Budget Price. Nothing Budget About It
The Sword series is our value gaming range: RTX 5060 graphics, six to ten-core processors, liquid or tower cooling and panoramic glass cases that look good on the desk, not hidden under it. Built for smooth 1080p gaming, every Sword is hand-assembled, stress tested and set up in our London workshop.
The Sword Range
Value builds that still look the part. Every Sword below is available exactly as listed or customised before assembly, with the graphics card, memory, storage and case changed to suit your games and your budget.
A Budget PC That Looks Premium
Budget gaming PCs used to mean a closed black box with poor airflow. Sword builds use glass-panel cases with RGB fans, branded parts and proper cooling, so the value shows in the price, not the presentation.
Browse the range →Which Sword?
Tell a UK technician your monitor, your games and your budget, and we will tell you honestly which Sword fits, or whether spending a little more on a BattleBox Pro would pay off for you.
Call 0207 096 5008 →Built for the Games Most People Play
Most of the world's most-played games run brilliantly at 1080p on the right mid-range hardware. Sword is specified for exactly that. Pick your game and see what to expect.
Counter-Strike 2
High frame rates at 1080p for 144Hz monitors.
Valorant
Very high frame rates. One of the easiest games for a Sword.
Fortnite
Performance mode for ranked, or high settings for casual play.
Call of Duty & Warzone
Smooth 1080p with sensible settings and DLSS 4 enabled.
Apex Legends
Stable frames at 1080p for 144Hz play.
Cyberpunk 2077
Playable 1080p with DLSS 4 and frame generation on the RTX 5060.
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p with upscaling. A demanding game for any budget build.
Alan Wake 2
Very demanding. Expect 1080p with upscaling and tuned settings.
Flight Simulator
Playable 1080p; Flight Sim benefits most from more memory.
Star Citizen & Sim Racing
Single-screen 1080p racing with room for a wheel and pedals.
Baldur's Gate 3 & RPGs
Enjoyable 1080p play in big RPGs with tuned settings.
EA Sports FC & Racing
High refresh 1080p with responsive input.
Minecraft RTX & Modded
Smooth Minecraft, with shaders and mods on sensible settings.
VR & Mixed Reality
Entry-level VR is possible; we will advise on your headset.
Streaming & Capture
NVENC encoding lets you stream 1080p without losing much performance.?Playing Something Else?
Tell us the game and your monitor and we will say honestly how a Sword will run it. Call 0207 096 5008 →Inside a Sword Build
A budget build is still a hand build. Every Sword is assembled by one technician from start to finish in our London workshop, to the same standard as our flagship machines.
- Branded parts including NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Corsair and DeepCool
- Glass-panel cases with RGB fans and planned airflow
- Stress testing with CPU and GPU loaded together before sign-off
- Windows, BIOS updates and Game Ready drivers set up before dispatch
Where a Budget Build Should Spend Its Money
A good value PC puts money where you feel it and saves where you do not. Here is how every Sword spec sheet is balanced.
RTX 5060 at the Core
The graphics card decides most of your gaming performance, so it gets the biggest share of the budget, with DLSS 4 and frame generation included.
Enough Cores, Not Too Many
Six to ten-core Ryzen 5 and Core i5 chips give strong 1080p gaming performance without spending money a GPU could use better.
DLSS 4 Does the Heavy Lifting
AI upscaling and multi frame generation let a mid-range card run demanding games far better than raw power alone would allow.
Real Cooling, Not a Stock Fan
Selected builds use a 240mm liquid cooler, and glass-front cases with RGB fans keep air moving so the PC stays quiet and steady.
Branded Power Supplies
Corsair CX series supplies with proper ratings, because a cheap unbranded PSU is the one place a budget build should never cut corners.
16GB as Standard
16GB of RGB memory running at its rated speed is the sweet spot for 1080p gaming with Discord and a browser open.
1TB NVMe
Fast NVMe storage means quick boots and short load screens, with room for a sensible game library.
Room to Grow
Standard parts and sensible power supplies mean you can add memory, storage or a bigger graphics card later.
Is a Sword Right for You?
