The best pre-built PCs for playing Minecraft don't need to be particularly powerful. Minecraft, at its core, doesn't require a lot of computing power, and you can play the game on just about anything with a processor. This no doubt adds to its massive appeal, and it also gives you plenty of options when it comes to choosing a new PC.
Don't want to build your own PC? No problem. Not everyone has the time to purchase separate parts and assemble something themselves. The Windows Central team has tested and reviewed countless Windows PCs, so I've compiled a list of the best pre-built options for playing Minecraft, whether you're looking to save some serious cash or do some major modding.
May 8, 2025 — I stopped by to make sure these are still our favorite picks for playing Minecraft, and that the links are accurate.
The quick list
Lenovo's ninth-gen LOQ Tower offers a modest 1080p gaming experience in a compact chassis. Its internal layout is cramped and isn't ideal for enthusiasts who want to make serious future upgrades, but at this price, it will make a great introductory option for you or the kids.
iBuyPower's Slate 8 Mesh is a custom gaming PC I personally tested, and I came away impressed with the overall build quality and use of standard parts in key areas. A configured model with more than enough power for Minecraft costs about $1,150, but you can customize everything at iBuyPower's website.
HP created an All-in-One PC that you can take with you anywhere thanks to a relatively lightweight design and built-in battery. It's a perfect PC for family use, and the inclusion of Intel's 13th Gen Core CPUs with Iris Xe integrated graphics means it can handle Minecraft.
With beefy gaming specs and a compact chassis with RGB styling, the ASUS ROG G22CH (DB978) is a top option for anyone with limited space. It will easily handle modded Minecraft, with the NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU offering solid support for shaders and ray tracing.
Lenovo's Legion Tower 7i is a solid option for anyone who wants mega performance with a stylized RGB design. There are many configuration options to help you get the right setup, it uses mostly standard parts for easy future upgrades, and it has the power to run a heavily modded Minecraft.
It's not a desktop PC, but it's certainly a pre-built system that can handle Minecraft. The ASUS ROG Ally X is the latest and greatest gaming handheld, featuring improved battery life, twice as much storage space, and AMD's Z1 Extreme CPU with AMD Radeon graphics. It's the best way to take Minecraft with you everywhere you go.
My favorite pre-built PCs for Minecraft in 2025
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Best budget gaming PC
Lenovo's LOQ brand is a more affordable alternative to the high-end Legion series, and the LOQ Tower (Gen 9) is a top option if you want to spend less on a gaming PC that can run Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft. It might not be enough for ray tracing, but its discrete GPU will allow you to turn up render distances and work with some mods.
At the time of writing, a model with Intel Core i5-14400F processor (CPU), NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB M.2 SSD is $900 at Best Buy, but I've seen it drop as low as $580. I recommend, if possible, to wait for a sale.
In my Lenovo LOQ Tower (Gen 8) review, I called it:
"...a gaming PC perfectly capable of playing all the best PC games at medium-to-high settings at an FHD 1080p resolution, with framerate (at minimum) being a stable 60 frames-per-second."
That holds true for the Gen 9 model.
This ultimately means that you're getting an affordable pre-built gaming PC for more than just Minecraft, perfect for any younger users or anyone who is just getting started with PC gaming.
Its compact design and proprietary parts make it unsuited for enthusiasts or those who want to upgrade in the future, but for a lot of people that won't matter much.
👀 Read our full Lenovo LOQ Tower (Gen 8) review
Best custom gaming PC
Pre-built gaming PCs from major brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo often use proprietary parts that can get in the way of future upgrades. While a PC like the Slate 8 Mesh uses some of its own pieces, all of the big stuff is standard and easy to replace in the future.
The Slate 8 Mesh comes in pre-configured and custom models. You can find a system with an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB SSD for about $1,250 at Best Buy, but you can also head to iBuyPower's official site for deep customization options.
I came away overall impressed with the Slate 8 Mesh in my review, noting that my test system needed its fan curve adjusted out of the box. The only other major downside is the non-modular OEM PSU, which is what I'd target first for an upgrade to prevent damage down the road. Here's a quote from my review:
"iBuyPower's Slate 8 Mesh gets a lot right. The build has clean cable management and came assembled with no issues. The parts used in the build are mostly pieces you can buy on your own, save for the PSU and CPU cooler, which can be replaced after purchase. There's no bloatware installed, allowing you to choose exactly what sort of RGB software you want to use."
If you're interested in a pre-built PC that you can keep relevant long into the future, this is the one I recommend.
👀 Read our full iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh review
Best All-in-One PC
HP sort of reinvented the All-in-One (AiO) PC with the Envy Move. It looks like a traditional AiO when it's sitting on a desk, but it has a built-in battery, feet that pivot to hide away, and a carrying handle on the top. This allows it to be used anywhere, even outside of the family room where you usually keep your PC.
Windows Central Editor Ben Wilson, in his HP Envy Move review, remarked:
"It's perfect as a shared computer, with flexible input options for all ages, and the built-in battery gives it versatility similar to a laptop."
The AiO is configurable with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U CPU, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for solid performance, and the CPU's integrated Iris Xe graphics (in the Core i7 model) will handle Minecraft and plenty of other lightweight games.
