NVIDIA AVGPC Max Gaming PC - Intel® Core i3 10105F, RTX Review

This PC's Core i3 10105F CPU is a serious bottleneck, ranking in the bottom 15% of all desktops. It pairs that weak processor with a generous 32GB of RAM and an RTX 3050 for 1080p gaming. Only consider it if you find it for around $700.

The AVGPC Max Gaming PC is a study in extremes. On one hand, it packs a generous 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, specs that land it in the 70th and 58th percentiles respectively in our database. That's a lot of memory and storage for the money. On the other hand, its Intel Core i3 10105F CPU is a serious bottleneck, ranking in just the 12th percentile. This machine is built for one thing: getting you into PC gaming with a decent GPU and a lot of RAM, but you're making a big compromise on processing power right out of the gate.

Performance is a mixed bag, and it all hinges on the GPU. The RTX 3050 is a solid entry-level card, sitting right around the middle of the pack for gaming desktops. It'll handle 1080p gaming just fine in most modern titles, especially when paired with that ample 32GB of RAM. The problem is the CPU. That i3 10105F is a dual-core chip from a few generations back, and it's a real weak spot. In any task that leans heavily on the processor—think strategy games, emulation, or even having a bunch of browser tabs open while you game—you'll feel it holding the system back. It's a classic case of one part dragging down the rest of the team.

Here's where it gets tricky. This PC's price swings wildly from $699 to a laughable $2198 depending on the vendor. At the low end of that range, around $700, the value proposition is actually pretty compelling if you just want a plug-and-play 1080p gaming rig with tons of RAM. But if you see it priced anywhere near that $2,200 mark, run. For that money, you could build a system with a much better CPU and GPU. Always shop around, because the spread here is massive.

Stacked against common competitors, the AVGPC Max is a budget play. An HP Omen or Dell Alienware with a modern Intel Core Ultra or Ryzen chip will run circles around it in CPU performance, but you'll pay significantly more. Compared to something like an Acer Nitro in a similar price bracket, the AVGPC's 32GB of RAM is a standout advantage—most budget pre-builts skimp to 16GB or even 8GB. You're trading raw CPU power for more memory and a lower entry price.

Skip this PC if you play CPU-intensive games like grand strategy, simulation, or competitive esports titles where high frame rates are crucial. The i3 10105F will struggle. Also avoid it if you need a reliable workhorse for productivity tasks—the low reliability scores and anemic CPU make it a poor choice. Finally, if you see it priced above $900, you're getting a bad deal.

We can only recommend the AVGPC Max Gaming PC if you find it at its absolute lowest price point and your gaming needs are strictly 1080p, light-to-moderate. That 32GB of RAM is a genuine benefit for multitasking, but the ancient i3 CPU is a deal-breaker for anyone wanting a balanced, future-proof system. For a few hundred dollars more, you can find pre-builts with a much better processor that won't hold your gaming back.