Gaming PCs Built for
The Forest
The Forest is a well-optimised survival game that runs well on hardware that would struggle with its sequel. GPU handles environment fidelity, CPU manages enemy AI and world simulation. A budget or mid-range build delivers an excellent experience — you do not need to overspend.
Browse the builds below or call Kevin on 01902 714533. Tell him your monitor's resolution, whether you play co-op or solo, and your budget — he will confirm the right build for The Forest.
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700f Nvidia RTX 5070 Gaming PC - G6 Fusion 800 X5AMD Ryzen 7 8700f 8 core
A620M Motherboard
16GB+ DDR5 5200MHz
FAST 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
12GB Nvidia RTX 5070 Graphics
300mbps Wifi
Windows 11 Home£1,579.99
£1,480.00
AMD Ryzen 7 8700f Nvidia RTX 5070 Gaming PC - G6 Fusion 800 X5£1,579.99
£1,480.00
AMD Ryzen 7 8700f 8 core
A620M Motherboard
16GB+ DDR5 5200MHz
FAST 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
12GB Nvidia RTX 5070 Graphics
300mbps Wifi
Windows 11 Home
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AMD Ryzen 5 8400f RTX 5060 Ti PreBuilt Next Day Gaming PC - G6 ND 1000AMD Ryzen 5 8400f 6 Core CPU
Gigabyte A620 Motherboard
16GB 5200mhz DDR5 Memory
FAST 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Drive
Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Graphics
300mbps Wifi
Win 11 Home£1,315.87
£1,150.00
AMD Ryzen 5 8400f RTX 5060 Ti PreBuilt Next Day Gaming PC - G6 ND 1000£1,315.87
£1,150.00
AMD Ryzen 5 8400f 6 Core CPU
Gigabyte A620 Motherboard
16GB 5200mhz DDR5 Memory
FAST 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Drive
Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Graphics
300mbps Wifi
Win 11 Home
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Intel Core i5 12400f RTX 5060 Pre Built Next Day Gaming PC - G6 ND 800Intel Core i5 12400F 6 Core
H610 Motherboard
16GB DDR5 Memory
1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Drive
8GB Nvidia RTX 5060 Graphics
300MBPs Wifi
Windows 11 Home£1,121.95
£1,000.00
Intel Core i5 12400f RTX 5060 Pre Built Next Day Gaming PC - G6 ND 800£1,121.95
£1,000.00
Intel Core i5 12400F 6 Core
H610 Motherboard
16GB DDR5 Memory
1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Drive
8GB Nvidia RTX 5060 Graphics
300MBPs Wifi
Windows 11 Home
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Intel Core i7 14700f RTX 5060 Ti Pre-Built Next Day PC - G6 ND 1500Intel Core i7 14700f Twenty Core
Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
32GB 5200mhz DDR5
1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Drive
16GB Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Graphics
1733mbps Wifi & Bluetooth
Windows 11 Home£1,916.16
£1,750.00
Intel Core i7 14700f RTX 5060 Ti Pre-Built Next Day PC - G6 ND 1500£1,916.16
£1,750.00
Intel Core i7 14700f Twenty Core
Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
32GB 5200mhz DDR5
1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Drive
16GB Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Graphics
1733mbps Wifi & Bluetooth
Windows 11 Home
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What Does The Forest Need?
The Forest is accessible at every budget level. Entry hardware delivers a strong experience. Higher tiers reach higher resolutions and smoother frame rates in co-op.
Hardware thresholds are indicative. Actual performance varies with co-op player count and world complexity. Call Kevin on 01902 714533 for a specific recommendation.
What Each Tier Delivers
The Forest is budget-accessible. The entry tier delivers ultra settings at 1080p — you do not need to spend more unless you are targeting 1440p or above, or plan to also play Sons of the Forest.
Well-Optimised and Honest About What It Needs
The Forest is one of the survival games on the Ginger6 survival and horror category that genuinely rewards a budget build. The engine is efficient — the game was built with accessibility in mind, and that design decision shows in how it performs across a wide range of hardware. An entry-level dedicated GPU at 1080p ultra settings is not a compromise on this title. It is the appropriate tool for the job.
