Best gaming PC for Apex Legends

By Stephen Parsons, Sandbox Computers, Worcester. Last updated 14 October 2026.

Cover artwork © the game's publisher.

Apex Legends is a fast team battle game where squads fight to be the last ones standing. It is quick, busy and rewards smooth play, so a PC with a good graphics card makes all the difference.

What Apex Legends needs

Graphics card: the part that draws the picture, and the most important part here. Apex is medium to demanding. A mid-range graphics card plays it well at 1080p.
Processor: a decent modern processor keeps the game steady when lots is happening at once. Our AMD or Intel guide explains the choice.
Memory (RAM): 16GB is sensible.
Storage: an SSD (a fast storage drive) so the game loads quickly. Apex is a large game and has regular updates, so leave yourself some room.

PCs that play Apex Legends well

The cheapest PCs on our shop with a graphics card strong enough for this. Prices update by themselves.

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Dasher 3400G 1080 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1080 8GB

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
Memory: 16GB DDR4 memory
Storage: 500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested) + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows: Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£699

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Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

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Sandbox Typhoon 1080X Pro refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1080

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
Memory: 16GB DDR4 memory
Storage: 256GB SSD + 4TB 3.5-inch hard drive + 4TB hard drive
Windows: Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£759

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Games this PC plays

Fortnite Plays well
Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
Roblox Plays well
VALORANT Plays well
Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
League of Legends Plays well
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
Call of Duty® Plays on low settings

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

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Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Typhoon RTX 2070 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 5500 + RTX 2070

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB
Memory: 16GB DDR4 memory
Storage: 256GB SSD + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows: Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£799

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Games this PC plays

Fortnite Plays well
Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
Roblox Plays well
VALORANT Plays well
Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
League of Legends Plays well
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
Marvel Rivals Plays well

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Going further: high frame rates, 1440p and streaming

In a fast shooter, smoothness matters as much as looks. A higher frame rate means the picture updates more often, so movement is clearer and aiming feels more natural. To get that on a high refresh rate screen you need a stronger graphics card. Our guide to frame rate and refresh rate explains how the PC and screen work together.

A 1440p screen is sharper, which helps you spot players far away, but it asks more of the PC. Streaming your games online adds more work again.

For high settings or a 1440p screen

The cheapest PCs on our shop with a graphics card strong enough for this. Prices update by themselves.

Pre-order1080p gaming

Sandbox Gamer 1 gaming PC

Ryzen 5 5500 + Radeon RX 9060 8GB

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor: Ryzen 5 5500
Graphics: Radeon RX 9060 8GB
Memory: 16GB DDR4 3600MHz
Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
Windows: Windows 11 Home installed

£1,092.22

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Games this PC plays

Fortnite Plays well
Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
Roblox Plays well
VALORANT Plays well
Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
League of Legends Plays well
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
Marvel Rivals Plays well

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

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Pre-order1080p gaming

Sandbox Gamer 21 gaming PC

Ryzen 5 5600 + GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor: Ryzen 5 5600
Graphics: GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
Windows: Windows 11 Home installed

£1,276.92

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Games this PC plays

Fortnite Plays well
Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
Roblox Plays well
VALORANT Plays well
Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
League of Legends Plays well
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
Marvel Rivals Plays well

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Pre-order1080p gaming

Sandbox Gamer 2 gaming PC

Ryzen 5 5500 + GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor: Ryzen 5 5500
Graphics: GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Memory: 16GB DDR4 3600MHz
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
Windows: Windows 11 Home installed

£1,316.57

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Games this PC plays

Fortnite Plays well
Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
Roblox Plays well
VALORANT Plays well
Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
League of Legends Plays well
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
Marvel Rivals Plays well

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Which screen?

A 1080p screen with a high refresh rate is a popular choice for Apex. 1440p looks sharper if your PC can keep up. Read 1080p, 1440p or 4K and what size monitor is best for gaming. If you also play other shooters, see the best PC for Warzone.

Want the official specs? The Game Finder shows the minimum and recommended specs published by the makers of Apex Legends, and our PCs that meet them.

Questions people ask

Can I play Apex Legends without a graphics card?

Only at very low settings, and it will not be smooth in big fights. Apex is fast and busy, so a separate graphics card makes a real difference.

Is Apex Legends more demanding than Fortnite?

Generally a little, yes, especially at higher settings. It sits in the middle: lighter than Warzone, harder than Valorant or Rocket League.

Do I need a high refresh rate screen for Apex?

You do not need one, but many players like it. A high refresh rate screen updates more times each second, which makes fast fights feel smoother. The PC needs a stronger graphics card to make the most of it.

Is 16GB of memory enough for Apex Legends?

Yes. 16GB is a sensible amount for Apex. Consider 32GB if you also stream.

Still not sure? Call us on 01905 673738 or send us a message. Tell us your games and budget and we will give you a straight answer. You can also try our Which gaming PC? helper.