While off-the-shelf gaming PCs can be a great option for those who are not keen on assembling individual parts, many of the budget desktops available today have one or two glaring drawbacks, usually not enough RAM, a small SSD, or an underpowered PSU. However, one configuration of Acer's Predator Orion 3000 desktop is now $899.99, a $100 savings over the original price.

Most of the hardware on this PC is standard for builds around $800-$1,000: 6-core/6-thread Intel Core i5-9400F processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card, 512GB NVME SSD, Intel Wireless-AC 802.11ac Gigabit Wi-Fi, Realtek Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 500W power supply.

What really makes this PC stand out is the amount of RAM. Most desktops in this price range have only 8GB of RAM, which can affect performance in today's demanding games. This Orion desktop has 12GB RAM, making it the cheapest 8GB+ gaming PC on Newegg today; it uses one 8GB stick and one 4GB stick, so if you need to upgrade later, the 4GB stick can be replaced with a larger can be replaced with a new one.

The combination of a mid-range Core i5 CPU and a GTX 1660 Ti graphics card means that this PC can handle any game at 1080p and even 1440p. If you want a general idea of what kind of gaming performance you can expect, check out our GTX 1660 Ti review.