£1000 budget

Best £1,000 gaming PC builds

Recommended £1,000 custom gaming PC build for 1440p high-refresh entry. Hand-built in the UK, stress-tested for 24 hours, 2-year warranty, insured UK delivery.

2-year warranty Insured UK delivery

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Recommended £1000 spec

Target: 1440p high-refresh entry
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 or Intel Core i5-14600K
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 12GB
RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000
SSD: 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
PSU: 750W 80+ Gold
Cooling: 240mm AIO

Expected in-game FPS

Fortnite 1440p165+ FPS
Apex Legends 1440p165–200 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 1440p ultra (DLSS Q)80–100 FPS
Counter-Strike 2 1440p300+ FPS
Helldivers 2 1440p100–120 FPS

Indicative — averages from real-world test rigs, not vendor benchmarks.

Upgrade advice

Where to spend an extra £100–£300: An extra £200 puts you onto the RTX 4070 Super — meaningful in 1440p ultra and ray-traced titles.

Pre-configured builds around £1,000

Entry Level

Forge Surge

£1,082.97

The Forge Surge combines reliable performance with efficiency, making it ideal for everyday tasks and light gaming. Equipped with a robust Intel Core i5 processor and a generous 32GB of RAM, this build ensures smooth multitasking and quick access to your favorite applications. Its compact design and effective cooling solution allow it to fit seamlessly into any workspace or home setup.

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Mid Range

Forge Wraith

£1,096.59

The Forge Wraith offers a powerful yet balanced performance for all your daily computing tasks. Featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F CPU and 32GB of high-speed DDR5 RAM, this build ensures smooth multitasking and quick load times. With a reliable GPU and ample storage, it's perfect for both work and casual entertainment.

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