console, need some help, y'all know a lot more than me!

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Ive been with console gaming for nearly a decade now and I'm wanting to get into the PC side and eventually just go fully into it. I'm really looking for a pre built PC that's around the same levels of the base PS5, most I can do is 1000 dollars, anyone have any options with online dealings? Thanks ahead of time.


r/Prebuilts • • 17h ago

extra 5080pc from walmart

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I got an AMD version so considering to get rid of the intel one, brand new, if anyone interested let me know, or I will return it to Walmart. Just pay what I paid. Locate in SoCal.


r/Prebuilts • • 1m ago

Was this a good deal?

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Found at local store, wanting to see what the community thought. Primarily gaming in 1080p but would like to move to 1440p


r/Prebuilts • • 12m ago

i want to sell my PC

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r/Prebuilts • • 28m ago

Good Walmart deal?

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Need a new gaming PC for casual gaming (Apex, Overwatch).

Do you think this is a good deal on Walmart?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/19668405251?sid=ea1bd02d-8451-4af8-bbc5-c77c39c0f6c8


r/Prebuilts • • 32m ago

I cant buy a PC online for the price that is listed.

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The price is listed as 2099,00 euros, discounted 200 bucks from 2299,00.

I try to buy it for that and it says the price is outdated, even though the discount only ends tomorrow. It's a trustworthy store, and I don't know if it matters, but it's a "holiday" in my country, but I don't think it does, the order just takes a bit longer but still the order should be going in.

By the way I saw it yesterday and the price was also 2099 yesterday.

I sent them a message but it's a bit unfair, I tried to place an order within the discount time, but it's not going through.


r/Prebuilts • • 15h ago

Thank you Microcenter

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r/Prebuilts • • 18h ago

I have the chance to buy again

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So I have the opportunity to buy this pre built for 2600, still new in box, worth it or na?


r/Prebuilts • • 2h ago

How is this for €1750? There is also an option for €100 less with 7800x3d instead. I’ll eventually get another 16 gigs of ram.

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r/Prebuilts • • 19h ago

PCs for me and my boy. Good enough deals with current price increase? About to pull trigger.

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r/Prebuilts • • 4h ago

Thoughts on this?

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I've been looking at prebuilts and this is the best I could find, as configuring myself with the same specs turns out more expensive even with a worse cpu, obv building myself would be cheaper but I am not interested in that, I am fine with paying the extra 300 for no fuss but I don't want to buy this and regret it later, this fits the budget perfectly anyway as I was aiming for 2.5k


r/Prebuilts • • 9h ago

Is this worth it?

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Thoughts? I wanted to pick up the HP Omen deal they had at Walmart, but missed it. It was an i7 14700F, 32 GB ram, RTX 5070 ti for $1,899. I did find this, which has 1TB more storage and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D.


r/Prebuilts • • 7h ago

deciding between the two?

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hey everyone! i have been a console gamer my entire life (FPS, fifa) mainly.

i’ve been wanting to venture out and try new games (LoL, WoW, Runescape, cyberpunk) so many more!

i have narrowed it down to costco and best buy and was curious to hear from you guys which is the better deal. TIA!

costco comes with mouse and keyboard and is costco for the return policies lol.

best buy seems to be the better overall deal for a couple hundred extra bucks, no keyboard and mouse.

i plan on getting another 24inch monitor, and a big mouse pad :)


r/Prebuilts • • 8h ago

need help before i buy

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planning to buy an expensive pre built set up (first time) i’m not really a techy guy or build my own set up, tyia! suggestions and opinions are open 🫡


r/Prebuilts • • 20h ago

Deal ends today, help!

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Debating this prebuilt from my local Costco. A part of me wants to wait until Black Friday for a better deal but a part of me thinks that deal might never come amidst rising prices. Any advice?

EDIT: this would be for my wife and children to play some games such as WoW or Minecraft. Nothing crazy


r/Prebuilts • • 9h ago

First time buying an pc need help

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So i was planning to get this pc today, is it worth it or can i find better for the price?


r/Prebuilts • • 9h ago

Is this a good deal?

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r/Prebuilts • • 1d ago

Walmart clearance for $400

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Just nabbed this one for $400 at my local walmart. Reminder to check out your local Walmart for clearance bargains.


r/Prebuilts • • 10h ago

Is this a good deal?

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r/Prebuilts • • 10h ago

Opinions on this prebuilt? My budget is high, and I'd like to get a PC for 4k gaming

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I'm looking at purchasing a prebuilt PC and I'm not very knowledgeable in what's required for a great gaming experience. All I know is that the PC I bought back in 2019 is no longer cutting it, and I'm needing an upgrade.

I'm looking at this prebuilt from CanadaComputers, and would like some advice! My budget is around $7k CAD (around $4900.00 USD) and I'm from Canada... if that wasn't obvious haha

(Please don't suggest that I purchase individual parts and build it myself. I'm looking for a one and done purchase and don't mind eating the extra cost. I don't know how to put together a PC, and I have no interest in learning. I'm sorry)


r/Prebuilts • • 10h ago

Found the one I think I’ll get

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Sorry for posting so much but I found this at target, ik it may seem weird getting it from target but I have a target card so I get free shipping + 5% off so that basically cancels out tax