Sword is built for 1080p. Find your row below to see if it fits, or when stepping up makes more sense. Not sure? Call 0207 096 5008.
| How You Play | Your Display | Recommended Build | Why It Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| First gaming PCFortnite · Minecraft · Roblox | 1080p at 60–144Hz | Sword | Plenty of performance for popular games, at a price that makes sense. |
| Competitive esportsValorant · CS2 · Rocket League | 1080p at 144–165Hz | Sword | High frame rates in esports titles, which are light on hardware. |
| Modern AAA at 1080pWarzone · EA FC · Forza | 1080p at 144Hz | Sword | The RTX 5060 with DLSS 4 handles current releases at 1080p. |
| Students & familiesGaming plus coursework | 1080p | Sword | One affordable PC for homework, streaming and gaming. |
| Light streamingOBS · Discord | 1080p, second screen | Sword | NVENC encoding keeps streaming overhead low. |
| High refresh 1440pApex · Warzone | 1440p at 144Hz+ | BattleBox Pro V2 | 1440p needs more GPU power than a budget build is designed for. |
| Ray tracing & 4KCyberpunk · Alan Wake 2 | 1440p or 4K | BattleBox Pro / Nebula | Heavy ray tracing needs more VRAM and a faster graphics card. |
| All-white setupBudget with style | 1080p to 1440p | Eclipse Pro V2 | Similar value, with a matched white build. |
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Made for Smart-Money Gamers
If you want a proper gaming PC without paying for performance you will never use, Sword is for you.
First-Time PC Gamers
An easy, reliable start in PC gaming with a machine set up and ready to play.
Esports Players
High frame rates in the games that matter most for competitive play.
Students
One machine for coursework, browsing and gaming, at a student-friendly price.
Families
A shared PC for homework, streaming and gaming that the whole house can use.
Console Switchers
Moving from console to PC without jumping straight to flagship prices.
Second-PC Buyers
A dependable second machine for a sibling, a spare room or a LAN setup.
Casual Gamers
Smooth play in popular games without tweaking settings every evening.
New Streamers
A capable starting point for streaming 1080p gameplay.
Gift Buyers
A PC that looks great out of the box and is ready to use on day one.
Yes, a Sword Can Handle That
- Play Fortnite, Minecraft and Roblox smoothly at 1080p
- Push Valorant and CS2 past 144Hz
- Run Warzone and EA Sports FC at 1080p with DLSS 4
- Try path-traced games with DLSS 4 and frame generation
- Stream 1080p gameplay using NVENC encoding
- Keep Discord and a browser open while you play
- Handle homework, office apps and video calls
- Boot and load games quickly from NVMe storage
- Edit simple videos for YouTube or TikTok
- Run quietly on a desk thanks to proper cooling
- Show off RGB lighting through a glass panel
- Take a graphics card or memory upgrade later on
From Order to Desk: How Every Sword Is Built
Budget price, same process. Every Sword goes through the same five stages as our flagship builds before it leaves Tottenham Court Road.
Spec Review
A technician checks your configuration against your games and monitor before parts are picked.
Hand Assembly
One technician builds it start to finish, with tidy cabling and planned airflow.
Stress Testing
Full-load runs with CPU and GPU loaded together, with thermals and stability checked.
OS & Driver Setup
Windows installed and updated, BIOS updated, memory profile enabled and Game Ready drivers loaded.
QC & Dispatch
Final checklist sign-off, then packed securely for fully insured free UK delivery.
What's in the Box
Your Sword Gaming PC
Hand-built, tested and ready to play the moment it is plugged in.
Windows Installed
Updated and set up, with Game Ready drivers loaded.
Power Cable
Everything needed for first boot, plus Wi-Fi antennas where fitted.
Component Documentation
Manuals and accessories for fitted parts, included in the box.
Warranty Details
Your 3-year warranty terms and UK support contacts.
Protective Transit Packing
Foam bracing so your build arrives safely.
Popular Sword Upgrades
Every Sword is built to order. These are the changes budget buyers most often make before assembly.
RTX 5060 Ti
A step up in graphics performance for higher settings at 1080p.
32GB Memory
More headroom for streaming, modding and multitasking.
2TB NVMe
More space for a growing game library.
240mm Liquid Cooler
Cooler, quieter running under long sessions.
Case Choice
Pick the glass-panel case and RGB style that suits your desk.
Wi-Fi
Add wireless if your PC will not sit near the router.
