The Lenovo LOQ 17IRX10 definitely impresses with its wide range of features, including NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-SYNC, a color-accurate panel, and a capable RGB keyboard. It’s a fairly future-proof machine thanks to the two SODIMMs and the pair of Gen 4 SSD slots. The LegionSpace app also allows you to play with the CPU and GPU power limits and thermal targets, which is a rare find in the budget segment.

The ASUS Prime AP202 is the newest microATX case in the Prime family. It sports a bent glass panel and patented slot vent to separate the PSU/storage compartment from the rest of your system while still offering good cooling. With quality in mind, this case may cost more than other microATX cases but could be a great fit to those who want that sturdiness and design in a more compact size class.