Shopping for a gaming PC on a budget can be a challenge. You may be left with countless questions about what the right hardware and accessories to buy based on your demands.
However, we’re here to demystify the cost of a PC, highlighting how you can budget for your computer and peripherals to perfectly suit your requirements.
No two gaming PCs cost the same. How much you pay depends on the hardware, performance demands, brands, and any extra aesthetic features that you add. Ultimately there isn’t one fixed price for our gaming PCs, no matter how much we dream.
The world of PC hardware and the related costs can be a complex subject. We’ve got even more helpful budgeting tips over on the Overclockers UK blog. Check it out!
Whilst we can’t give you a definitive answer for how much your PC will cost, we’ve broken down different set-ups for a variety of needs from casual 1080p gaming, and streaming, to the ultimate battle station. Our aim here is to highlight what the average budget should be depending on your requirements.
For casual gaming at 1080p or light internet browsing, you won’t need a lot of firepower. The Refract Gaming Amber features plenty of the latest hardware at a friendly price point, meaning you don’t need to compromise on either performance or budget. It’s the perfect foundation for any 1080p set-up thanks to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU.
No gaming set-up is complete with the must-have accessories, including a high-quality monitor to display your favourite games in high-definition, a keyboard to deliver responsive typing, gaming mouse to dominate your enemies, and finally a headset to immerse you fully in those impressive soundtracks.
The total cost for this gaming set-up is £1,683.08*.
To render your games at 1440p, you’ll need a little extra oomph in your hardware, which of course, comes with an increase in price. However, this extra cost doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, for the Refract Gaming Celeste will render all the latest in incredible quality with silky-smooth frame rates, thanks to AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070. 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD ensures fast loading times and plenty of storage space for your gaming library.
For your accessories, you’ll need the essentials such as a monitor boasting a high refresh rate, durable keyboard and mouse, along with a crystal-clear headset. In addition to all of this, a microphone is a must for your late-night gaming marathons with the squad. The Endgame Gear XSTRM delivers perfect studio-quality audio that is wallet-friendly.
The total cost for this set-up is £2818.03*.
4K gaming doesn’t have to be a dream forever. You need the right hardware and budget to achieve those incredible visuals. Thankfully, the Refract Gaming Indigo has been fine-tuned to power your games at 4K resolutions courtesy of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D. Powerful Zen 4 architecture and 3D V-Cache will deliver blisteringly fast speeds and enhanced efficiency, whilst the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super unlocks peak graphical prowess with support for Ray Tracing and DLSS 3.5.
No 4K gaming set-up is complete with a compatible monitor to match. You’ll need to pair this powerful hardware with a 4K monitor, such as the ASUS ROG Strix 32’’ XG32UQ. The 3840 x 2160 display delivers ultra-responsive gameplay and refresh rates of up to 160Hz. All of which you can enjoy in peak comfort sat upon a plush ergonomic gaming chair. What more could you need?
The total cost for this 4K gaming set-up is £4041.81*.
If you’re looking to get camera ready with the perfect live streaming set-up, we’ve got you! You’ll need to ensure you’ve got plenty of space in your budget to purchase the additional accessories you need to get your stream looking *chef’s kiss*. At the heart of this set-up is the Refract Gaming Ultraviolet, designed to deliver next-level performance across all your demanding workloads. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU unlock lightning-fast speeds and stunning visuals. Everything you need to wow your audience.
What’s more, accessories such as the Streamplify MIC Pro and CAM Pro ensure your audience hears your quick wit loud and clear, whilst also guaranteeing you look picture perfect.
This streaming set-up costs a total of £4022.87*.
If budget isn’t a concern, you can truly spoil yourself with our ultimate gaming set-up powered by the 8Pack ABS. This extreme gaming PC harnesses the very best hardware including a pre-configured Intel i9 14900K CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4090. Your demanding workloads will be handled with ease thanks to the powerful hybrid core architecture, whilst your favourite gaming worlds are rendered in ultra lifelike quality. All of which is kept performing at optimum temperatures thanks to the integrated custom water-cooling loop.
With a completely custom keyboard, you can truly unleash your creativity. A barebone keyboard, such as the Ducky ProjectD Tinker, allows you to fine-tune this peripheral to perfectly suit your needs, with ultra-fast Kalih Speed Silver key switches and durable PBT keycaps. What’s more, cable clutter will be a thing of the past with the Streamplify HUB Deck 5, allowing you to easily organise all your additional accessories.
This ultimate gaming set-up costs £9485.77*.