The built-in speakers pump out impressive audio, and the built-in 23.8-inch display boasts 99% sRGB color, more than 350 nits brightness, and a crisp QHD resolution with a 75Hz refresh rate. At about $630 for a Core i3 model (with lots of opportunities to upgrade at checkout), this is a great option for families who want one versatile PC for everyone.
👀 Read our full HP Envy Move review
Best compact gaming PC
I love compact PCs thanks to their ability not to hog a ton of office space, and you don't have to build your own to land something with strong gaming performance.
The ASUS ROG G22CH (DB978) comes with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, which is more than enough to handle modded or ray-traced Minecraft as well as most modern AAA titles.
The chassis measures 4.5 (W) x 12.7 (H) x 11.3 (D) inches (11.5cm x 32.3cm x 28.7cm), with a removable vented side panel, a decent selection of ports and even customizable RGB lighting.
But how does the performance hardware fare in such a cramped space? Windows Central Editor Rebecca Spear noted in her ASUS ROG G22CH review that:
"...the [PC] does an exceptional job running even the most intensive graphics smoothly and manages to do a fantastic job keeping itself cool in the process."
This does result in some loud fan noise when the system is under load, but that's an expected tradeoff.
You can generally find a high-end version of the ROG G22CH for about $1,670, which is considerably lower than when it launched.
👀 Read our full ASUS ROG G22CH review
Best high-end gaming PC
Lenovo's Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) is one of the best options for any PC gamers who don't plan on making major future upgrades themselves yet still want enough performance for 1440p and 4K gaming.
With up to a 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 2TB of M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, you can be sure that heavily-modded and ray-traced Minecraft will run without problems.
I noted in my Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) review:
"Lenovo has maintained a careful balance between the raw power packed into this chassis, the quality and understated design that allows for easy access, and a reasonable price tag for everything you're getting."
You can get a Lenovo Legion Tower 7i with an Intel Core i9, RTX 4070 Ti, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage for $2,899.99 at Lenovo, which is more than enough power to handle even the most intense Minecraft mods.
Enthusiasts will still want to turn to something like the Maingear MG-1, but casual gamers who just want a high-end gaming PC with RGB lighting and ridiculous performance should appreciate what Lenovo has to offer.
👀 Read our full Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) review
Best handheld PC
The refreshed ASUS ROG Ally X is the best gaming handheld on the market today, and the fact that it natively runs Windows means you won't have to go to any great lengths to get Minecraft running.
The performance hardware inside, including an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU, integrated Radeon graphics, and 24GB of LPDDR5 RAM, will easily handle Bedrock Minecraft, and the 7-inch FHD display is more than big enough to see your world clearly. I play Minecraft on my Steam Deck all the time with no issues.
With a larger battery, twice as much storage space, and new control hardware, the ROG Ally X bests its ROG Ally predecessor in all areas save pricing. Windows Central Senior Editor Rebecca Spear noted in her ROG Ally X review:
"In the end, if you are really excited about the ROG Ally X or don't have an original ROG Ally yet, then I do recommend getting this newer model. However, if you're on a budget or already have an ROG Ally, this expensive device might not be the best fit for you."
You can find the original ROG Ally with Z1 Extreme and 512GB SSD for about $650, while the newer ROG Ally X with the same CPU and twice as much storage space for about $800. The older model is frequently discounted, though, so watch out for that.
👀 Read our full ASUS ROG Ally X review
Minecraft is easily one of my favorite games of all time, and I've played all versions on a wide variety of hardware. I know what it takes to run shaders and mods, but I also know how little you can spend on a PC and still have it run the game without issue. With all of Windows Central's PC reviews considered, I've collected a range of hardware here that will suit plenty of gamers.
I started my career at Windows Central as our "Minecraft Expert," and my responsibilities covering everyone's favorite blocky game haven't really changed. When it comes to knowing what hardware will run Minecraft best, you can rely on me.
How to choose the best pre-built PC for Minecraft
Minecraft is available in two different PC versions: Java and Bedrock. If you're running the Java version of Minecraft, having a beefy PC means you'll be able to test out some shaders and mods that significantly change the look and feel of the game. And as for Bedrock, you can check out ray-tracing enhancements with the right GPU.
At its core, however, the game has rather relaxed PC system requirements for both Bedrock and Java versions of Minecraft, and any one of the pre-built PCs listed here will get the job done.
If you want something that leans heavily towards affordable, the Lenovo LOQ Tower (Gen 9) is an easy recommendation. Its pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU will easily handle either version of Minecraft even with some decent modding, and it can usually be found for a lot less than the $900 MSRP.
However, if you'd like to get in on Bedrock ray-tracing improvements or want the ability to add shaders and mods to Java, you'll need to take things up a notch. Despite Minecraft's initial simple look, it can quickly become a system hog.
iBuyPower's Slate 8 Mesh is a top pick for enthusiasts who want a PC that feels like it was built right at home. There are deep customization options available at iBP's website, and the attention to detail is evident throughout. You can also pick up a pre-configured model with an RTX 4060 for about $1,250 at Best Buy.
If you aren't as concerned about making changes in the future, Lenovo's Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) is a powerful gaming PC available at a competitive price. And if you'd like strong performance without a massive case, the ASUS ROG G22CH will get the job done.
If a desktop PC isn't the way you want to go, be sure to have a look at the best laptops for playing Minecraft.
