https://www.cnet.com/news/new-hp-pavilion-gaming-line-is-the-highlight-of-the-spring-line/ >The war for your $1,000-or-less game-friendly computer budget is heating up. Dell recently expanded and rebranded its Inspiron gaming systems with the Dell G series, Acer launched its Aspire Nitro line several years ago and now HP's joining the fray, reworking and rebranding its former Pavilion Power systems as Pavilion Gaming. All have well-respected gaming arms -- Alienware (Dell), Predator (Acer) and HP (Omen) -- which seem to be more of a liability than a benefit when it comes to attracting budget or low-key shoppers. >Like its competitors, HP's prices start at well under $1,000 (converted to about £705 and AU$1,290) and the hardware has only small gamey touches -- in this case, green or purple (online only) single-zone keyboard backlights (as well as standard illumination, dubbed "ghost white," which will be available in the most price-sensitive markets), slightly more angular case/chassis designs and discrete graphics options.