The GPU handles environmental rendering — trees, foliage, lighting, and water. These systems are well-implemented but not excessively demanding compared to modern titles. The CPU manages enemy AI, mutant pathfinding, and world state — particularly relevant in co-op sessions where multiple players are active across different areas of the map. A slow CPU shows up in co-op more than in solo play, which is worth knowing before choosing the entry tier for a group gaming setup.
The most important distinction for buyers of The Forest is whether they intend to also play Sons of the Forest on the same machine. The sequel is meaningfully more demanding — a build sized specifically for The Forest may run Sons of the Forest at reduced settings. If both titles are in your library now or planned for the future, sizing for the sequel is the better long-term decision. If The Forest is your specific game and you have no plans for the sequel, the entry tier is the honest recommendation — there is no performance reason to spend more.
Medium Settings vs Ultra Settings
Drag the slider to compare The Forest at medium and ultra settings. The visual step up is noticeable in foliage density and lighting quality.
Three Types of The Forest Player
Has been playing on console and wants to move to PC. The Forest is on the list alongside a few other titles. The entry tier is the honest recommendation — it delivers a complete experience in The Forest without overspending on hardware the game does not need. If Sons of the Forest is also planned, the mid-range tier is the smarter long-term choice.
Currently on an older desktop or a machine that struggles above 1080p. Wants to play The Forest at 1440p and also has one or two more demanding titles in mind. The mid-range tier covers The Forest at 1440p ultra and provides a capable starting point for Sons of the Forest at 1080p to 1440p medium without a further investment immediately.
Plays The Forest in a group of two to four. Co-op adds CPU load — mutant AI, world state, and network simulation all run on the processor simultaneously. The entry tier handles small co-op groups, but a mid-range build with a stronger CPU is the better choice for larger groups or those who also plan to run Sons of the Forest in multiplayer.
Call Kevin on 01902 714533 or email [email protected]. Tell him:
1. The games you play most often
2. Your monitor resolution and refresh rate
3. Whether you stream, record, or edit alongside gaming
4. Your approximate budget
No charge for the conversation. No pressure to buy.
Will This Build Cover Your Other Games?
Recommended for The Forest
Three builds — from budget entry to high-end. All hand-assembled in Wolverhampton, stress-tested for 24 hours, and covered by a 3-year warranty.
Delivers ultra settings at 1080p in The Forest with consistent 60fps. The entry tier is all you need for solo or small co-op play at this resolution. First-time PC buyers and players moving from console will find this build does not require compromise on any visual setting in this title.
1440p ultra in The Forest. Also covers Sons of the Forest at medium-to-high settings on the same machine. The right choice for players who own or plan to buy a 1440p monitor, or who intend to play both titles in the series.
The Forest at any resolution without limitation. Sons of the Forest at 1440p high settings with consistent 60fps. The build for players who want to run both titles without managing settings between them or revisiting hardware choices when the sequel pushes the build harder.
No Overspend. No Unnecessary Compromise.
The Forest is a game where honest component selection matters more than the premium part list. An entry-level build that is well-matched — the right CPU for NPC simulation, the right GPU for 1080p fidelity, and 16GB of DDR5 RAM configured correctly — delivers a better experience than a build with one expensive part and one bottleneck. Ginger6 selects components for the game you are playing, not for a specification sheet.
Cable management inside the case is handled to support clean airflow and reduce dust build-up around components. For an entry or mid-range build where every component is running near its practical limits, good thermal management keeps the CPU and GPU at sustained clock speeds rather than throttling back over a long session. This matters more at the entry tier than it does on a high-end build with significant thermal headroom.
BIOS configuration, XMP memory profiles, and firmware stability are confirmed before dispatch. Every Ginger6 build runs a 24-hour stress test: thermal behaviour under load, processor and GPU stability during extended play, memory responsiveness, storage consistency, and firmware stability. For a budget build at this tier, these checks are the most important part of the process — a component that is nearly stable is not the same as a component that is stable.
