Best of · UK · Field of 10
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Our pick
ADMI Gaming PC
ADMI Gaming PC - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6-16GB 3200MHz DDR4-1TB NVMe - X= Airflow RGB (Black) - WiFi - Windows 11
Why it’s our pick
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01 / Our pick
Rated 4.6 by 3 owners, which is thin. No editorial score for this one yet.
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02 / Best Premium
Rated 5.0 by 4 owners, which is thin. No editorial score for this one yet.
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Where it gives up
No discrete GPU limits gaming without hardware additions. 255W proprietary PSU restricts GPU upgrade options significantly.
Rated 4.3 by 148 owners. Our review scores it 7.0.
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Best Build Quality
Where it gives upIntegrated graphics only, no gaming capability out of the box. Proprietary PSU limits GPU upgrade options to low-profile cards.
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Best Value
Where it gives upNo discrete GPU, skip if you want to play modern games. Upgrade potential is essentially zero due to all-in-one design.
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Runner-up
Where it gives upi5-2400 CPU is from 2011 - skip if you need modern performance. No discrete GPU - skip if any gaming is on your agenda.
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Runner-up
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Every one of these still earns a place. Shorter entries because the decision is simpler: they do one job well and they tell you what they can’t do.
08Runner-upOur review scores it 3.5. ★★★★☆ 4.2 from 915 ratings.
09Runner-upOur review scores it 6.5. ★★★★☆ 4.3 from 642 ratings.
10Runner-upCPU: Intel Celeron 1017U 1.60 GHz · GPU: integrated. ★★★★½ 4.8 from 45 ratings.
The rules this ranking ran under, in plain sight: what we read, what we weighed and what no merchant can move.
How we picked
Our editors evaluated 10 Desktop options against the criteria readers actually weigh up: price, real-world performance, build quality, warranty, and UK availability. Picks lean toward what we'd recommend to a friend buying today, not specs-on-paper winners.
§ Editorial · The full guide · five proofs, nothing hidden
The shortlist told you what we picked; this zone shows the working. Come in through whichever doubt you’re carrying, or read straight down; we’d rather you checked us than trusted us.
Proof A · The spec sheet
↑ All doubts“Anyone can type a spec table.”
Here’s the sheet the desk works from, kept deliberately factual. Every row is written to be checked against the retailer’s current listing, and you should check. The table scrolls sideways inside its own frame; the page underneath stays still.
Proof B · What the numbers mean
↑ All doubts“I can read a spec sheet myself.”
You can, and you should. What follows is the part a sheet can’t do: the working between what these products have and what your desk actually needs, kept word for word.
Finding the best prebuilt desktops for streaming under £700 is trickier than it sounds. The market is flooded with refurbished office machines, budget all-in-ones, and a handful of proper gaming builds, all claiming to be streaming-ready. Some of them genuinely are. Others will leave you dropping frames mid-broadcast and wondering where your money went. We have pulled together 11 options across the full price range, from sub-£100 refurbs to near-budget gaming rigs, and assessed each one honestly for what matters most to streamers: CPU headroom, RAM, storage, and whether you can actually run OBS alongside a game without your PC having a meltdown.
Proof C · The write-ups
↑ All doubts“You’ve read the same three reviews I have.”
Ten write-ups, none folded away. We don’t lab-test, so every line below sticks to what can be defended: the published sheet, the owner ratings on the UK listings and our own reviews.
£689.99 | ★★★★½ (4.6)
Here's the thing: if you are serious about streaming, this is the machine to get. The ADMI Gaming PC pairs a Ryzen 5 5500 with an RTX 3050 6GB, and that combination matters enormously for streamers. Why? Because the RTX 3050 gives you access to NVIDIA's NVENC encoder, which offloads the streaming encode task from your CPU entirely. That means you can game at a decent frame rate while OBS handles your stream in the background, without either suffering badly.
The Ryzen 5 5500 is a proper six-core processor, not some cut-down budget chip. It handles OBS, Discord, a browser with your stream dashboard open, and a game simultaneously without breaking a sweat. Pair that with 16GB of DDR4 at 3200MHz and a 1TB NVMe SSD, and you have a machine that will not feel cramped for years.
The X= Airflow RGB case is actually decent for thermals, which matters if you are streaming for long sessions. Sustained loads generate heat, and a machine that throttles after 90 minutes of streaming is no use to anyone. The WiFi is built in, though as always, wired Ethernet is preferable for live streaming if your router is nearby.
At just under £675, this is the most expensive option in the roundup. But it is also the only one with a current-gen dedicated GPU, and for gaming streamers specifically, that distinction is significant. If your budget stretches this far, it is the clear pick among the best prebuilt desktops for streaming under £700.
