Best Computers for Fortnite (Battle Royale)

Fortnite Battle Royale is currently the most popular game on the planet right now and it's not hard to know why. With it's bright graphics and skillfull, heart-pumping gameplay, Fortnite is the game to play. You'll want to be playing on the best computers for Fortnite in order to get a competitive advantage over other players, with FPS and lag never ever being a problem.

In Fortnite Battle Royale, 100 players decend upon a map and aim to become the last player standing. Players can loot chests for rare weapons, farm resources and engage in combat across multiple locations. Slowly, the map size will shrink and players are forced to fight each other in ever-increasing smaller zones, giving exciting and adrenaline-pumped games.

What makes Fortnite so great? Well it's currently free to play on a variety of platforms, is one of the top most streamed games on Twitch and can be played on cheaper computers as well as high-end computers. There are no pay2win features in Fortnite, instead players can pay for cosmetic-only upgrades which change the look of your character in game.

When playing on PC, a good computer is required to run the game. Whenever you play games that require quick reactions, you need a computer that can handle high frames per second in gunfights otherwise you can be left behind. You'll also want a good monitor with low input lag so that your keyboard commands arn't delayed.

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Fortnite Battle Royale can be played on most platforms, including PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. So what kind of power do you need in order to run this game? Well, Fortnite's FAQ have both a minimum system requirements and recommended system requirements:

Our recommended PC specs for Fortnite Early Access are below. As we go through Early Access, these minimum requirements will change to include more hardware options. If your system does not meet these requirements, be sure to check back as we improve our optimization.

Recommended System Requirements:

Nvidia GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 equivalent DX11 GPU

2 GByte VRAM

Core i5 2.8 Ghz

8 GByte RAM

Windows 7/8/10 64-bit

Minimum System Requirements:

Intel HD 4000

Core i3 2.4 Ghz

4 GByte RAM

Windows 7/8/10 64-bit + Mac OSX Sierra (10.12.6+)

Based on the above settings we have curated a list of computers and PCs that are capable of running Fortnite Battle Royale. Don't forget to check out the FAQ. Some of these PCs and Computers do not come with a monitor, keyboard or mouse.

This list was last updated on April 2018.

Cheap Computers For Fortnite (under $600)

These computers should all be capable of running Fortnite based on the recommended specs. They have enough RAM to allow the game to run smoothly and all come with a dedicated graphics card for processing the game in good quality.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Price	Purchase
HP 8300 4K Gaming Computer
	3.2 GHz Intel Core i5	8GB	1TB HDD	GT730	$429.99	View On Amazon
CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA3400A Gaming Desktop
	AMD FX-6300 3.50GHZ Six-Core	8GB	1TB HDD	AMD Radeon R7 250	$539.99	View On Amazon
iBuyPower Gaming Enthusiast Desktop PC AM010A
	AMD FX-6300 3.5Ghz	8GB	1TB HDD	NVIDIA Geforce GT 710	$569.99	View On Amazon
Lenovo Ideacentre 710-25ISH High Performance Gaming Desktop
	Intel 2.7GHz i5-6400	8GB	1TB Hybrid	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 730	$529.00	View On Amazon

Best Computers For Fortnite (under $900)

Some of the best computers currently available; all of these computers come with powerful graphics cards, plenty of space and storage and fast CPUs with plenty of cores.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Price	Purchase
CUK Switch 77 - Gamer Ready Desktop
	Intel Pentium G4560	12 GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1060	$789.99	View On Amazon
Acer Predator AG3-710 Gaming Desktop Computer
	Intel i5-6400	8GB	128GB M.2 SSD + 1TB HDD	GTX 1060	$849.00	View On Amazon
HP OMEN Gaming VR Ready Desktop
	Intel Core i5-7400	8GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1060	$864.49	View On Amazon
SkyTech Archangel II Gaming Computer Desktop PC
	AMD RYZEN 5 1400	16 GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1060	$899.99	View On Amazon
SkyTech ArchAngel GTX 1050 Ti Gaming Computer Desktop
	AMD FX-6300 3.50GHz	8GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1050 Ti	$569.00	View On Amazon

High-End Computers for Fortnite

The high-end computers should be more than good enough to run Fortnite. They sport some of the newest graphics cards, including the GTX 1080 and come with plenty of RAM to keep the game running for longer.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Price	Purchase
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming Desktop PC ELEMENT003i
	Intel i7-8700K	16 GB	2TB HDD, 480GB SSD	GTX 1080	$2079.99	View On Amazon
SkyTech Oracle - Gaming Computer PC Desktop
	Intel i7-7700K	16 GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1060	$1329.99	View On Amazon
iBUYPOWER Gaming Elite Desktop PC Liquid Cooled AM8480i
	Intel i7-8700k	8GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1060	$1199.00	View On Amazon
SkyTech Omega Gaming Computer Desktop PC
	Intel i7-7700K	16 GB	2TB HDD, 240GB SSD	GTX 1080	$1799.00	View On Amazon
CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC Desktop
	Intel i7-8700K	16GB	240GB SSD, 1TB HDD	GTX 1080 Ti	$1999.00	View On Amazon

Unlimited Budget Computers for Fortnite

If you have an unlimited budget, these computers are for you. Capable of running any game, they have high amounts of ram, the latest and overpowered CPUs, powerful dedicated graphics cards and plenty of storage. These are some of the best computers for around.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Price	Purchase
CORSAIR ONE ELITE Compact Gaming Desktop PC
	Intel Core i7-8700K	32GB	480GB M.2 SSD, 2TB HDD	GTX 1080 Ti	$2999.99	View On Amazon
MAINGEAR Vybe - Intel i9 12-Core 7920X
	Intel i9 7920X	64GB	512GB M.2 SSD, 2TB HDD	GTX 1080 Ti	$4930.78	View On Amazon
2018 Latest HP OMEN 880 Gaming PC
	Intel i7-8700K	32GB	512GB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD	GTX 1080 Ti	$2699.95	View On Amazon
ADAMANT 18X-Core Liquid Cooled Media Workstation Gaming Desktop PC
	Intel Core i9 7980XE	128GB	10TB HDD 2TB NVMe SSD	2-way SLI Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	$9099.99	View On Amazon
iBUYPOWER Gaming Computer Desktop PC AM1040X
	Intel i9-7900X	32 GB	3TB 7200RPM HDD, 240GB SSD	GTX 1080 Ti	$2999.99	View On Amazon

FAQ for Fortnite Computers

What are the alternatives to playing Fortnite on a computer?

You can play Fortnite on most platforms: PC, Mac, PlayStation and Xbox One. If you'd like to play on laptop, check out the Best Laptops for Fortnite guide.

What are the best graphics cards for Fortnite?

Currently the best graphics card available is the GTX 1080 Ti. It can be quite pricey to buy it separately. A GTX 1070 and 1060 are more than good enough to run Fortnite.

Will having a good computer/PC make me a better Fortnite Player?

Whenever you play a competitive game like Fortnite, you'll want the latest hardware and gaming equipment. They give slight advantages, such as milisecond improvements, but they all make the difference when you're in a tough gunfight.

Suggestions for Fortnite Computers?

Got any suggestions for running Fortnite on a computer? What are you currently using? Do you find it runs well, or do you have lag? List your processor, ram, graphics card and HDD type in the comments below so we can see what everyone else is using.