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PC build under £500

A complete everyday PC for the UK: study, office work, video and eSports games on built-in graphics. Every part fits with the others: socket, memory, case and power supply are checked for you.

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Estimated total£490

No graphics card at this budget: the CPU’s built-in graphics run eSports, and you can add a card later.

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What it runs

Built-in graphics handle study, office work, video and lighter games such as Valorant, CS2 and Fortnite at 1080p low or 720p. For new AAA games, add a graphics card later: the power supply here leaves room for an entry-level card.

Why these parts

  • Intel Core i3-14100: it has graphics built in, so the PC works without a card.
  • 16 GB memory: the amount new games ask for.
  • 2 TB NVMe: Windows and games load in seconds.
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Buying & Building Advice for the United Kingdom

UK Consumer Rights Act & 3-Pin Plug

Under the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015, hardware purchases come with statutory protection and 30-day return rights. Ensure power supplies and cabinets include a certified BS 1363 UK 3-pin fused plug. All estimates include 20% UK VAT.

Power & Surge Protection

UK domestic 230V/50Hz supply runs smoothly with standard 80 PLUS power supplies. Use a quality surge-protected extension strip (e.g. Belkin or Masterplug) to protect against grid transients.

Recommended Monitor Pairing

Targeted for 1080p: pair with a 24" 1080p 144Hz IPS panel for high-FPS competitive esports.

Future Upgrade Path

Plenty of thermal headroom and motherboard expansion slots allow simple RAM and storage expansion in future years.

Gaming PC option

Want a graphics card? The cheapest gaming PC today

At £500 the list above has no room for a graphics card at today's prices; its built-in graphics run esports games, and a card is the easiest upgrade later. The cheapest complete PC with a graphics card comes to about £600:

Estimated total £600 See the gaming PC under £600 →

Other budgets

PC build under £500: questions

Can you build a good PC under £500 today?

Yes, for study, office work and lighter games. At about £490 there is no money for a graphics card yet, so the Intel Core i3-14100's built-in graphics do the work. A card is the easiest upgrade later.

Are these the final prices?

No. They are estimates from recent store listings and exchange rates (updated 2026-10-30), not live prices. Prices change every day and differ by shop and city, so press a store button to see today's price before you buy.

Can I change a part?

Yes. "Customize this build" opens the whole list in our PC builder, where you can swap any part. It checks that the socket, memory type, case size and power supply still fit.

Does the price include a monitor, keyboard and Windows?

No. It covers the PC itself: processor, motherboard, memory, storage, power supply, cabinet and, where the budget allows, the graphics card and cooler. Budget extra for a monitor, keyboard, mouse and a Windows licence.

Is it cheaper than a prebuilt PC?

Usually, and you know exactly which parts you get. Prebuilt PCs at the same price often save money on the power supply, motherboard or memory speed. Building it yourself takes a couple of hours; our step-by-step guide shows how.

Building it yourself? Follow how to build a PC, step by step. Close by: PC build under £400 · PC build under £600.

Estimated prices. These are our estimates, not Amazon or eBay prices: they come from recent listings and exchange rates (updated 2026-10-30) and real prices change with the market. Press a store button to see today's price before you buy.

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