But one way you can lighten the load is to just start with a gaming laptop, which packs in everything you need to get started in PC gaming without all the extra pieces. Of course, gaming laptops can be expensive, too, but plenty of budget options also exist.

To get the most out of the RTX 5070 Ti, this Asus ROG Strix G16 offers even more premium specs, and it's now $300 off. It comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1TB SSD and a 16-inch 2.5K resolution display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. Now that's ready for next-level gameplay.