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Ultra 55 D456 Next Day PC SY3148
Windows 11 Home AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 8GB 16GB DDR4 3200MT/s ASRock A520M-HVS 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe WD Green
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Windows 11 Home Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225 NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti 8GB 32GB DDR5 4800MT/s ASUS Prime H810M-A-CSM 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Estimated dispatch date: Monday, 19/10/2026
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A gaming PC is a desktop computer designed specifically to play video games. These machines use high-performance hardware, including powerful processors, dedicated graphics cards and fast memory, which allows them to run demanding games smoothly at high resolutions and frame rates. They typically have far more substantial cooling than a standard office computer, as gaming can place components under sustained load for hours at a time.
You can buy a gaming PC as a prebuilt system, ready to ship, or configure a custom build around your budget and the games you play.
A prebuilt gaming PC is a desktop computer that is delivered fully assembled, tested and ready to use, rather than a PC you build yourself from individual components. Also called a premade or ready built gaming PC, it removes the individual component research, the compatibility checks and the assembly, meaning you only need to unbox it, plug it in and you’re ready to game.
The alternative is a custom built PC, where you can select each individual component and have it assembled by our team. Prebuilt systems trade a lot of that choice for speed and simplicity: the configuration is predecided, the components are already in stock, and the machine can be shipped immediately to arrive as soon as the next day - providing that you order before 2pm Monday to Friday.
At CyberPowerPC UK we understand that sometimes you need a gaming PC now, rather than in a fortnight. Our prebuilt range ships PCs that are ready to use out of the box, built with the same components we use in our custom systems.
From cases and graphics cards to memory, storage and cooling, our in-house builders configure every system so that you don't have to. Our Intel, AMD and NVIDIA prebuilt PCs cover everything from budget gaming PCs for 1080p all the way through to high-end machines for 4K, allowing you to select the specification that matches your budget, preferred game requirements and place your order.
● Configured, built and tested in the UK by our own team, not shipped in as a sealed unit.
● Standard components throughout. No proprietary motherboards, cases or power supplies, so your system can easily be upgraded, repaired or resold with off-the-shelf parts.
● Full specification listed on every system, so you know exactly which internal components you are buying before you order.
● Dual-channel memory as standard, which matters more than most first-time buyers may realise.
● One warranty covering the whole machine, rather than separate claims across every component.
● Next Day shipping available across the prebuilt range.
● Peripherals and monitors can be added to your order from our Gear Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are prebuilt gaming PCs still worth it?
Yes, and more so than in previous years. Memory and storage prices have sharply increased as manufacturing capacity shifted toward AI datacentre demand, which means system builders buying at volume and contract pricing can now often beat what an individual pays at retail for the exact same parts. A build that may have come in under budget two years ago typically no longer does. As well as this, a prebuilt gaming PC gives you a single warranty covering the whole machine rather than separate claims across each component.
Is building a PC or buying a prebuilt PC a better option in the current market?
For most buyers right now, a prebuilt is the better option. It arrives ready to plug in and play, and one warranty covers the whole system, so if something goes wrong you contact us rather than working out which component failed. Our UK-based support team is available by phone, email and live chat. A prebuilt can also work out cheaper, because system builders buy components in volume, which softens the impact of rising prices on parts like memory and storage.
Building your own gives you complete control over every component, but at the cost of research time, assembly and separate warranties for each part.
Is it cheaper to buy a prebuilt or build your own PC?
In the current market a prebuilt gaming PC is typically the cheaper option, which reverses the position of only a few years ago. The reason is obtainment: system builders like CyberPowerPC UK purchase components in volume and hold stock bought before recent price rises, particularly on memory and storage. Building a gaming PC yourself still makes sense if you want complete control over every component, already own parts that you can carry over, or if you simply enjoy the building process. What has changed, however, is that self-building is no longer automatically the cheaper option.
What should I look for in a prebuilt gaming PC?
Start with the graphics card model, as the GPU has the largest single effect on gaming performance. After that, check it is balanced sensibly against the processor and memory. Beyond that, four things are important: a quality power supply with an 80 Plus efficiency rating, memory installed in dual channel rather than a single stick, a motherboard on a current socket so the CPU can be upgraded later, and standard ATX components throughout rather than proprietary parts. Every CyberPowerPC UK gaming PC meets all four criteria.
Do prebuilt gaming PCs use cheap components?
Some do, which is where the reputation comes from. The usual shortcuts are unbranded power supplies, a single stick of memory instead of a matched pair, and proprietary motherboards or PC cases that make later upgrades difficult or impossible. Our prebuilt PCs use the same components as our custom builds, with the full specification published on every system, allowing you to check before ordering rather than after it arrives.
Can you upgrade a prebuilt gaming PC?
Yes, provided it is built with standard components, which ours are. The graphics card, memory, storage and cooling can all be replaced, and the processor can be upgraded within the limits of the motherboard socket. The systems that cause problems are those using proprietary motherboards, non-standard power supply form factors or cases that will not accept a full-size graphics card, which is why it is worth checking before you buy rather than discovering it two years later.
How much should I spend on a prebuilt gaming PC?
Around £900 to £1,500 covers most casual gamers, delivering high frame rates at 1080p and capable 1440p performance in current titles. Below that you are into entry level territory, which can handle esports games like Valorant, CS2 and Fortnite, but requires lower settings, and would struggle with modern release games. Above £1,500 moves into high refresh 1440p and 4K. Whichever budget bracket you settle on, weigh the budget toward the graphics card, as it has the largest single effect on gaming performance.
How quickly can I get a prebuilt gaming PC from CyberPowerPC UK?
Order a Next Day gaming PC before 2pm Monday to Friday, and your PC will be shipped for next working day delivery to UK mainland addresses, excluding bank holidays. As our prebuilt PC range is assembled and tested in advance, rather than built to order, there is no wait for the build itself. Custom configurations will take longer, with the current build time shown in the checkout.