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"https://fixfixlabs.com/gaming-pc/gta-v-online" } ] } ] --- [![FixFix Labs](/assets/fixfix-logo-Dj0uNxZh.webp)](/) [Troubleshooting](/device-troubleshooting) [Luton Repairs](/repair) [Repair by Post](/mail-in-repair)[Track Repair](/track) [Custom PCs](/custom-builds) [Sign In](/login)[Start Diagnosis](/diagnosis) [](tel:01582505020) [01582 505020](tel:01582505020) BUILD GUIDES · GAMING PC # Find the right PC for the games you play 20 game-specific guides explain which components matter, compare sensible targets and show indicative UK configurations. Research the hardware first, or send us your budget and let the FixFix Labs build desk specify the complete system. — Guide index Guides 20 Categories 8 Specs verified August 2026 [Get a custom PC specification](/custom-builds?path=games) ## Official requirements Every guide links to the publisher or platform requirements used as its baseline. ## Editorial targets Suggested configurations are FixFix Labs recommendations, not manufacturer benchmarks or stocked products. ## Current quote Exact parts, availability and UK pricing are confirmed only in your itemised build proposal. — Browse by category - [CPU & RAM bound02 ](#cpu-ram-bound) - [CPU bound02 ](#cpu-bound) - [RAM & IO bound01 ](#ram-io-bound) - [CPU-heavy02 ](#cpu-heavy) - [GPU & VRAM bound04 ](#gpu-vram-bound) - [GPU bound03 ](#gpu-bound) - [High-refresh competitive05 ](#high-refresh-competitive) - [Runs on anything01 ](#runs-on-anything) ## CPU & RAM bound Frames are decided by processor speed and memory, not the graphics card. 02 guides - FixFixLabs Escape from Tarkov CPU & RAM bound ### [Best PC for Escape from Tarkov](/gaming-pc/escape-from-tarkov) Escape from Tarkov is CPU- and memory-bound, not graphics-bound. For a smooth 1440p experience you want a fast 6–8 core CPU with high boost clocks, 32GB of RAM (not 16GB), an RTX 4060 Ti or RX 7700 XT, and an NVMe SSD. A FixFixLabs Tarkov build starts around £950. CPU & RAM bound From £850 View guide - FixFixLabs Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 CPU & RAM bound ### [Best PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024](/gaming-pc/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is one of the most CPU- and memory-hungry games on PC. It's the rare title that officially wants 32GB RAM and an 8-core CPU, plus a fast NVMe SSD and 50+ Mbps internet for world streaming. The GPU is secondary — an RTX 4070-class card handles 1440p. A FixFixLabs Flight Sim build starts around £1,250. CPU & RAM bound From £1,250 View guide ## CPU bound The simulation runs on the CPU — a faster processor is the only real fix. 02 guides - FixFixLabs FiveM (GTA RP) CPU bound ### [Best PC for FiveM (GTA RP)](/gaming-pc/fivem-gta-rp) FiveM roleplay servers are almost entirely limited by single-core CPU speed, not your graphics card. For smooth play on busy modded servers you want a high-clock CPU (Ryzen 7 7800X3D or a fast Intel i5/i7), 32GB of RAM, an 8GB GPU like an RTX 4060, and an NVMe SSD for heavy custom-asset streaming. A FixFixLabs FiveM build starts around £900. CPU bound From £900 View guide - FixFixLabs Cities: Skylines II CPU bound ### [Best PC for Cities: Skylines II](/gaming-pc/cities-skylines-2) Cities: Skylines II is a simulation game — late-game performance is decided almost entirely by the CPU, because every citizen and vehicle is simulated each tick. A large city brings a GPU-heavy, CPU-light build to a crawl. Prioritise a fast multi-core CPU and 32GB RAM. A FixFixLabs build starts around £1,050. CPU bound From £1,050 View guide ## RAM & IO bound Plenty of memory and a fast NVMe drive matter more than raw GPU power. 