BUILD GUIDE · High-refresh competitive

Best PC for Apex Legends in 2026

Reviewed 12 August 2026 · FixFix Labs build desk

— 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 is suitable for high-refresh play at 1080p or 1440p. Prioritise CPU and a high-refresh monitor. A FixFixLabs build starts around £850.

Category: High-refresh competitive
Indicative from: £850
Targets: 03
Specs verified: August 2026

— Hardware priorities

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 target

Recommended Apex Legends builds by target

Apex Legends recommended builds compared by performance target
Component	1080p · competitive (240Hz)from £850	1440p · balancedfrom £1,050	4K · max visualsfrom £1,500
CPU	Ryzen 5 7600 / Core i5-13600KF	Ryzen 7 7700 / Core i7-13700F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
GPU	RTX 4060 / RX 7600	RTX 4060 Ti 16GB / RX 7700 XT	RTX 4070 Ti Super / RX 7900 XT
RAM	16GB DDR5-6000	32GB DDR5-6000	32GB DDR5-6000
Storage	1TB NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe SSD
Note	A high-refresh target where CPU headroom helps protect frame-time consistency in fights.	High refresh at 1440p without paying for GPU you won't use.	For players who want 4K without giving up high frame rates.

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

A high-refresh target where CPU headroom helps protect frame-time consistency in fights.

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.

These are FixFix Labs editorial targets, not publisher benchmarks or stocked products. Actual performance varies by game version, settings, drivers and component model. Prices are indicative for August 2026in the UK; your personalised quote confirms exact current parts and pricing.

— Sources and method

Requirements checked against primary sources

Publisher or platform requirements establish the baseline. The target configurations above are our editorial recommendations for a balanced complete PC; they are not measured benchmark guarantees.

EA Apex Legends PC system requirements

Last reviewed 12 August 2026 · FixFix Labs build desk

— 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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— Build questions

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?

Choose a target that matches your monitor: high-refresh for general competitive play, or very high refresh for a faster display. Treat the configuration as a starting point because patches, settings and fights change the result.

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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