22 Batchelor Road, Newport, NP19 8GU
Built and checked in Newport
Choose a system by the games you play, the screen you own and the money you want to spend. Each tier has a clear target, a full component list and room to upgrade.
Start with the screen you have
A sensible 1080p gaming PC keeps popular competitive games responsive and gives many single-player titles room for medium-to-high settings. Expect to adjust a few demanding effects in newer releases. That's the trade-off.
1080p starter
Typical budget: £650–£850
Good for a first gaming PC and esports at sensible settings. The case and standard power supply leave a practical route to a future graphics-card upgrade.
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1080p balanced
Typical budget: £800–£1,000
A stronger all-rounder for players who keep several games installed. We prioritise a balanced CPU and graphics card rather than a showy case.
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Upgrade-ready
Typical budget: £900–£1,150
Choose this tier if you want a sturdy starting point for later upgrades. We list the exact motherboard, power supply and case with each build.
Explore upgrade options*Frame-rate bands are planning estimates, not guarantees. Results change with the game, scene, settings, driver and component selection. Ask us for the benchmark notes for a specific build.
Low latency. Steady clocks.
A 165 Hz or 240 Hz monitor changes where the budget should go. Competitive builds put more emphasis on CPU response, memory latency and cooling that can hold performance through a long session.
For shooters and battle royale games, we tune around the settings you actually use. If streaming is part of the plan, see our esports and streaming PCs.
No inflated frame-rate promises.
Target guide
Ranges vary by title and match conditions. Tell us your main games and monitor model for a more useful target.
The balanced target
For many players, 1440p high refresh is the useful middle ground: sharper detail than 1080p, without building around 4K alone. Open-world games benefit from a capable graphics card, enough video memory and fast NVMe storage for a growing library.
1440p value
Typical budget: £1,150–£1,600. Expect a modern 6- or 8-core processor, a strong mid-range graphics card and 32 GB memory class, depending on the build.
A quiet option for a shared room.
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1440p performance
Typical budget: £1,450–£1,900. This step gives demanding RPGs and strategy games more graphics headroom, while leaving options for larger storage and quiet cooling.
Choose the screen first.
Discuss a component choice32 GB memory suits heavy multitasking.
Choose storage around your installed library.
Airflow and fan curves matter in shared spaces.
High detail, higher headroom
Premium 4K
Typical budget: £1,800–£2,400. A strong graphics tier, adequate video memory and quality power delivery take priority. Expect game-dependent 4K high-settings performance, with ray tracing adjusted to suit the title.
Enthusiast
For high-refresh 4K, ultrawide displays, VR or simulation rigs. Larger cases allow stronger airflow, expanded connectivity and additional drives. Liquid cooling is an option when the parts and noise target call for it.
One view, five targets
The component class sets the ceiling; your game and settings decide the result. Treat these as a starting point, then check the full parts list for the exact system.
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| What to compare | 1080p entry | Competitive | 1440p mid-range | 4K premium | Enthusiast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical budget | £650–£1,000 | £850–£1,300 | £1,150–£1,900 | £1,800–£2,400 | £2,000+ |
| Main target | 1080p | 1080p high refresh | 1440p high detail | 4K high settings | 4K, VR or ultrawide |
| Frame-rate guide* | 60–100 fps | 120–240 fps | 70–165 fps | 60–120 fps | Game-dependent |
| Processor class | Modern 6-core | Fast gaming CPU | 6–8 core | 8-core class | High-end multi-core |
| Graphics class | Entry discrete | 1080p high refresh | Strong mid-range | Upper-tier | Top-tier |
| Memory and storage | 16 GB, NVMe | 16–32 GB, NVMe | 32 GB, NVMe | 32 GB, NVMe | 32 GB+, expanded NVMe |
| Best fit | First gaming PC | Esports and fast screens | Most mixed game libraries | Detailed 4K gaming | VR and specialist setups |
*Indicative bands only. Performance varies by title, scene, settings and exact components. Published component lists identify standard, upgradeable parts; benchmark details are available on request.
Checked before it leaves
A PC should arrive ready for its first proper session. Here is what to expect from the Newport workshop.
We check component compatibility, test system stability and install drivers before dispatch. Ask for the benchmark notes attached to the tier you are considering.
Every system has workshop-backed warranty support. Read the full cover and returns information on our terms page before ordering.
Collection and UK-wide delivery options are available. Visit or contact the workshop at 22 Batchelor Road, Newport, NP19 8GU to check what suits your order.
Sometimes an upgrade is the better answer. We'll tell you when it is.
A quick conversation can save a wrong turn
Tell us your games, monitor and budget. We'll give you a written recommendation, and if a part upgrade makes more sense than a new PC, we'll say so.
22 Batchelor Road, Newport, NP19 8GU