01 guides - FixFixLabs Star Citizen RAM & IO bound ### [Best PC for Star Citizen](/gaming-pc/star-citizen) Star Citizen is one of the most demanding games on PC, bound by RAM, storage speed and CPU far more than by your graphics card. You want 32GB of RAM (the real minimum), a fast 8-core CPU, an NVMe SSD, and an 8GB+ GPU such as an RTX 4060 Ti. A mid-range GPU with 32GB RAM and NVMe beats a top GPU with 16GB and a slow disk. A FixFixLabs Star Citizen build starts around £1,150. RAM & IO bound From £1,150 View guide ## CPU-heavy Mostly comfortable, but specific areas lean hard on the processor. 02 guides - FixFixLabs Baldur's Gate 3 CPU-heavy ### [Best PC for Baldur's Gate 3](/gaming-pc/baldurs-gate-3) Baldur's Gate 3 runs beautifully on mid-range hardware for most of the game — but Act 3's Lower City is heavily CPU-bound and tanks frame rates on weaker processors. A modern 6–8 core CPU, 32GB RAM and an RTX 4060 Ti give a smooth 1440p run start to finish. A FixFixLabs build starts around £1,000. CPU-heavy From £1,000 View guide - FixFixLabs Starfield CPU-heavy ### [Best PC for Starfield](/gaming-pc/starfield) Starfield loads the CPU harder than the GPU relative to its visuals, requires an SSD (it won't run on a hard drive), and wants 32GB RAM. The practical build is a fast 8-core CPU, RTX 5060 Ti-class GPU and NVMe SSD for smooth 1440p high settings. A FixFixLabs Starfield build starts around £1,150. CPU-heavy From £1,150 View guide ## GPU & VRAM bound Graphics card class and video memory set the ceiling here. 04 guides - FixFixLabs Cyberpunk 2077 GPU & VRAM bound ### [Best PC for Cyberpunk 2077](/gaming-pc/cyberpunk-2077) Cyberpunk 2077 scales from a six-year-old GPU up to bringing an RTX 5090 to its knees with path tracing. For maxed ray tracing at 1440p you want 12GB+ VRAM (16GB is safer); an X3D CPU helps in Dogtown and with path tracing. Standard play is GPU-bound. A FixFixLabs Cyberpunk build starts around £1,100. GPU & VRAM bound From £1,100 View guide - FixFixLabs Monster Hunter Wilds GPU & VRAM bound ### [Best PC for Monster Hunter Wilds](/gaming-pc/monster-hunter-wilds) Monster Hunter Wilds was designed around upscaling from the start and is demanding on the RE Engine. The 2026 sweet spot is a mid-range GPU with at least 12GB VRAM, a modern 6-core+ CPU, 32GB RAM and a fast SSD — a smoother high-settings target at 1080p or 1440p with quality upscaling. A FixFixLabs build starts around £1,200. GPU & VRAM bound From £1,200 View guide - FixFixLabs Call of Duty: Warzone GPU & VRAM bound ### [Best PC for Call of Duty: Warzone](/gaming-pc/call-of-duty-warzone) Warzone is heavier than most competitive shooters — it wants 8GB+ VRAM and a capable GPU for high frame rates at 1080p/1440p, plus a fast SSD (the install is huge). A balanced fast CPU and RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT is the competitive sweet spot. A FixFixLabs build starts around £1,000. GPU & VRAM bound From £1,000 View guide - FixFixLabs Marvel Rivals GPU & VRAM bound ### [Best PC for Marvel Rivals](/gaming-pc/marvel-rivals) Marvel Rivals is an Unreal Engine 5 hero shooter that's heavier than most competitive titles — it wants a stronger GPU and 8GB+ VRAM for high frame rates. Target an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT at 1440p and lean on upscaling for competitive frames. A FixFixLabs build starts around £1,000. GPU & VRAM bound From £1,000 View guide ## GPU bound Put the budget in the graphics card; a mid-range CPU is plenty. 