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 |
Performance mode past 240 FPS — pair it with a 240Hz+ monitor.
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Best PC for Fortnite in 2026
High-refresh competitive
Specs verified July 2026 · built & warrantied in the UK by FixFixLabs
— The short answer
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) push well past 240 FPS at 1080p on Performance mode. For maxed 1440p with Lumen you want a stronger GPU. A FixFixLabs build starts around £850.
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What actually matters for Fortnite
Competitive players run Performance mode for maximum FPS on a 240Hz+ monitor, which is CPU-led and light on the GPU. Casual players who want maxed visuals with Lumen need a stronger graphics card. Decide which you are: frames or visuals. Most competitive builds prioritise CPU and a high-refresh monitor.
- Performance mode is CPU-led and hits very high FPS on modest GPUs.
- Maxed visuals with Lumen need a much stronger GPU.
- 240Hz+ monitor matters more than a flagship card for competitive play.
- Great value competitive build.
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Recommended Fortnite builds by target
1440p · balanced (Lumen)
from £1,150
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7700 / Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB / RX 7700 XT |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
Enough GPU for Lumen visuals while staying high-refresh friendly.
4K · max visuals
from £1,600
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4070 Ti Super / RX 7900 XT |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 2TB NVMe SSD |
Maxed Lumen and hardware ray tracing at 4K is purely a GPU cost.
Prices indicative for July 2026, UK market. Component prices move weekly — your personalised quote shows exact current pricing.
— Free build brief
Get a Fortnite 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. Fortnite builds start from £850.
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Fortnite PC — frequently asked questions
What FPS can I expect in Fortnite Performance mode?
Well past 240 FPS at 1080p on a fast modern CPU with a mid-range card such as an RTX 4060. Performance mode strips back the rendering deliberately so the CPU sets your ceiling.
Should I buy a better GPU or a better monitor?
For competitive play, the monitor. A 240Hz+ display transforms the experience far more than a flagship graphics card you can't feed frames to in Performance mode.
What do I need for maxed visuals with Lumen?
A considerably stronger GPU. Lumen and hardware ray tracing are heavy, so plan on an RTX 4060 Ti class card at 1440p and higher tiers at 4K.
Can you build a Fortnite PC in the UK?
Yes. FixFixLabs builds, tests 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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