For many gamers, PC gaming is the zenith in terms of performance and quality. At Inside Tech, we know all about the performance that a gaming PC can offer in comparison to popular consoles from Microsoft and Sony.
The customisation that a gaming PC offers, combined with the fantastic visual aspect available – and the top-notch performance – it’s no surprise that gamers love PC gaming. Whether you’re seeking a budget gaming PC or something a little more expensive, you’ll enjoy a powerful machine to play your favourite games with.
Below £500
We have several budget gaming rigs that fall under the ‘below £500’ banner, but here are our top two picks in terms of value.
CONSOLE KILLER AMD GAMING VEGA GRAPHICS MINI ITX PC (starts at £437.99 including tax)
This PC leverages the power and value for money that AMD Ryzen offers. Its Ryzen 5 2400G processing unit works hand-in-hand with its onboard Vega graphics to deliver a good 1080p gaming experience. Its RAM can be upgraded to 32GB of DDR4 memory. This offers its users more versatility in terms of handling tasks other than gaming. There are also several colours to choose from. This is truly the AMD budget gaming experience of choice.
10th Gen RGB Budget Gamer (starts at £358.80 including tax)
Of course, Intel is not far behind with this budget gaming rig. With the latest 10th gen processing chip at its core, this machine definitely has some compute powers. The CPU can reach speeds of up to 5.3 GHz! Although it doesn’t readily come with a discreet graphics unit, the option is still open for you upon purchase or in the future. The case also comes with RGB lighting, giving you that familiar gamer aesthetic.
Above £1000
At this price point, you can expect significantly more powerful machines that are able to run games at 4K resolution. These gaming rigs are also capable of blazing through tasks outside gaming.
Water Cooled Intel 10th Gen Sliger Vertical Mini ITX Gaming PC MAX (starts at £949.20 including tax)
This big performer is packed in a small package. With the latest 10th gen Intel CPUs at the heart of this machine, it can run whatever tasks you throw at it, especially since its thermals are kept in check by a powerful water cooler. Although this gaming rig starts below £1000, you will want to add a discreet graphics card to maximise its gaming performance.
Above £2000
You have reached the pinnacle of consumer PCs where performance is at its maximum.
WORLDS SMALLEST ULTIMATE THIRD GEN ATX THREADRIPPER WORKSTATION (starts at £2,218.80 including tax)
Don’t let the name fool you. Yes, this monster is a workhorse when it comes to impossible tasks like 3D rendering and 4K video editing, but with the right configuration, it can also breeze through the most graphics-intensive games out there. With AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper as its CPU, your possibilities might actually be endless. This has the potential to be the ultimate gaming rig, particularly if you don’t have any qualms about spending more to get the latest NVIDIA 3000 series cards.
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Why choose a gaming PC?
Gaming PCs offer something unique in the gaming world that PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles cannot. A gaming PC combines function, value, excitement and customisation – and these qualities are hard to beat.
Many people worry about gaming PC cost, but there are so many options to customise your unit even with a good budget gaming PC. From cases that have tempered glass side panels to memory modules that light up and processing units that can take on any power-hungry task, you have a wealth of components to choose from.
We, at Inside Tech, want to help you build the gaming PC that’s perfect for your needs and your budget. This article will give you four options at three distinct price points so you can get the gaming experience you deserve.
