1080p · competitive (240Hz)
from £850
| CPU | Ryzen 5 7600 / Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4060 / RX 7600 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
Comfortably past 144 FPS; the CPU protects your 1% lows in fights.
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Best PC for Apex Legends in 2026
High-refresh competitive
Specs verified July 2026 · built & warrantied in the UK by FixFixLabs
— The short answer
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 comfortably exceeds 144 FPS at 1080p/1440p. Prioritise CPU and a high-refresh monitor. A FixFixLabs build starts around £850.
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What actually matters for Apex Legends
Apex responds well to a fast CPU for steady high frame rates; a mid-range GPU is sufficient at 1080p/1440p competitive settings. Put budget into CPU and a high-refresh display rather than a flagship card.
- CPU-sensitive for stable high frame rates.
- Mid-range GPU is enough at competitive settings.
- 144–240Hz monitor is the key pairing.
- Good value high-refresh build.
— SPEC SHEETS · BY TARGETREF · 20260730
Recommended Apex Legends builds by target
1440p · balanced
from £1,050
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7700 / Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB / RX 7700 XT |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
High refresh at 1440p without paying for GPU you won't use.
4K · max visuals
from £1,500
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4070 Ti Super / RX 7900 XT |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 2TB NVMe SSD |
For players who want 4K without giving up high frame rates.
Prices indicative for July 2026, UK market. Component prices move weekly — your personalised quote shows exact current pricing.
— Free build brief
Get a Apex Legends spec built for your budget
Tell us your budget and resolution and we'll return a named parts list with itemised UK pricing within 24 hours. Apex Legends builds start from £850.
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Apex Legends PC — frequently asked questions
Is Apex Legends CPU or GPU bound?
CPU-sensitive at competitive settings. A fast processor is what keeps frame rates stable in busy end-game fights; a mid-range graphics card is enough at 1080p and 1440p.
What frame rate should I aim for?
144 FPS as a floor, 240 FPS if you're playing seriously on a matching monitor. The competitive build above clears 144 FPS comfortably at 1080p and 1440p.
Do I need 32GB of RAM?
16GB is fine for Apex alone. 32GB is worth it if you stream, keep a browser open, or play other more memory-hungry games on the same machine.
Can you build an Apex Legends PC in the UK?
Yes. FixFixLabs specs, builds and warranties custom competitive machines in the UK. Tell us your budget and monitor refresh rate and we'll send an itemised parts list within 24 hours.
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