£474.95 | ★★★★★ (5.0)
The Vibox I-7 is the pick that makes the most sense for streamers who are not primarily gamers. The Ryzen 3 3200G has integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which is not going to run modern AAA titles at high settings. But for streaming non-gaming content, just chatting, music production, creative work, or even lighter games like Minecraft or Stardew Valley, it is absolutely fine.
What stands out here is the spec for the money. Brand new, not refurbished, with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD included. That storage matters for streamers because local recordings eat space fast. OBS at 1080p60 can chew through 10GB per hour at decent bitrates, so having a full terabyte to play with is genuinely useful.
The 3200G's integrated graphics can handle basic streaming overlays and browser-based stream management tools without issue. Where it falls short is gaming-while-streaming. If you want to play something graphically demanding and broadcast it at the same time, the Vega 8 will struggle. That is the honest limitation here.
Windows 11 is pre-installed and WiFi is built in. It is a clean, ready-to-go package. For the price, it represents one of the better new-hardware options among the best prebuilt desktops for streaming under £700, especially if you are not a heavy gamer.
£200.00 | ★★★★☆ (4.3)
If you are just getting started with streaming and want a complete setup without hunting for a monitor separately, this bundle is hard to argue with. You get a refurbished Dell OptiPlex SFF tower with a 4th-gen Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD, and a 23-inch monitor, all for around £200. That is a proper streaming workstation for beginners at a very reasonable price.
The i7 4th gen (likely the 4770 or 4790) has four cores and handles OBS at 1080p streaming without much drama, as long as you are not trying to game heavily at the same time. For just chatting streams, podcast recording, screen sharing tutorials, or light gaming, this machine is sorted. The 16GB RAM means you can have OBS, a browser, Discord, and Spotify open without things grinding to a halt.
The 23-inch monitor is a bonus that genuinely changes the value proposition. Buying a monitor separately in the UK typically costs £80 to £150 minimum for anything decent. Getting one bundled in at this price point is a real advantage for anyone building a streaming setup from scratch.
The main caveats are the age of the hardware and the refurbished status. Dell OptiPlex machines are well built and tend to last, but check the seller's warranty terms carefully. The 500GB SSD is on the smaller side for streamers who record locally, so an external drive might be worth budgeting for.
£251.11 | ★★★★☆ (4.2)
The standout feature here is the 32GB of RAM, which is genuinely unusual at this price point. For streaming, that headroom is lovely. You can run OBS, a game, a browser with your stream dashboard, Discord, and a music app without any memory pressure at all. It is overkill for most streamers, honestly, but it is a nice problem to have.
The i7-6700 is a 6th-gen Intel chip, which is newer than the 4th-gen units in some other entries here. It handles 1080p software encoding in OBS comfortably for non-gaming streams. The 1TB SSD is fast and gives you plenty of room for local recordings. HDMI output is included, which is handy for connecting to a monitor or capture card setup.
Dell's SFF chassis is the reason this earns the Best Build Quality badge. These machines were built for commercial use and are genuinely well constructed. Quiet fans, solid internals, and a compact footprint that fits neatly on or under a desk. The refurbished units from reputable sellers tend to arrive in good condition.
The limitation, as with all the OptiPlex machines here, is the lack of a dedicated GPU. Streaming gaming content will rely on CPU encoding, which works but is less efficient than NVENC. For non-gaming streamers, though, this is a very capable and well-built machine at a fair price.
£378.99 | ★★★½☆ (3.7)
All-in-ones have a natural appeal for streamers who want a tidy desk. No tower, no cable mess, just the screen and a keyboard. This 23.8-inch FHD IPS unit delivers a sharp, colour-accurate display that is genuinely useful if you are monitoring your stream output locally. IPS panels handle colour better than cheaper TN alternatives, which matters if you care about how your stream looks on your end.
The Intel i5 processor clocking up to 4.4GHz is a modern chip, and 16GB of RAM gives you enough headroom for OBS alongside a browser and Discord. For non-gaming streaming, this is a capable machine. The keyboard and mouse are included, which rounds out the package nicely.
The 256GB SSD is the weak point for streamers. Local recordings will fill that up fast. You will want an external USB drive fairly quickly if you plan to save your streams locally. The all-in-one form factor also means limited upgradeability, so what you buy is largely what you are stuck with.
Thermals are worth watching too. All-in-ones pack everything into a tight space, and sustained streaming loads can cause them to run warm. That said, for casual streaming sessions of a couple of hours, it should be fine. A solid pick if desk tidiness is a priority.
