Build & Spec Guides
Recommended specifications for different user types — desktop builds, laptop selections, and service opportunities.
Basic Office PC
£350–£500Receptionist, Admin, Data Entry
Handles email, web browsing, Office 365, and basic line-of-business apps. Prioritises reliability and low noise over performance. Should boot fast and feel responsive for everyday tasks.
Power User Office PC
£600–£900Accountant, Developer, Multi-tasker
For users running multiple applications simultaneously — accounting software, large spreadsheets, databases, IDEs, virtual machines, or dozens of browser tabs. Needs headroom for multitasking without slowdown.
Entry Gaming PC
£600–£800Casual Gamer, Student
Plays modern games at 1080p medium-high settings. Esports titles (Fortnite, Valorant, CS2) at 100+ FPS. Capable as a general-purpose PC too. Good starting point that's upgradeable.
Mid-Range Gaming PC
£1,000–£1,400Enthusiast Gamer, Streamer
Plays modern games at 1440p high-ultra settings. Capable of streaming gameplay while playing. Ray tracing enabled. Future-proofed for 2-3 years of AAA gaming.
High-End Gaming PC
£2,000–£3,000+Hardcore Gamer, Content Creator
No-compromise 4K gaming at high FPS. Maximum ray tracing quality. Professional-grade content creation capability. Flagship components with premium build quality throughout.
Professional Workstation
£1,500–£4,000+CAD Engineer, Video Editor, 3D Artist
Certified for professional applications. Maximum stability and reliability over raw speed. ECC RAM support where possible. ISV-certified GPU drivers prevent crashes during production work.
NAS / Home Server
£500–£1,500 (without drives)Small Business, Power User, Media Enthusiast
Centralised file storage, backup target, media server, and more. Runs 24/7 so power efficiency and reliability are critical. RAID provides redundancy against drive failure.