Recommended £1,200 custom gaming PC build for 1440p high-refresh ultra. Hand-built in the UK, stress-tested for 24 hours, 2-year warranty, insured UK delivery.
Indicative — averages from real-world test rigs, not vendor benchmarks.
Upgrade advice
Where to spend an extra £100–£300: Drop in a 4070 Ti Super or step up to a 360mm AIO — both are real-world upgrades at this tier.
Pre-configured builds around £1,200
Mid Range
Forge Cinder
£1,200.05
The Forge Cinder is designed for seamless multitasking and efficient performance, making it the ideal workstation for demanding applications. Equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D CPU and 32GB of high-speed DDR5 RAM, this build excels at heavy workloads with ease. The inclusion of a 1TB NVMe SSD ensures rapid data access and swift load times, enhancing your productivity.
The Forge Pulse delivers responsive performance for 1080p gaming, powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and supported by 32GB of high-speed DDR5 memory. The compact design of the Vortex case allows for efficient airflow, while the 1TB Kingston SSD ensures fast load times and ample storage for your favorite titles.
Unleash your gaming potential with the Forge Strike, equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and a robust 32GB of DDR5 RAM for seamless multitasking. The compact design of the Vortex LP-200702 keeps your system cool while the Intel GT 1030 GPU ensures smooth gameplay at 1080p resolutions. A 1TB NVMe SSD provides faster load times, making it perfect for your gaming adventures.
Experience fluid gaming performance with the Forge Drift, powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and 32GB of high-speed DDR5 RAM. This build combines a capable GeForce GT 1030 GPU with a fast 1TB NVMe SSD for quick load times and smooth gameplay at 1080p resolutions. Perfect for gamers seeking a reliable and responsive system without breaking the bank.
The Forge Horizon combines powerful processing with rapid memory to deliver reliable performance for demanding tasks. With a capable Intel i5 processor and 32GB of RAM, it's designed to handle multitasking, content creation, and more with ease. The inclusion of an NVMe SSD ensures fast load times and quick data access for an efficient workflow.
The Forge Cobalt is a perfect blend of performance and efficiency for everyday computing tasks. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, this build ensures smooth multitasking and rapid responsiveness. With 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD, you’ll experience lightning-fast load times and ample storage for your applications and files.