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Finding a capable gaming PC for under £500 can be challenging. To help you choose your next budget gaming PC, we've compiled a list of excellent options that offer great performance without breaking the bank.
Gaming PCs
We've curated these budget-friendly gaming PCs to deliver an impressive e-sports experience for under £500. Based in Bilston, our team is committed to providing exceptional online service and in-person support for customers in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Here are some of the best budget builds we've put together for gaming:
Halite
Specifications:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (6 Cores)
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel
- Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
- Cooling: Wraith Stealth Cooler
- Power Supply: 650W 80+ Bronze
- Motherboard: B450
- Case: Aerocool CS-107 Gaming Case ARGB, Tempered Glass Front and Side Panels, 3 RGB Fans, Micro ATX
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro Installed & Activated
The Halite is a fantastic choice for those new to gaming on a budget. It handles popular games like Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2, and Overwatch well at 1080p on medium settings.
Cost: £425.99 (including delivery)
Agate
Specifications:
- Processor: Intel i3 10100F (4 Cores)
- Graphics: 4GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel
- Storage: 500GB SATA SSD
- Cooling: Intel Stock Cooler
- Power Supply: 500W 80+ Bronze
- Motherboard: H410
- Case: Vida Zephyr White Gaming Case ARGB, Mesh Front and Tempered Glass Side Panels, 3 RGB Fans (supports up to 2 x 120mm additional fans), Micro-ATX
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro Installed & Activated
The Agate offers a significant upgrade over the Halite, featuring the Intel i3 10100F and an Nvidia GTX 1650, which provides an excellent upgrade path. You can later enhance its performance by upgrading the CPU to an i7 10700 for a considerable boost.
Cost: £479.99 (including delivery)
Danburite
Specifications:
- Processor: Intel i3 10105F (4 Cores)
- Graphics: 6GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel
- Storage: 500GB SATA SSD
- Cooling: Intel Stock Cooler
- Power Supply: 500W 80+ Bronze
- Motherboard: H410
- Case: Vida Zephyr Black Gaming Case ARGB, Mesh Front and Tempered Glass Side Panels, 4 RGB Fans (supports up to 2 x 120mm additional fans), Micro-ATX
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro Installed & Activated
The Danburite offers exceptional value with its 6GB RTX 3050 graphics card, providing around 60% more performance compared to the GTX 1650 in the Agate. This setup will extend the time before needing an upgrade.
Cost: £509.99 (including delivery)
Use discount code BLOG20 at checkout for £20 off the Danburite PC!