Kevin is on 01902 714533 if anything needs attention after the build arrives. The 3-year warranty applies to every build regardless of tier. For a first-time buyer at the entry level, that support is the part of the purchase that removes the uncertainty of buying a machine you cannot troubleshoot yourself.
What Do Ginger6 Customers Say?
Over 1,100 verified reviews. 93% five-star.
Consistent feedback across all tiers: honest advice before purchase, builds that perform as specified, and support that remains accessible after the machine arrives.
Read All Trustpilot Reviews"I chose Ginger6 to build me a gaming pc and was given such a fantastic service from start to finish. They were never too busy to answer any questions or give me advice on my build. The Delivery time was fast and the PC was packaged really well. The build looks fantastic and runs like a dream."
"Fantastic service, easy website to use. Had a gaming machine built to my own spec. Build looked fantastic, really neat and tidy. After sale service was great and that is a key thing with a new build. The phone was answered on second or third ring when I called. Altogether really satisfied."
"Inside looks super neat, runs very quiet and the fans keep the computer super cool. Haven't had a problem with it."
The Forest PC Questions Answered
Yes — The Forest is one of the more budget-accessible survival games available. An entry-level dedicated GPU paired with a mid-range CPU delivers ultra settings at 1080p with consistent 60fps in solo play and small co-op sessions. The game's engine is well-optimised, and the minimum hardware requirements for a good experience are modest compared to its sequel. If 1440p is your target, a mid-range build covers it fully.
The Forest's official minimum requirements are modest by current standards — a mid-range GPU from a few years ago and a quad-core CPU cover the published minimum. In practice, any current entry-level Ginger6 build exceeds the minimum by a meaningful margin and delivers a stable 60fps at high-to-ultra settings at 1080p. The minimum requirements on Steam reflect the threshold for the game to run, not the threshold for a comfortable experience — all Ginger6 builds target the latter.
Yes, significantly. The Forest uses an older engine with simpler lighting and less complex NPC simulation than Sons of the Forest. A build that runs The Forest at 1080p ultra will run Sons of the Forest at reduced settings — typically 1080p medium, depending on the GPU. If you plan to play both, size your build for Sons of the Forest rather than The Forest, and The Forest will run without any consideration at all.
16GB DDR5 is sufficient for solo play and standard co-op sessions in The Forest. 32GB provides additional stability in large co-op sessions or if you run other applications alongside the game — a browser, Discord, or streaming software. If you intend to also play Sons of the Forest on the same machine, 32GB is the better starting point for the sequel regardless of what The Forest requires.
The Forest is a survival game rather than a competitive shooter — 60fps is the practical performance target, and the game does not benefit from frame rates above 60fps in the same way that Valorant or CS2 do. Most players pair The Forest with a 60Hz or 144Hz monitor and run it at a frame rate that matches the monitor. High-end builds will produce frame rates well above 60fps at 1080p, which may be relevant if you use the same machine for other genres that benefit from high refresh rate monitors.
Every Ginger6 build includes a 3-year warranty as standard, including the entry tier. Kevin handles all warranty enquiries directly on 01902 714533. For a first-time PC buyer at the entry level, the warranty is particularly important — it removes the risk of being left without support if a component needs attention after the machine arrives.
If Sons of the Forest is in your library or on your list, size for it. A build sized for Sons of the Forest runs The Forest without any performance consideration — the predecessor is a straightforward game for that spec. A build sized specifically for The Forest will run Sons of the Forest, but at reduced settings compared to a build chosen for the sequel. The entry tier is the right choice if The Forest is your specific game and you have no plans for the sequel. Call Kevin on 01902 714533 and he will confirm the right build based on your actual library.
Ready to Play The Forest on a Proper PC?
Browse the gaming PC range or call Kevin directly. Tell him The Forest, whether Sons of the Forest is also on your list, and your budget. He will confirm the right build. No charge. No pressure.