6-core CPU, 1080p gaming
Needs a micro-ATX or ATX case.
Quad-core CPU, basic gaming (^) We recommend a 500W 80 Plus power supply.
Needs a micro-ATX or ATX case.
We recommend a 350W 80 Plus power supply.
Elite Our choice of the best hardware available
The fundamental specifications we recommend for various types of PC. Just add your preferred case and power supply, and double-check there’s
room in your case for your chosen components, especially the GPU cooler and graphics card. We’ve largely stopped reviewing power supplies, as
the 80 Plus certification scheme has now effectively eliminated unstable PSUs. Instead, we’ve recommended the wattage and minimum 80 Plus
certification you should consider for each component bundle. You can then choose whether you want a PSU with modular or captive cables.
Core component bundles
Budget system with 1,920 x 1,080 gaming
integrated graphics
COMPONENT NAME SUPPLIER ISSUE iPRICE nc VAT
CPU AM3400GD Ryzen 5 awd-it.co.uk #194 p20 £147
CPU COOLER
AMD Wraith air
cooler included
with CPU
N/A #194p20^ £0
GRAPHICS CARD
AMD Radeon
RX Vega 11
integrated
into CPU
N/A #194p20 £0
MEMORY
16GB (2 x8 GB)
Corsair
Vengeance LPX
Pro 3200MHz
(CMK16GX4M 2
Z3200C16)
scan.co.uk #204 p74 £91
MOTHERBOARD
Asus TUF
B450M-Plus
Gaming
(micro-ATX)
scan.co.uk #204 p74 £83
STORAGE
500GB WD Blue
SN550
(M.2 NVMe)
scan.co.uk #204p24^ £54
Total £375
COMPONENT NAME SUPPLIER ISSUE iPRICE nc VAT
CPU Intel Core i5-11400F scan.co.uk #215 p16^ £ 150
CPU COOLER ARCTIC Freezer 7 X^ scan.co.uk #202p20^ £16
GRAPHICS CARD Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 overclockers.co.uk #213 p16 £ 630
MEMORY
16GB (2 x8GB)
Corsair
Vengeance LPX
Pro 3200MHz
(CMK16GX4M2Z
3200C16)
scan.co.uk #204 p74^ £ 91
MOTHERBOARD
MSI MAG B560
Tomahawk WiFi
(ATX)
scan.co.uk #215 p18 £ 170
STORAGE
500GB WD Blue
SN550
(M.2 NVMe)
scan.co.uk #204 p24^ £ 54
Total £1,111
UPGRADES
SWAP
GRAPHICS CARD
AMD Radeon RX
6700 XT (2,560
x 1,440 gaming)
overclockers.co.uk #213 p19^ £ 750
SWAP STORAGE
1TB ADATA XPG
GAMMIX S50
Lite
cclonline.com #215 p 43 £119