Best gaming PC under £500
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 |  Intel Core i3-12100F | £75.81 | Buy |
| Motherboard |  ASRock H610M-HDV/M.2+ D5 | £52.31 | Buy |
| Memory |  Kingston 16GB 5600MHz CL40 DDR5 Fury Beast (2x8) | £51.67 | Buy |
| Graphics card |  MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X OC 6GB | £177.32 | Buy |
| Cooler |  Intel Laminar RM1 | £10.42 | Buy |
| Case |  Aerocool Accs-PC11014.11 CS-103 | £16.99 | Buy |
| Power supply |  Chieftec 350W GPB >85proc | £29.74 | Buy |
| Storage |  Patriot 480GB P310 | £82.90 | 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 | 85 FPS | 60 FPS | 40 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 140 FPS | 105 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 45 FPS | 35 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Valorant | 195 FPS | 145 FPS | 90 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 75 FPS | 55 FPS | 35 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 55 FPS | 40 FPS | 25 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 80 FPS | 60 FPS | 35 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 115 FPS | 85 FPS | 50 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 35 FPS | 25 FPS | 15 FPS |
| GTA V | 35 FPS | 25 FPS | 15 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 55 FPS | 40 FPS | 25 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 45 FPS | 30 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Rust | 45 FPS | 30 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Minecraft | 295 FPS | 225 FPS | 140 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.