Are you in the market for a shiny new computer? A pre-built gaming PC might just be the answer you’re looking for!
If you’ve never considered opting for a pre-built PC, we’re here with all the key details you need to know from the pros and cons of a pre-built computer to warranty information, and, of course, our top pre-built gaming PCs.
Why You Want a Pre-Built Gaming PC
Pre-built gaming PCs are perfect for beginners and veteran gamers, alike. Built to suit specific gameplay styles, a pre-built computer has been fine-tuned to meet your demands, whether this is gaming at 1080p or streaming at stunning 4K resolutions. What’s more, to guarantee it’s plug-and-play ready, all pre-built PCs undergo an extensive testing period to ensure there are no faults.
We’ve rounded up all the pros and cons of pre-built gaming PCs, in case you need a little more convincing.
Pros and Cons of Pre-Built PCs
Pros
- Fully assembled – arrive to you plug-and-play ready
- Tested – all pre-built PCs undergo a rigorous testing and quality assurance period
- Available for next-day delivery (stock allowing)
- Perfect for those who don’t want to build their own
- Designed to suit every type of budget, gameplay style, and a range of popular games
- No skills required – a trained PC technician will build it for you
- All pre-built PCs feature a three-year warranty which covers all your hardware under one singular warranty
Cons
- No option to adjust the specification – a pre-built gaming PC has a fixed hardware list
Overclockers UK’s Pre-Built Gaming PCs
Refract Gaming
Our Refract Gaming PCs have been designed to suit a variety of different levels of gameplay, from casual to elite-tier gamers and streamers. Each PC in the line-up has been built by a team of experts, boasting only the very best cherry-picked hardware, and tested to ensure they arrive at your doorstep in tip top shape. What’s more, we’ve even benchmarked the Refract line-up in a range of popular titles, such as The Last of Us Part 1 and Baldur’s Gate 3, to showcase what type of performance is possible.
There are seven pre-built gaming PCs available in the Refract line-up, tailored to suit a range of gameplay styles and budgets.
The PCs include:
- Crimson
- Amber
- Jade
- Celeste
- Azure
- Indigo
- Ultraviolet
Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC
- Designed for entry-level gaming
- Supports up to 1080p resolutions
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU with RX Vega Graphics
- 32GB of DDR5 RAM
- 250GB SSD and 1TB HD
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
- Designed for casual gaming
- Supports 1080p resolutions
- VR ready
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding streamers
- Supports 1080p/1440p resolutions
- VR ready
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-Built PC
- Designed for mid-range gaming and streaming
- Supports 1080p/1440p resolutions
- VR ready
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
Refract Gaming Azure Pre-Built PC
- Designed for mid to high level gaming and streaming
- Supports 1440p resolutions
- VR and stream ready
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-Built PC
- Designed for elite tier gaming and high-quality streaming
- Supports 1440p/4K resolutions
- VR and stream ready
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
Refract Gaming Ultraviolet Pre-Built PC
- Designed for elite-tier gaming and high-quality strteaming
- Supports 4K gaming
- VR and stream ready
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4090
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 2 x 1TB M.2 SSDs
OcUK Gaming Pre-Built
Alternatively, you can also find a great line-up of OcUK Gaming pre-built PCs. These computers have been engineered with the premium Overclockers UK touch and there are plenty of options to choose from. Each one features cherry picked hardware that is based on our most popular configurable computers to deliver you the best possible performance. Regardless of your gameplay style or budget, there is an OcUK Gaming pre-built PC with your name on it! Along with being built to our high standards, our pre-built gaming PCs come fully tested by our team of experts to ensure they’re plug-and-play ready and feature a dedicated three-year warranty.
There are currently five OcUK Gaming pre-built PCs to choose from, including:
- Quartz
- Carbide
- Graphite
- Calcite
- Fluorite
OcUK Gaming Quartz Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built PC
- Includes an Intel i5 12400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 1TB 2.5” SSD
- Includes Windows 11 Home
OcUK Gaming Carbide Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Includes an Intel i5 12400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
- Windows 11 Home included
OcUK Gaming Graphite Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built PC
- Includes Intel i7 12700KF CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
- Windows 11 Home included
OcUK Gaming Calcite Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built PC
- Includes an Intel i7 14700KF CPU with 5GHz boost
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
- 32GB DDR5 RAM Kit
- Windows 11 Home included
OcUK Gaming Fluorite Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Features customisable RGB lighting
- Includes an Intel i5 14600KF CPU with 5.3GHz boost
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
- 32GB DDR5 RAM Kit
- Windows 11 Home included
Does a Overclockers UK Pre-built Gaming PC Have a Warranty?
Both Refract Gaming and OcUK Pre-built PCs come with a three-year warranty. This warranty includes support for parts and labour, meaning if the worst happens and you need to return your PC back to us, it’s all covered under your warranty. This includes any necessary hardware upgrades.
Want to Customise Your Own?
Not quite up to the task of building your own but don’t like the lack of customisation with a pre-built? We’ve got your back! Our range of configurable gaming PCs are truly the best of both worlds. These PCs feature a pre-configured hardware spec, which you can further adjust to better suit your needs, gameplay style, or budget. This includes upgrading core components, opting for extra storage, or bundling an OS with your shiny new computer.
If we’ve got your attention, you can browse all our configurable gaming PCs by clicking the button below.
Did You Opt for a Pre-Built Gaming PC?
Did you opt for a pre-built PC over a DIY or configurable computer? Be sure to let us know why you purchased a pre-built and which one in the comments below.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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