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.

Budget Computers For Fortnite

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	Purchase
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	AMD Ryzen 3 2300X	8GB	1TB HDD	NVIDIA GT 1030	Check Price On Amazon
AMD Quad Gaming Computer
	Athlon X4 950	16GB DDR4	512 GB SSD	AMD Radeon RX 550	Check Price On Amazon
2021 Latest Dell XPS 8940 Desktop
	Intel Core i9-11900K	16GB RAM	512GB SSD + 3TB HDD	Intel UHD Graphics 750	Check Price On Amazon
(Renewed) Dell Optiplex 9020 Mini Tower Desktop PC,
	Intel Core i7-4770	32GB Ram	1TB SSD	Integrated	Check Price On Amazon
Gaming PC Desktop Computer by Alarco
	Intel Core i5-2400	8GB	1TB Hard Drive	GTX 650	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

Best Computers For Fortnite

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	Purchase
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	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	8GB	240GB SSD	AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Nitro 50 N50-620-UA91 Gaming Desktop
	Intel Core i5-11400F	8GB	512GB NVMe M.2 SSD	GTX 1650	Check Price On Amazon
CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC
	Intel Core i5-11600KF	16GB	500GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD	RTX 3060	Check Price On Amazon
CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC
	Intel Core i5-11400F	8GB	500GB NVMe SSD	RTX 2060	Check Price On Amazon
Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Desktop
	Intel Core i5 10400F	8GB	1TB NVME SSD	RTX 3050	Check Price On Amazon
SkyTech Chronos Mini Gaming Computer PC Desktop
	Intel Core-i3 10100F	8GB	500GB SSD	GTX 1650 4G	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

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	Purchase
CUK Continuum Micro Gamer PC
	Intel i9-9900KF	32GB	1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super	Check Price On Amazon
MSI Trident X (SFF) Gaming Desktop
	Intel Core i9-11900K	64GB	2TB SSD + 2TB HDD	RTX 3090	Check Price On Amazon
Thermaltake LCGS View 390 AIO Liquid Cooled CPU Gaming PC
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X	16GB	1TB NVMe Gen4 M.2	RTX 3090	Check Price On Amazon
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop TraceMR
	Intel i7-12700KF	16GB	1TB NVMe SSD	RTX 3080Ti	Check Price On Amazon
Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop
	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X	16GB	1TB NVMe SSD	RTX 3080	Check Price On Amazon
Skytech Prism II Gaming Computer PC Desktop
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X	16GB	1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD	RTX 3080 Ti	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Predator Orion 3000 PO3-630-UA15 Gaming Desktop
	Intel Core i7-11700F	16GB	512GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD	RTX 3070	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

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	Purchase
OMEN - GT13-0090 30L Gaming Desktop PC
	Intel i9-10850K	32GB	1 TB SSD	NVIDIA RTX 3090	Check Price On Amazon
ZOTAC Gaming MEK Ultra Gaming PC
	Intel Core i7-9700	32GB	512GB NVMe SSD/4TB HDD	RTX 3080	Check Price On Amazon
ASUS ROG Strix G35CZ Gaming Desktop PC
	i9-10900KF	32GB	1TB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD	RTX 3080	Check Price On Amazon
CORSAIR ONE i145 Compact Gaming PC
	Intel Core i7-9700K	32GB	2TB HDD	RTX 2080 Super	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on January 2021

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.