With GPU prices stabilized, pre-built gaming PCs have become significantly affordable. Unfortunately, the more affordable RTX 4000 models have yet to launch, but if you are looking for something that goes easy on the wallet and hardware that you can upgrade later, check out the ASUS ROG Strix G10. The highlight of this gaming machine is that it comes with an RTX 3060 with 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM, along with a six-core, 12-thread Intel 11th-generation Core i5-11400F.
There is also the slightly more expensive version featuring the eight-core, 16-thread Intel Core i7-11700 with double the M.2 PCIe NVMe storage for $849.99. Both models feature the same RTX 3060, so if you need to save every buck, go for the six-core CPU option. This gaming PC sports ASUS’ own chassis with a little hint of RGB that can be customized using the included Armory Crate software, along with a meshed side panel that lets cool air in.
One of the advantages of this deal is that it comes with a bundled wired mouse and keyboard, so you do not have to shop around for additional peripherals. The rest of the hardware includes an ASUS ROG B560 motherboard, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD. Everything in this gaming PC can be upgraded, including the RTX 3060, though you will have to consider the size and cooling capabilities of the component that you intend to purchase down the road.
As for after-sales support, ASUS provides a one-year warranty that covers servicing and labor for all the included parts. For anyone that wants to gravitate towards 1080p or even 1440p gaming thanks to the 12GB VRAM on the RTX 3060, this should be the perfect entry for you, and given that you are getting the whole package for under $750, we would say it is a deal worth entertaining.
