How these lists are made
Each list comes from our budget planner: most of the money goes to the graphics card, every part fits together, and the list is re-priced every day from recent UK listings. Totals are today's estimates in pounds, including VAT.
Gaming PC under £600
A solid 1080p gaming PC for esports and most new games at medium to high settings.
Under £600 Gaming PC under £600
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Processor Intel Core i3-13100 £100 -
Graphics card AMD Radeon RX 6400 4GB £140 -
Motherboard ASUS PRIME H610M-K D4 ARGB £95 -
Memory Dell A9321912-OEM 16 GB DDR4 Memory £90 -
Storage Verbatim Vi3000 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 256GB £75 -
Power supply MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80+ Bronze £55 -
Cabinet Chieftec AS-02B-OP Mid-Tower Case £45
Estimated total £600 Customize in the builder Full list with Buy links →
Gaming PC under £800
High settings at 1080p and a good start at 1440p.
Under £800 Gaming PC under £800
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Processor Intel Core i5-14400F £150 -
Graphics card AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB £265 - Motherboard ASUS PRIME H610M-K D4 ARGB £95
- Memory Dell A9321912-OEM 16 GB DDR4 Memory £90
- Storage Verbatim Vi3000 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 256GB £75
- Power supply MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80+ Bronze £55
- Cabinet Chieftec AS-02B-OP Mid-Tower Case £45
Estimated total £775 Customize in the builder Full list with Buy links →
Gaming PC under £1,000
For 1440p gaming at high settings, with headroom to upgrade.
Under £1,000 Gaming PC under £1,000
- Processor Intel Core i5-14400F £150
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Graphics card AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB £445 - Motherboard ASUS PRIME H610M-K D4 ARGB £95
- Memory Dell A9321912-OEM 16 GB DDR4 Memory £90
- Storage Verbatim Vi3000 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 256GB £75
- Power supply MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80+ Bronze £55
- Cabinet Chieftec AS-02B-OP Mid-Tower Case £45
Estimated total £955 Customize in the builder Full list with Buy links →
Buying tips for the UK
- Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day bring the biggest drops on graphics cards and SSDs.
- UK consumer law gives you a 14-day right to cancel most online orders, which helps if a part arrives faulty or does not fit.
- Windows, a monitor and peripherals are not in these totals.
FAQ
Can you build a gaming PC for £600 in 2026?
Yes, for 1080p gaming. The list above shows today's parts and estimated total in pounds.
What is the best budget for a 1440p gaming PC in the UK?
Around £1,000 for comfortable 1440p at high settings; £800 works with upscaling in many games.
Do these prices include VAT?
Yes, they are estimates of what UK shops charge including VAT. They change daily; press a store button for the real price.
