As major sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday roll around, a familiar challenge emerges: constructing the most capable PC possible using solely discounted components. This year, Eurogamer has once again undertaken this task, presenting the "Eurogamer Prime Day 2026 PC build," a system assembled entirely from deals available on the final day of the sale, culminating in a £1476 total.
Core Components
The heart of this build is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, acquired for £199, down from £209. This 8-core, 16-thread processor offers a strong balance of gaming and content creation performance, with its single-chiplet design delivering competitive gaming benchmarks. Its AM5 platform also ensures future upgrade potential.
Paired with the CPU is the Asus Dual RTX 5070 GPU, a significant bargain at £480 (originally £626). This mid-range card has demonstrated capable 1440p gaming performance, often outperforming the RTX 4070 Super in ray-traced scenarios, such as in Alan Wake 2 and Cyberpunk 2077. The inclusion of DLSS 4 technology further enhances its value for high-refresh-rate gaming.
For storage, a Crucial P310 2TB NVMe SSD was selected for £183 (was £220). This PCIe Gen 4 drive boasts read speeds of up to 7100MB/s and write speeds up to 6000MB/s, with excellent random I/O performance contributing to swift system and game load times. The 2TB capacity provides ample space for a substantial game library and operating system.
Memory is handled by a Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL36 32GB kit, purchased for £300 (reduced from £345). This RAM configuration is optimized for the Ryzen 7 7700X, offering significant performance uplifts in demanding titles compared to slower DDR5 kits. The CL36 timings also present opportunities for overclocking.
Motherboard, Power, and Cooling
The MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wifi motherboard was chosen for £150 (a slight reduction from £160). This ATX board features PCIe 5.0 support for the GPU, three M.2 slots (one Gen 5), and DDR5 RAM support up to 8200MT/s. Modern connectivity is robust, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5-gigabit LAN, and a range of USB-C and USB-A ports.
Powering the system is a Corsair RM850e (2025) PSU for £74 (down from £86). Despite the components not strictly requiring 850W, this unit offers ample headroom for future upgrades and is compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, including the 12V-2x6 connector for high-power GPUs. Its fully modular design and Gold-rated efficiency further enhance its appeal.
CPU cooling is managed by the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE for a mere £25 (was £28). This dual-tower air cooler, equipped with dual 120mm PWM fans and six heatpipes, is capable of handling the 105W TDP of the Ryzen 7 7700X effectively and supports a wide range of modern CPU sockets.
Case and Additional Fans
The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) case was selected for £51 (reduced from £61). Praised for its ease of building, ample cable management features, and good airflow, this ATX case includes two pre-installed 120mm fans. For users seeking additional cooling, an inexpensive Arctic P12 5-pack was included for £14 (was £23), providing a cost-effective way to enhance thermal performance.
The finished build represents a potent 1440p gaming machine, offering a blend of speed, capacity, and upgrade potential, all achieved by strategically leveraging Prime Day discounts. The total cost of £1476 reflects a system that provides excellent value for its performance class.