How much does a gaming PC cost? Across our own range, prices start at £189 and go up to £4,400, so the answer depends on the games you play, the resolution you want and how long you expect the system to last. This guide breaks our range into clear bands so you can see what each budget buys.
How Much Does a Gaming PC Cost? Our Price Bands
Rather than quote general market figures, we have grouped our current systems by price. Each band reflects what we sell today.
- £189 to £450: entry systems for lighter games and esports titles.
- £525 to £990: solid 1080p gaming, with some systems stepping into 1440p.
- £1,095 to £1,700: modern graphics cards aimed at 1440p and 4K.
- £2,075 to £4,400: high-end and flagship-class builds.
- £550 to £1,950: complete bundles that add a screen and peripherals.
Entry Level: £189 to £450
Our Entry Level Gaming PC starts at £189, and the Carbon Gaming PC at £295 pairs 16GB memory with a fast SSD. These suit first-time players, younger gamers and popular competitive titles at modest settings. See our cheap gaming PCs and gaming PCs under £500 for the full list.
Mid Range: £525 to £990
This is where serious 1080p gaming begins. The Bedrock Zircon at £590 uses a 6-core Ryzen, 16GB DDR4 and an M.2 SSD, while the Spectre Gaming PC at £875 carries an RX 6700 XT 12GB for strong 1080p and 1440p play. The RTX Gaming PC at £990 brings an RTX 5060 and a 1TB Gen4 M.2 drive.
Our best gaming PCs under £1000 page covers this band in more detail.
High End and Flagship: £1,095 to £4,400
Above £1,000 you move into 1440p and 4K territory. The Prism Gaming PC at £1,700 pairs an RTX 4080 SUPER 16GB with a Ryzen 7 and DDR5. At the top, the Hyperion at £3,250 uses an RTX 5080 16GB and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and the Bedrock Amethyst at £4,400 runs an RTX 4090 24GB with a 2TB NVMe drive.
Spending more buys higher resolutions, higher frame rates and more headroom for future games. It does not always mean better value, so match the budget to your monitor and the games you play.
What Changes the Price?
The graphics card is usually the single biggest factor. After that, the processor, memory type (DDR4 or DDR5), storage size and cooling all add to the total. Bundles cost more again because they include a monitor and peripherals. If you are still asking how much does a gaming PC cost for your needs, start with the screen resolution you plan to use.
An overview of the gaming computer on Wikipedia explains the main parts if you want more background.
How Much Does a Gaming PC Cost FAQs
How much does a gaming PC cost for 1080p?
In our range, systems from £525 are aimed at serious 1080p gaming, with entry models below that for lighter titles.
How much does a gaming PC cost for 4K?
Our 4K-focused systems start at £1,575 with the Elite, and the Prism at £1,700 is described as serious 4K power.
Are bundles better value?
Bundles suit buyers who need everything at once. If you already own a screen, a tower alone may suit you better.
Want help deciding how much does a gaming PC cost for your setup? Get in touch or browse our gaming PC bundles.