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 |
Single-thread speed sets the ceiling — pair with a 240Hz+ monitor.
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Best PC for Counter-Strike 2 in 2026
High-refresh competitive
Specs verified July 2026 · built & warrantied in the UK by FixFixLabs
— The short answer
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.
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What actually matters for Counter-Strike 2
CS2 is more demanding than CS:GO but still CPU-led for competitive frame rates. Single-thread speed and a high-refresh monitor decide your experience; a mid-range GPU is plenty at 1080p. Spend on CPU and display.
- CPU single-thread speed leads competitive frame rates.
- Mid-range GPU is plenty at 1080p competitive.
- 240Hz+ monitor is the priority upgrade.
- More demanding than CS:GO but still frames-first.
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Recommended Counter-Strike 2 builds by target
1440p · high refresh
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 |
Holds very high frame rates at 1440p without over-spending on GPU.
4K · max visuals
from £1,450
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4070 Super / RX 7800 XT |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 2TB NVMe SSD |
X3D cache plus a strong card for players who want 4K high refresh.
Prices indicative for July 2026, UK market. Component prices move weekly — your personalised quote shows exact current pricing.
— Free build brief
Get a Counter-Strike 2 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. Counter-Strike 2 builds start from £850.
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Counter-Strike 2 PC — frequently asked questions
Is CS2 CPU or GPU bound?
CPU bound for competitive frame rates. Single-thread performance is what pushes you past 240 FPS, while a mid-range graphics card is entirely sufficient at 1080p.
Is CS2 harder to run than CS:GO?
Yes, noticeably — the Source 2 engine and its lighting are heavier. It's still a frames-first game, but the hardware floor is higher than CS:GO's was.
What monitor should I pair with a CS2 build?
A 240Hz or faster 1080p display. Given the frame rates a decent CPU produces, refresh rate is where you feel the improvement most in competitive play.
Can you build a Counter-Strike 2 PC in the UK?
Yes. FixFixLabs specs, builds and warranties custom competitive machines in the UK. Tell us your budget and monitor and we'll return an itemised parts list within 24 hours.
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