03 guides - FixFixLabs Black Myth: Wukong GPU bound ### [Best PC for Black Myth: Wukong](/gaming-pc/black-myth-wukong) Black Myth: Wukong is an Unreal Engine 5 showcase that leans hard on the GPU, especially with ray tracing and full-resolution effects. Target a strong 12GB+ GPU and rely on DLSS/FSR upscaling at 1440p and above. CPU needs are modest — this is a graphics-card game. A FixFixLabs build starts around £1,250. GPU bound From £1,250 View guide - FixFixLabs Red Dead Redemption 2 GPU bound ### [Best PC for Red Dead Redemption 2](/gaming-pc/red-dead-redemption-2) Red Dead Redemption 2 remains a genuinely demanding open-world game that rewards GPU power and 8GB+ VRAM at 1440p. A modern 6-core CPU is plenty; put the budget into the graphics card. An RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT gives a great 1440p high experience. A FixFixLabs build starts around £950. GPU bound From £950 View guide - FixFixLabs GTA V / GTA Online GPU bound ### [Best PC for GTA V / GTA Online](/gaming-pc/gta-v-online) GTA V Enhanced (2025) raised the bar with ray tracing and DLSS/FSR, and now requires an SSD and recommends an RTX 3060-class GPU. For smooth 1440p high settings target an RTX 4060 Ti and 16GB+ RAM. A well-rounded mid-range build handles it comfortably. A FixFixLabs build starts around £900. GPU bound From £900 View guide ## High-refresh competitive Built for stable, very high frame rates on a 144-240Hz monitor. 05 guides - FixFixLabs Fortnite High-refresh competitive ### [Best PC for Fortnite](/gaming-pc/fortnite) For competitive Fortnite the goal is high, stable frame rates in Performance mode, not maxed visuals. A fast CPU and a mid-range GPU (RTX 4060) are suitable for very high-refresh 1080p play in Performance mode. For maxed 1440p with Lumen you want a stronger GPU. A FixFixLabs build starts around £850. High-refresh competitive From £850 View guide - FixFixLabs Valorant High-refresh competitive ### [Best PC for Valorant](/gaming-pc/valorant) Valorant is light and CPU-bound — the aim is maximum stable FPS for a 240Hz+ monitor, not graphics power. A fast modern CPU and even a modest GPU support very high-refresh 1080p play. Spend on the CPU and a high-refresh monitor, not a flagship graphics card. A FixFixLabs build starts around £750. High-refresh competitive From £750 View guide - FixFixLabs Counter-Strike 2 High-refresh competitive ### [Best PC for Counter-Strike 2](/gaming-pc/counter-strike-2) CS2 rewards a fast CPU and high-refresh setup over raw GPU power. For a competitive 240Hz+ experience at 1080p you want a strong single-thread CPU and an RTX 4060-class GPU. This is a frames-first build, not a visuals build. A FixFixLabs build starts around £850. High-refresh competitive From £850 View guide - FixFixLabs Apex Legends High-refresh competitive ### [Best PC for Apex Legends](/gaming-pc/apex-legends) Apex Legends is CPU-sensitive and rewards high, stable frame rates for 144–240Hz play. A fast modern CPU with a mid-range RTX 4060-class GPU is suitable for high-refresh play at 1080p or 1440p. Prioritise CPU and a high-refresh monitor. A FixFixLabs build starts around £850. High-refresh competitive From £850 View guide - FixFixLabs Overwatch 2 High-refresh competitive ### [Best PC for Overwatch 2](/gaming-pc/overwatch-2) Overwatch 2 is well-optimised and CPU-friendly — easy high frame rates on modest hardware. A fast CPU and RTX 4060-class GPU are suitable for very high-refresh 1080p competitive play. One of the best value high-refresh builds you can spec. A FixFixLabs build starts around £800. High-refresh competitive From £800 View guide ## Runs on anything Light on hardware — a sensible budget build is genuinely enough. 01 guides - FixFixLabs League of Legends Runs on anything ### [Best PC for League of Legends](/gaming-pc/league-of-legends) League of Legends runs smoothly on almost any modern PC — it's light and CPU-friendly. A modest current-gen CPU and entry GPU support high-refresh 1080p play. If League is your main game, a budget build is genuinely all you need; spend the saving on a good high-refresh monitor. A FixFixLabs build starts around £600. Runs on anything From £600 View guide ## Not sure which parts you need? Send us your budget and the games you play. We'll return a named parts list with itemised UK pricing within 24 hours — free, with no obligation to order. 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