Best gaming PC under £1,200
We put this build together automatically from parts that are on sale right now, at real prices (October 2026) - when prices or availability change, the page updates itself. Every part is checked by the compatibility engine, so you can buy the build with confidence.
Parts in this build
| Processor |  AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | £158.86 | Buy |
| Motherboard |  Biostar B850MT2-E DJ B850 | £92.72 | Buy |
| Memory |  G.Skill 64GB 6000MHz CL30 DDR5 Trident Z5 Neo 32GBx2 | £238.17 | Buy |
| Graphics card |  MSI RTX 5070 Ventus 2X OC 12GB | £522.69 | Buy |
| Cooler |  Arctic Alpine 23 | £11.97 | Buy |
| Case |  Aerocool Accs-PC11014.11 CS-103 | £16.96 | Buy |
| Power supply |  Chieftec 650W iArena GPA-650S PS/2 | £36.44 | Buy |
| Storage |  Western Digital 1TB Black SN770M | £101.59 | Buy |
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How many FPS will you get with this build?
Approximate figures on high graphics settings.
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 275 FPS | 200 FPS | 125 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 455 FPS | 330 FPS | 205 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 145 FPS | 110 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Valorant | 630 FPS | 460 FPS | 280 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 210 FPS | 175 FPS | 110 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 175 FPS | 130 FPS | 80 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 260 FPS | 190 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 365 FPS | 265 FPS | 165 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 115 FPS | 85 FPS | 50 FPS |
| GTA V | 115 FPS | 85 FPS | 50 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 170 FPS | 125 FPS | 75 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 105 FPS | 100 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Rust | 135 FPS | 100 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Minecraft | 430 FPS | 430 FPS | 430 FPS |
Other budgets
Prices and availability are updated automatically, so the build can change. FPS is a model estimate: real performance depends on the game version, drivers and settings.