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ASUS A31 Plus TG ARGB WHITE Midi Tower
In stock

ASUS A31 Plus TG ARGB WHITE Midi Tower

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Memory
16GB · 3200 MT/s · 2 × 8GB
NVMe SSD
1TB NVMe Gen 4
Motherboard
PRIME A520M-A II/CSM
Power supply
750W · 80 PLUS Gold
CPU cooling
ARCTIC Alpine 23
Warranty
Bronze — 1-year warranty included
Operating system
Windows 11 Pro
Wi-Fi
TP-Link Archer T4E
Full PC price £1,740.99
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Fractal Design North Midi Tower White
In stock

Fractal Design North Midi Tower White

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Memory
16GB · 3200 MT/s · 2 × 8GB
NVMe SSD
1TB NVMe Gen 4
Motherboard
PRIME A520M-A II/CSM
Power supply
750W · 80 PLUS Gold
CPU cooling
ARCTIC Alpine 23
Warranty
Bronze — 1-year warranty included
Operating system
Windows 11 Pro
Wi-Fi
TP-Link Archer T4E
Full PC price £864.99
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Corsair FRAME 4000D RS ARGB Midi Tower White
In stock

Corsair FRAME 4000D RS ARGB Midi Tower White

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Memory
16GB · 3200 MT/s · 2 × 8GB
NVMe SSD
1TB NVMe Gen 4
Motherboard
PRIME A520M-A II/CSM
Power supply
750W · 80 PLUS Gold
CPU cooling
ARCTIC Alpine 23
Warranty
Bronze — 1-year warranty included
Operating system
Windows 11 Pro
Wi-Fi
TP-Link Archer T4E
Full PC price £1,098.99
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ASUS ProArt PA602 Midi Tower Black
In stock

ASUS ProArt PA602 Midi Tower Black

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Memory
16GB · 3200 MT/s · 2 × 8GB
NVMe SSD
1TB NVMe Gen 4
Motherboard
PRIME A520M-A II/CSM
Power supply
750W · 80 PLUS Gold
CPU cooling
ARCTIC Alpine 23
Warranty
Bronze — 1-year warranty included
Operating system
Windows 11 Pro
Wi-Fi
TP-Link Archer T4E
Full PC price £1,716.99
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ASUS PRIME AP201 MicroATX Mini Tower Black
In stock

ASUS PRIME AP201 MicroATX Mini Tower Black

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Memory
16GB · 3200 MT/s · 2 × 8GB
NVMe SSD
1TB NVMe Gen 4
Motherboard
PRIME A520M-A II/CSM
Power supply
750W · 80 PLUS Gold
CPU cooling
ARCTIC Alpine 23
Warranty
Bronze — 1-year warranty included
Operating system
Windows 11 Pro
Wi-Fi
TP-Link Archer T4E
Full PC price £1,098.99
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FAQs

Choosing an AMD or Intel gaming PC

Choose a processor as part of a balanced system. Compare the exact CPU model, compatible motherboard, graphics card and cooling alongside the complete PC price.

Should I choose AMD Ryzen or Intel for gaming?

Both ranges include processors suited to gaming. Compare the exact models for your games, resolution and other tasks, rather than choosing on brand alone. The graphics card and the rest of the configuration also affect performance and value.

How many processor cores do I need?

Requirements vary by game and workload. More cores can help with supported applications and multitasking, but core count alone does not predict gaming performance. Consider the processor generation and performance in the tasks you plan to run.

Does the processor determine which other parts I can use?

The processor must be supported by the motherboard socket, chipset and BIOS. The motherboard also determines the supported memory generation and expansion options. Cooling and power need to suit the complete build. Review compatible choices in the configurator before ordering.

Can I compare processor options within my budget?

Yes. Start with gaming PCs by budget, then compare available processors in a PC's configurator. Include the graphics card, memory, storage and operating system in the comparison. Send us your games and budget if you need help narrowing the options.