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2022 has been an incredible year for PC gaming. If you’re looking for a cheap gaming PC to join in the fun, then you’re in the right place. 

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If you’ve not taken the steps to join this glorious community, it might be because you felt held back by your budget. Luckily for you, that does not have to be the case. There are plenty of systems available, if you want to keep the cost under £1000 or even under £600. Here we’ve picked out some of the best cheap gaming PCs on offer here at Overclockers UK

Refract Gaming Crimson (FS-1DL-EP) 

Refract Crimson Gaming PC Cheap
Specification
Kolink Inspire Series K6 ARGB Micro-ATX Case
AMD A520 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU with RX Vega Graphics
16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit

Our first pick is part of our Refract Gaming PC range. All the systems in this line have been carefully designed to meet a variety of gameplay style, covering everything from entry-level gaming to enthusiasts. The Crimson falls into the former, built using specially selected components that ensure high performance while still delivering great value. 

The highlight of this is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU which utilises integrated graphics unlike traditional CPUs. With no need for a dedicated graphics card, the Crimson keeps its cost down while still delivering a top-notch experience for popular games like Valorant and League of Legends. A great cheap gaming PC especially for first-time buyers! 

The Crimson Is available for £599.99* with next day delivery. 

OcUK Gaming Kalis (FS-1FT-OG) 

Specification
Kolink Citadel Gaming Case
AMD B450 DDR4 Motherboard
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor with 3.6GHz base clock, 4.2GHz boost
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit
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Our next selection packs a bit more power thanks to its dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. The OcUK Gaming Kalis is part of our great value range of systems, built by our team of in-house experts, optimised, and tested to ensure great performance. That’s why it comes with a three-year warranty and free labour upgrade service. 

Unlike the pre-built Refract Gaming PCs, the Kalis is a configurable system that is built to order. That means if you have some leeway in your budget, you have the option to improve the hardware from the standard specs. Give your graphics card a boost or improve the storage with an additional SSD

The Kalis Is available for £899.95* 

Refract Gaming Amber (FS-1DK-EP) 

Refract Amber Gaming PC Cheap
Specification
Kolink Citadel Mesh RGB Micro-ATX Case
Intel H610 DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard
Intel Core i3 12100F Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OC Graphics Card
16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz Dual-Channel Kit

Of course, if you wanted to stay on the pre-built track to take advantage of next-day delivery, there are more options. Chief among them is the Refract Gaming Amber. Like the Crimson, it’s been built for entry-level gamers to deliver terrific performance at a fantastic price point. But like the Kalis, it comes with a dedicated GPU for even greater graphical prowess when gaming. 

The Amber has been tested with a number of popular AAA titles to ensure it can deliver 1440p resolution at high settings. In fact, you can play 250+ FPS at 1440p on games such as Valorant and League of Legends. It’s even got the power to run popular titles such as Fortnite, Elden Ring, and Warzone just at lower benchmarks. 

The Amber Is available for £949.99* with next-day delivery. 

OcUK Gaming Tanto (FS-1F8-OG) 

Specification
Kolink Citadel Mesh RGB Micro-ATX Case
H610M (Socket 1200) Micro-ATX Motherboard
Intel Core i3-12100F Socket LGA1151 Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Graphics Card
16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit
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Lastly, we’ve got a system that gives you the best of both worlds. The OcUK Gaming Tanto is a configurable PC that packs plenty of power into its RGB-lined Micro ATX chassis. It’s mighty 10th Generation Intel Core i3 Quad-Core processor that boasts turbo speeds of up to 4.3GHz. In short, the Tanto delivers lightning-quick multitasking performance. 

As well as boasting an impressive NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, the Tanto comes with a range of hardware options. Whether you want to upgrade your operating system or expand your storage then the Tanto is the cheap gaming PC for you. 

The Tanto Is available from £979.99* 

Show Your Setup Some Love 

In need of a reasonably priced throne to complement your cheap gaming PC? Worry not! We can help you find your ultimate gaming chair.  Even if you only want to spend up to £250 on your throne, there are still plenty of amazing gaming chairs to suit your budget. See for yourself on our blog. 

*All prices correct at the time of writing (28/10/22)

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