£279.00 | ★★★★☆ (4.2)
The i5-2400 is a very old processor. Sandy Bridge architecture, released in 2011. That is the honest truth about this machine, and it matters for streaming because modern streaming software has moved on considerably since then. OBS Studio, Streamlabs, and similar tools are more demanding than they used to be, and a 2011 quad-core i5 will feel the pressure.
That said, the 1TB NVMe SSD is a genuine highlight. NVMe storage at this price point in a bundle that also includes a 21.5-inch monitor is unusual. For streamers who record locally and need storage space, that 1TB goes a long way. The 16GB of RAM also helps, giving the ageing CPU as much breathing room as possible.
For very light streaming, just chatting, screen sharing, or retro gaming, this machine can get the job done. But if you plan to stream anything graphically demanding or run a complex OBS scene setup with multiple sources, you will hit the CPU ceiling fairly quickly. The bundle price makes it tempting, but the hardware age is a real limitation.
£289.00 | ★★★☆☆ (3.0)
The GTX 750 is a decade-old GPU. Let's be clear about that. It will not run modern AAA games at playable frame rates, and it does not support NVENC in any useful modern form. But it does exist as a dedicated GPU, which means it takes some load off the CPU for display output and basic graphics tasks.
For streaming older games, indie titles, or retro content, this bundle has some appeal. The 22-inch monitor is included, the ARGB case looks the part on camera (which matters if you have a face cam pointed at your setup), and 16GB of RAM is a reasonable foundation. The 120GB SSD is genuinely too small though. You will be installing Windows and OBS and already wondering where the space went. The 500GB HDD helps, but HDDs are slow for recording.
At around £289, it sits in an awkward spot. The Dell OptiPlex bundles nearby offer more capable CPUs for similar or less money. The GTX 750 is the differentiator, but it is such old hardware that the advantage is minimal for streaming purposes. Worth considering only if the gaming aesthetics of the ARGB case matter to you and your stream's visual identity.
£145.00 | ★★★★☆ (4.2)
The OptiPlex 7020 with an i7-4770 sits in a reasonable middle ground. The 4770 is a 4th-gen Intel chip with four cores and Hyper-Threading, giving you eight logical threads to work with. For streaming non-gaming content in 1080p via OBS, it handles the job without too much complaint. The 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD are sensible specs for a streaming machine.
At around £148, it is priced fairly for what it offers. Not as cheap as the i5-4570 entry below, but noticeably more capable. The 7020 chassis is a proper Dell business machine, quiet and compact. The 300Mbps USB WiFi adapter is a bit of a bodge compared to built-in WiFi, but it works.
The honest limitation is the same as all the OptiPlex machines: no dedicated GPU, and 4th-gen hardware that is starting to feel its age. For streamers on a tight budget who need something reliable for non-gaming content, it is a decent option. But if you can stretch to the i7-6700 model above, the newer architecture is worth the extra spend.
£87.33 | ★★★★☆ (4.3)
At around £94, this is the cheapest option in the roundup that can technically run modern streaming software. The i5-4570 is a quad-core 4th-gen Intel chip, and it will run OBS. Just. For very basic streaming, think just chatting or simple screen shares, it scrapes by.
But the 8GB of RAM and 120GB SSD are the real problems. 8GB is below the recommended minimum for comfortable streaming in 2026. With OBS, a browser, and Discord open, you will be bumping against the memory ceiling regularly. And 120GB of storage means you cannot record locally at all, really. You are streaming direct to platform only, with no local backup.
Look, if this is genuinely all you can spend right now, it is a functional starting point. But budget for a RAM upgrade (another 8GB of DDR3 is cheap) and an external drive almost immediately. Without those additions, the streaming experience will be frustrating. It earns the Best Under £100 badge by default, but manage your expectations accordingly.
£199.99 | ★★★★½ (4.8)
Honest review: this machine should not be on a streaming list in 2026. The Intel Celeron 1017U runs at 1.6GHz with two cores and no Hyper-Threading. It has 4GB of RAM. It ships with Windows 8.1 with Bing, which Microsoft stopped supporting years ago. And OBS Studio's minimum requirements will make this machine sweat.
For streaming, it is not a realistic option. Modern streaming software, browser-based stream management tools, and even Discord together will push this chip to its limits. You might get a very basic, low-resolution stream working with significant effort and compromises, but the experience will be poor.
It earns the Best Under £50 badge because it is the cheapest machine in the roundup and there is no other candidate for that slot. But the badge comes with a strong caveat: do not buy this for streaming. If you need a machine purely for very light web browsing or word processing and streaming is not the goal, it might serve a purpose. For the topic of this roundup, it does not.
Proof D · Method & disclosure
↑ All doubts“You’re paid to say this.”
