If you're looking to upgrade your gaming PC to play the latest games at 1080p or 1440p while keeping your budget under $1,000, consider the following options from Thermaltake. First, the Thermaltake LCGS View Gaming PC, priced at $999.99 with free shipping, is equipped with an Intel Core i5 CPU and Intel Arc B580 GPU. The Intel Arc B580 is a standout budget GPU, delivering impressive performance at up to 1440p and outperforming the GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600 in many games.

Alternatively, the Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 Gaming PC is available for preorder at $1,099.99, featuring the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. This prebuilt PC won't ship until at least next week due to the RTX 5060's official release date of May 19, and reviews are still pending.

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)

Originally priced at $1,399.99, now available for $999.99 at Amazon, the Thermaltake View i1458H-270 comes with an Intel Core i5-14400F processor, Intel Arc B580 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Built with off-the-shelf components, this PC is easy to upgrade. The 14th gen Intel Core i5-14400F boasts a max turbo frequency of 4.7GHz with 10 cores, 16 threads, and a 20MB cache, ensuring it won't bottleneck the GPU. It's cooled by a 120mm ARGB tower heatsink/fan combo and housed in a Thermaltake View 270 midtower chassis.

The Intel Arc B580 is a powerful budget graphics card ideal for both 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering superior value compared to other GPUs at its price point. Despite Intel's Battlemage GPU being less known, it's a compelling choice in a market often plagued by price gouging and paper launches.

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 other graphics cards on the market, delivering a budget card that doesn't compromise on performance. While the VRAM was reduced from 16GB on the Arc A770 to 12GB on the B580, the performance remains strong."

Preorder the Thermaltake LCGS Quartz RTX 5060 Gaming PC

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

Available for preorder at $1,099.99 on Amazon, the Thermaltake LGSP Quartz i1460 comes with the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, set to launch on May 19. While reviews are still pending, it's expected to outperform the RTX 4060 and potentially match or exceed the Intel Arc B580. For a $100 premium over the Intel Arc B580 option, it might be worthwhile for 1440p gaming. However, for a bit more, you could opt for an RTX 5060 Ti (16GB) prebuilt at $1,200. Amazon will not charge your card until the order ships.

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