Worried your budget isn’t big enough to jump into PC gaming? Think again! Here at Overclockers UK, we stock a range of PCs to suit all budgets. It’s certainly easy to make your wallet cry by assembling a custom-built gaming PC from bleeding-edge hardware, but there are options out there for you. Check out these great systems you can get yourself for under £1000 and level up your gaming!
Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC (FS-1DL-EP)
Our entire Refract Gaming PC range has been carefully designed to complement a whole range of gameplay styles. If you’re leaning closer to the entry-level, then the Crimson is a great option for you to jump in for under £1000. Each component of this gaming PC has been cherry-picked to ensure high performance while still delivering great value.
Kolink Inspire Series K6 ARGB Mirco-ATX Case (Black)
Power Supply
600W 80 Plus Certified PSU
Primary Storage
2.5” 250GB SSD
Secondary Storage
3.5” 1TB HDD
RAM
16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz Dual-Channel Kit
Wireless Adapter
PCIe Adapter
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64-bit DVD
Casual Gaming At Its Finest
Inside its stylish Kolink Inspire Series K6 case, the Refract Crimson hosts an AMD A520 Micro-ATX Motherboard. This features both DDR4 and an AMD AM4 socket to work beautifully with the 16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU. This intelligent processor features integrated AMD RX Vega Graphics, so you can enjoy smooth performance in all your favourite games without the power demands of a dedicated GPU.
Game in 1080p
The Refract Crimson has been tested with a number of popular AAA titles to ensure it can deliver 1080p resolution at high/ultra settings. In fact, on games such as Valorant and League of Legends, you can play at 200+ FPS at 1080p. While the benchmarks are not as high, you can still enjoy popular titles such as Fortnite, Battlebit Remastered, and Counter-Strike 2.
The Refract Guarantee
All the gaming PCs in our Refract range are built in-house by our team of experts. Each component is specially selected to ensure reliable and top-notch performance. Every system comes with a three-year warranty as standard, covering parts and labour, reflecting the quality of this work. What’s more, you can order every gaming PC in the Refract range with next-day delivery.
OcUK Gaming Tanto Configurable PC (FS-1F8-OG)
Another great option under £1000 is the small yet effective OcUK Gaming Tanto. It packs plenty of power into its RGB lined Micro ATX chassis with a mighty 10th Generation Intel Core i3 Quad-Core processor that boasts turbo speeds of up to 4.3GHz. With 16GB of fast DDR4 RAM the Tanto delivers lightning-quick multitasking performance, this fantastic system offers outstanding performance at an amazing price point.
7.1 High Definition Audio (Dedicated Sound Cards Optional)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64-bit
OcUK Gaming Kalis Configurable PC (FS-1FT-OG)
If you’re searching for a wallet-friendly option for a gaming PC comfortably under £1000, then look no further than the OcUK Gaming Kalis. Part of our range of great value gaming PCs, this system is primed and ready with everything you need to start gaming. Choose from a range of graphics cards including the spectacular GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, to unlock the visual performance your games demand. Plus, you’ll have all the space you need for those games thanks to the WD Blue SN580 500GB NVMe SSD. If you need more storage, why not opt to add another SSD? Now that’s value for your money.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor with 3.6GHz base clock, 4.2GHz boost
CPU Cooler
AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
Motherboard
AMD B450 DDR4 Motherboard
Memory
16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
Power Supply
700W 80Plus Bronze Rated PSU
Audio
7.1 High Definition Audio
Case
Kolink Citadel Gaming Case – Black
Storage
500GB M.2 SATA Sold State Drive
Optional Hard Drive
Operating System
Windows 11 64-bit Edition – Optional
Build to Spec
Both the Kalis and Tanto are built to order in-house by our team of tech experts. This allows for a huge range of configuration options. You can select everything from the processor and GPU, to increasing the amount of storage and even changing the case. Adjusting the spec will affect the price and does have the potential to take you over the £1000 threshold. But these flexible options allow to you boost a bit of hardware here and perhaps save elsewhere. All while creating a gaming PC that better suits your needs.
