1080p · competitive (240Hz+)
from £750
| CPU | Ryzen 5 7600 / Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4060 / RX 7600 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
300+ FPS territory. The monitor, not the GPU, is your real upgrade.
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Best PC for Valorant in 2026
High-refresh competitive
Specs verified July 2026 · built & warrantied in the UK by FixFixLabs
— The short answer
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 push 300+ FPS at 1080p. Spend on the CPU and a high-refresh monitor, not a flagship graphics card. A FixFixLabs build starts around £750.
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What actually matters for Valorant
Valorant runs on almost anything; the differentiator for competitive play is a fast CPU feeding a high-refresh monitor. A flagship GPU is wasted here. This is the cheapest genuinely-competitive build on the list — put the saving into a 240Hz+ display and a good CPU.
- Extremely light — CPU and monitor matter more than the GPU.
- 300+ FPS at 1080p on modest hardware.
- A flagship GPU is wasted; buy a 240Hz+ monitor instead.
- Lowest-cost competitive build we spec.
— SPEC SHEETS · BY TARGETREF · 20260730
Recommended Valorant builds by target
1440p · high refresh
from £900
| CPU | Ryzen 5 7600 / Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4060 / RX 7600 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
Still CPU-led at 1440p — the extra pixels cost this game very little.
4K · max visuals
from £1,200
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7700 / Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|
| GPU | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB / RX 7700 XT |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
Even at 4K maxed, Valorant asks far less than any other game here.
Prices indicative for July 2026, UK market. Component prices move weekly — your personalised quote shows exact current pricing.
— Free build brief
Get a Valorant 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. Valorant builds start from £750.
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Valorant PC — frequently asked questions
What PC do I need for Valorant?
Very little. A current-generation six-core CPU and an entry or mid-range GPU comfortably exceed 300 FPS at 1080p — the game is deliberately built to run on modest hardware.
Is Valorant CPU or GPU bound?
CPU bound in almost every configuration. That's why a fast processor and a high-refresh monitor deliver a better competitive experience than an expensive graphics card.
Is a 240Hz monitor worth it?
For competitive Valorant, yes — it's the single most noticeable upgrade because the game already produces frame rates well above 240 FPS on modest hardware.
Can you build a Valorant PC in the UK?
Yes. FixFixLabs builds, tests and warranties custom competitive machines in the UK. Tell us your budget and we'll return an itemised parts list within 24 hours — including honest advice on where not to spend.
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