Starter Bundle
Add a 1080p high-refresh monitor, keyboard, mouse and headset.
Spread the Cost
Klarna, Clearpay and PayPal Credit at checkout, subject to status.
Warranty
Budget Price, Full Warranty
Every Sword ships with the same 3-year standard warranty as our flagship builds, backed by the UK technicians who assembled it. Exact terms are shown on each product page.
From Our Workshop to Your Desk
Free UK Delivery
Securely packed, fully insured and free anywhere in the UK. Buying for a birthday? Tell us and we will prioritise the build.
Collect in Central London
Pick up from 48 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 2EF, and see it running before you take it home.
Talk to a Real Builder
Free advice on 0207 096 5008, Mon–Sat 9am–7pm.
Long-Term Aftercare
Upgrade fitting, driver help and honest advice for years after purchase.
Spread the Cost
Klarna, Clearpay and PayPal Credit at checkout.
See It Before You Buy
Visit our showroom to see builds running in person.
Why Buy a Budget PC From Us
A cheaper PC should not mean cheaper care. Here is what you get with every Sword.
The Right Build, Not the Biggest
We will tell you when a Sword is all you need, and when a small step up is genuinely worth it.
Hand-Built in London
Assembled on Tottenham Court Road and supported by the same team afterwards.
Branded Components
NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Corsair and DeepCool parts, listed on each product page.
Rated by Real Customers
Strong Trustpilot and Google ratings, with a 3-year warranty behind every build.
Explore the Rest of the Line-Up
Sword is our entry range. When your games or monitor ask for more, these series take over.
RTX 5070 to 5090 Gaming PCs
The next step up, for high-refresh 1440p and 4K.
View BattleBox Pro →Eclipse SeriesAll-White Gaming PCs
White builds from entry level to RTX 5090.
View white builds →Nebula SeriesRTX 5090 Flagship PCs
Our top-tier builds for native 4K and path tracing.
View Nebula range →BattleBox HydroCustom Liquid Cooled
Hard-line custom loops for enthusiasts.
View Hydro range →StreamingStreaming & Content PCs
Setups built for AV1 streaming and editing.
View streaming builds →Cortex WorkstationsCreator & AI Workstations
For editing, 3D, CAD and local AI work.
View workstations →Budget Gaming PC Questions, Answered
Is a Sword good enough for modern games?
Yes, at 1080p. The RTX 5060 with DLSS 4 runs popular and competitive games at high frame rates and handles most modern releases with sensible settings. For 1440p high refresh or heavy ray tracing, a BattleBox Pro is a better fit.
What is the difference between Sword builds?
Sword builds share the RTX 5060 and differ mainly in processor, cooling and case. Some use AMD Ryzen 5 processors and others use Intel Core i5 chips, with liquid cooling on selected models. Check each product page for the exact specification, or call us for advice.
Can a Sword run 1440p?
It can in lighter and esports titles, and with DLSS 4 in some others, but it is designed for 1080p. If you have a 1440p monitor, we will usually recommend the BattleBox Pro V2.
Is it worth buying a budget prebuilt instead of building my own?
For many people, yes. You get a hand-built, stress-tested PC with Windows set up, a 3-year warranty and UK support, without the risk of sourcing and assembling parts yourself.
Can I customise a Sword before ordering?
Yes. Every Sword is built to order, so the graphics card, memory, storage, cooling and case can be changed before assembly.
What warranty comes with a Sword?
The same 3-year standard warranty as our other ranges, with UK technical support for as long as you own the PC. Exact terms are listed on each product page.
Can I upgrade a Sword later?
Yes. It uses standard parts, so memory, storage and the graphics card can be upgraded later. We can also fit upgrades for you in store.
Is a Sword good for streaming?
For 1080p streaming, yes. NVENC encoding on the RTX 5060 handles the stream with little impact on your game.
How long does delivery take?
Most builds dispatch within one to three working days after building and testing, with free insured UK delivery. Collection from our Central London store is also available.
Can I spread the cost?
Yes. Klarna, Clearpay and PayPal Credit are available at checkout, subject to status.
A Proper Gaming PC, at a Sensible Price.
Talk to a UK technician who plays, not a sales script. Tell us your monitor, your games and your budget, and we will match you to the right Sword, or tell you honestly if something else suits you better.
