Worried your budget isn’t big enough to jump into PC gaming? Think again! Here at Overclockers UK, we stock a range of PCs to suit all budgets. It’s certainly easy to make your wallet cry by assembling a custom-built gaming PC from bleeding-edge hardware, but there are options out there for you. Check out these great systems you can get yourself for under £1000 and level up your gaming!
Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC (FS-1DL-EP)
Our entire Refract Gaming PC range has been carefully designed to complement a whole range of gameplay styles. If you’re leaning closer to the entry-level, then the Crimson is a great option for you to jump in for under £1000. Each component of this gaming PC has been cherry-picked to ensure high performance while still delivering great value.
The Crimson Breakdown
| Motherboard | AMD A520 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU with RX Vega Graphics |
| Case | Kolink Inspire Series K6 ARGB Mirco-ATX Case (Black) |
| Power Supply | 600W 80 Plus Certified PSU |
| Primary Storage | 2.5” 250GB SSD |
| Secondary Storage | 3.5” 1TB HDD |
| RAM | 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz Dual-Channel Kit |
| Wireless Adapter | PCIe Adapter |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit DVD |
Casual Gaming At Its Finest
Inside its stylish Kolink Inspire Series K6 case, the Refract Crimson hosts an AMD A520 Micro-ATX Motherboard. This features both DDR4 and an AMD AM4 socket to work beautifully with the 16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU. This intelligent processor features integrated AMD RX Vega Graphics, so you can enjoy smooth performance in all your favourite games without the power demands of a dedicated GPU.
Game in 1080p
The Refract Crimson has been tested with a number of popular AAA titles to ensure it can deliver 1080p resolution at high/ultra settings. In fact, on games such as Valorant and League of Legends, you can play at 200+ FPS at 1080p. While the benchmarks are not as high, you can still enjoy popular titles such as Fortnite, Battlebit Remastered, and Counter-Strike 2.
The Refract Guarantee
All the gaming PCs in our Refract range are built in-house by our team of experts. Each component is specially selected to ensure reliable and top-notch performance. Every system comes with a three-year warranty as standard, covering parts and labour, reflecting the quality of this work. What’s more, you can order every gaming PC in the Refract range with next-day delivery.
OcUK Gaming Tanto Configurable PC (FS-1F8-OG)
Another great option under £1000 is the small yet effective OcUK Gaming Tanto. It packs plenty of power into its RGB lined Micro ATX chassis with a mighty 10th Generation Intel Core i3 Quad-Core processor that boasts turbo speeds of up to 4.3GHz. With 16GB of fast DDR4 RAM the Tanto delivers lightning-quick multitasking performance, this fantastic system offers outstanding performance at an amazing price point.
The Tanto Breakdown
| Case | Kolink Citadel Mesh RGB Micro-ATX Case – Black |
| Power Supply | 700W 80+ Rated PSU |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-12100F Socket LGA1151 Processor |
| Motherboard | H610M (Socket 1200) Micro ATX Motherboard |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit |
| Primary Hard Drive | 500GB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Graphics Card |
| Audio | 7.1 High Definition Audio (Dedicated Sound Cards Optional) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit |
OcUK Gaming Kalis Configurable PC (FS-1FT-OG)
If you’re searching for a wallet-friendly option for a gaming PC comfortably under £1000, then look no further than the OcUK Gaming Kalis. Part of our range of great value gaming PCs, this system is primed and ready with everything you need to start gaming. Choose from a range of graphics cards including the spectacular GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, to unlock the visual performance your games demand. Plus, you’ll have all the space you need for those games thanks to the WD Blue SN580 500GB NVMe SSD. If you need more storage, why not opt to add another SSD? Now that’s value for your money.
The Kinetic R4 Breakdown
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor with 3.6GHz base clock, 4.2GHz boost |
| CPU Cooler | AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler |
| Motherboard | AMD B450 DDR4 Motherboard |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card |
| Power Supply | 700W 80Plus Bronze Rated PSU |
| Audio | 7.1 High Definition Audio |
| Case | Kolink Citadel Gaming Case – Black |
| Storage | 500GB M.2 SATA Sold State Drive Optional Hard Drive |
| Operating System | Windows 11 64-bit Edition – Optional |
Build to Spec
Both the Kalis and Tanto are built to order in-house by our team of tech experts. This allows for a huge range of configuration options. You can select everything from the processor and GPU, to increasing the amount of storage and even changing the case. Adjusting the spec will affect the price and does have the potential to take you over the £1000 threshold. But these flexible options allow to you boost a bit of hardware here and perhaps save elsewhere. All while creating a gaming PC that better suits your needs.
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See All Our PCs!
We have plenty of gaming PCs here at Overclockers UK to suit every budget. From pre-built systems to machines built to spec by our team of tech experts, be sure to check out our full range.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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