This page carries affiliate links; they never set the order. We don’t lab-test: rankings come from published specifications, the owner ratings on the UK listings and our own reviews.
Each machine in this roundup was assessed against the specific demands of streaming. We looked at CPU generation and core count, RAM capacity, storage speed and size, GPU presence and capability, and the overall value proposition for streamers at each price point. We cross-referenced real owner feedback from UK buyers, checked seller warranty terms, and compared specs against OBS Studio's recommended system requirements. Refurbished units were assessed for seller reputation and return policy quality alongside raw hardware specs.
Proof E · The verdict
↑ All doubts“Every guide crowns something.”
A crown that can’t be argued with isn’t proof of quality; it’s proof nobody checked. So rather than restate the winner’s virtues, we defend the crown against the strongest cases to take it.
ADMI Gaming PC
Cross-examination · Three challengers, taken seriously
At £474.95 today against the winner’s £689.99, its strongest case is the £215 it hands back. Owners rate it 5.0 from 4 ratings. If the cheaper pick covers the job you actually do, take the saving with a clear conscience. The crown stays where it is because rank follows fit for the job in the title, not the receipt, and its full argument is in the write-up above.
At £200.00 today against the winner’s £689.99, its strongest case is the £490 it hands back. Owners rate it 4.3 from 148 ratings. Our review scores it 7.0. If the cheaper pick covers the job you actually do, take the saving with a clear conscience. The crown stays where it is because rank follows fit for the job in the title, not the receipt, and its full argument is in the write-up above.
At £251.11 today against the winner’s £689.99, its strongest case is the £439 it hands back. Owners rate it 4.2 from 193 ratings. Our review scores it 7.0. If the cheaper pick covers the job you actually do, take the saving with a clear conscience. The crown stays where it is because rank follows fit for the job in the title, not the receipt, and its full argument is in the write-up above.
The original verdict, preserved in full
The best prebuilt desktops for streaming under £700 cover a wide range of use cases and budgets, and the right choice depends entirely on what you plan to stream. If gaming-while-streaming is the goal, the ADMI Gaming PC with its Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 3050 is the clear winner and the only machine here with a genuinely modern GPU. For non-gaming streamers who want new hardware without the premium, the Vibox I-7 Gaming PC delivers solid specs at a fair price. Beginners building a setup from scratch should look seriously at the Dell OptiPlex bundle with the 23-inch monitor included. And if your budget is very tight, the refurbished Dell i7-6700 SFF offers the best build quality and 32GB of RAM for well under £300. Whatever you choose, prioritise 16GB of RAM and an SSD over 256GB, and you will have a machine that handles streaming without constant frustration.
We read everything, we hide nothing, and we sign what we publish. Corrections are welcome and printed when we’re wrong.
The Vivid Repairs desk
Vivid Repairs · 20 August 2026
End of the full guide · Back to the doubt index ↑ · The FAQ is next ↓
Yes, but only with the ADMI RTX 3050 or standard ADMI GTX 1650 variants. The RTX 3050 handles demanding games at 1080p60 whilst maintaining clean encoding; the GTX 1650 requires some quality compromise. Budget Dell machines lack dedicated graphics and cannot stream AAA games at acceptable quality. The DAHONGYUN all-in-one and Mac mini are unsuitable for competitive game streaming.
No. The Mac mini has access to fewer games than Windows machines, and streaming Windows-exclusive titles is not possible. Choose Mac mini if you stream creative work, indie games, cloud games, or non-gaming content. Game streamers should choose Windows machines like the ADMI options.
Yes, both Dell OptiPlex machines include manufacturer warranty. However, as refurbished corporate stock, components are older and more prone to eventual failure. Warranty typically covers hardware defects. Support quality is standard Dell: phone lines and online resources available, though response times may be slower than new product support.
The RTX 3050 is worth the extra cost if you stream games regularly or plan years of streaming growth. The GTX 1650 is sufficient for casual gaming streams and talk content. If budget is tight, the GTX 1650 variant at the same price as the RTX option provides good value, though encoding efficiency is noticeably lower.
Yes, with exceptions. The ADMI machines and Dell OptiPlex have standard desktop RAM and SSD slots, so upgrades are straightforward. The Mac mini is difficult to upgrade: RAM and storage are soldered, making expansion impossible after purchase. The DAHONGYUN all-in-one has limited upgradability due to integrated design. Budget for upgrades before purchase if expansion might be needed.
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That’s the field: ten prebuilt desktops for streaming under £700, ranked for the job in the title and nothing else. We read the published specifications, the owner ratings and our own reviews; we haven’t handled these products, and no maker moves the order. Figures checked against the live Amazon UK listings, page updated 20 August 2026.
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