Should I buy a prebuilt gaming PC or build my own?

A prebuilt gaming PC is tested, assembled and backed by a warranty, so it is the easy route and great if you want to plug in and play. Building your own can save money and lets you pick every part, but it takes time and care. If you are new to PCs or want a no-fuss machine, a prebuilt is the sensible choice, and you can still upgrade it later.

Which gaming PC do I need for 1080p, 1440p or 4K?

Match the machine to your monitor. A 1080p gaming PC pairs a mid-range CPU with a card like an RTX 5060. A 1440p build steps up to an RTX 5070 or RX 9070 XT. A 4K gaming PC wants an RTX 5080 or 5090 with a strong CPU and plenty of RAM. The graphics card is the biggest factor, so let your target resolution guide it.

What specs make a good gaming PC?

A balanced gaming PC has a modern CPU such as a Ryzen X3D or Core Ultra, a graphics card suited to your resolution, 32GB of RAM, and a fast 1TB or 2TB NVMe SSD, all fed by a quality power supply. The aim is balance: a great graphics card held back by a weak CPU, or too little memory, will not give its best. See our processors and graphics cards if you plan to upgrade.

What is a mini PC and is one right for me?

A mini PC is a small, low-power computer that is ideal for web browsing, office work, media and a tidy desk, and it sips power. It is not built for serious gaming, where a tower with a full graphics card is far stronger. Choose a mini PC for a compact home or office machine, and a gaming PC or mini-ITX build if you want to play modern games.

Can I get a custom PC built to my spec?

Yes. A custom build lets you choose the case, colour, cooling and every component to suit your budget and the games you play, then have it assembled and tested for you. It is a good middle ground between a fixed prebuilt and doing it all yourself. Tell us your budget and what you play, and the build can be balanced around that.

Where do I find the best gaming PC deals?

Look at our gaming PC deals and bundles, where complete systems are put together at a saving over buying every part on its own. Bundles also take care of compatibility for you. If you are on a budget, a deal on last season's spec often gives you more frames for the money than chasing the very newest parts.