The most common question we get is some version of: "How much will this cost me?" It's a fair question, and most shops dodge it. Here's our complete, transparent breakdown of custom PC costs in Nigeria in 2026 — component by component, tier by tier.
Before the numbers: all prices in naira are estimates as of mid-2026. Component prices fluctuate with the dollar exchange rate — when the naira weakens, prices go up. We'll flag which components are most dollar-sensitive.
The Foundation: CPU + Motherboard
These two must be compatible (same socket), so they're priced together:
- Entry (office/student): Intel Core i3-13100 + B660 board — ₦120,000–₦150,000
- Mid (gaming/creative): Intel Core i5-13600K or Ryzen 5 7600X + B760/B650 board — ₦220,000–₦290,000
- High (workstation/serious gaming): Ryzen 7 7700X or i7-13700K + Z790/X670 board — ₦350,000–₦500,000
- Pro (3D/AI/architecture): Ryzen 9 7950X or i9-13900K + premium board — ₦600,000–₦900,000
These are highly dollar-sensitive — a 10% naira depreciation typically adds ₦15,000–₦40,000 to this pair.
RAM
- 8GB DDR4 — ₦25,000–₦35,000 (acceptable only for very basic office use)
- 16GB DDR4 — ₦45,000–₦65,000 (minimum for gaming or any creative work)
- 32GB DDR4/DDR5 — ₦90,000–₦140,000 (recommended for most users)
- 64GB DDR5 — ₦220,000–₦320,000 (workstations, Revit, heavy Blender)
Always buy two matching sticks (dual-channel). One 32GB stick is worse than two 16GB sticks at the same price.
Storage (SSD)
- 512GB NVMe SSD — ₦35,000–₦55,000 (too small for creative work)
- 1TB NVMe SSD — ₦65,000–₦95,000 (comfortable minimum)
- 2TB NVMe SSD — ₦130,000–₦180,000 (recommended for editors and developers)
- 4TB NVMe SSD — ₦270,000–₦380,000 (serious storage needs)
Skip HDDs for your primary drive. An SSD makes every task feel faster — Windows boots in 10 seconds, not 90.
GPU (Graphics Card)
The most expensive single component, and the most dollar-sensitive:
- Integrated graphics (no discrete GPU) — ₦0 extra, adequate for office/light use only
- NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB — ₦220,000–₦280,000 (1080p gaming, light video editing)
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti — ₦330,000–₦400,000 (1080p/1440p gaming, colour grading)
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 — ₦500,000–₦620,000 (4K gaming, Blender, DaVinci Resolve)
- NVIDIA RTX 4080 — ₦900,000–₦1,100,000 (professional rendering, AI workloads)
- NVIDIA RTX 4090 — ₦1,500,000–₦1,900,000 (top-end: architecture visualisation, ML training)
GPU prices swing wildly with exchange rate. A GPU that cost ₦350,000 when dollar was ₦1,400 costs ₦420,000 when dollar hits ₦1,680.
Power Supply (PSU)
Never cut corners here. A cheap PSU can destroy every other component:
- 550W 80+ Bronze (budget, no GPU or low GPU) — ₦35,000–₦55,000
- 650W 80+ Gold (mid-range GPU) — ₦55,000–₦85,000
- 850W 80+ Gold (RTX 4070 and above) — ₦90,000–₦140,000
- 1000W 80+ Platinum (RTX 4080/4090 workstations) — ₦150,000–₦230,000
Given Nigeria's power situation — NEPA surges, generator spikes — a quality PSU with proper protection circuits is even more critical here than elsewhere.
Case + Cooling
- Mid-tower case (decent airflow) — ₦30,000–₦80,000
- CPU cooler (stock is usually fine for non-overclocked, aftermarket for K-series) — ₦15,000–₦60,000
- Case fans (3-pack quality fans) — ₦15,000–₦35,000
For Abuja's climate, prioritise cases with mesh front panels. Solid metal-panel cases trap heat badly.
Operating System + Peripherals
- Windows 11 Home (genuine license) — ₦45,000–₦65,000
- Monitor: 24" 1080p — ₦90,000–₦130,000; 27" 1440p — ₦200,000–₦350,000
- Keyboard + mouse (decent combo) — ₦20,000–₦60,000
- UPS (600VA, essential) — ₦45,000–₦80,000
Real-World Build Totals
Putting it together for three common use cases (PC components only, no monitor):
- Office/student build: i3 + 16GB + 512GB SSD + no GPU — ₦280,000–₦380,000
- Mid gaming build: i5/Ryzen 5 + 16GB + 1TB + RTX 3060 — ₦580,000–₦750,000
- High-end creative/gaming: i7/Ryzen 7 + 32GB + 2TB + RTX 4070 — ₦1,100,000–₦1,400,000
- Pro workstation: Ryzen 9 + 64GB + 2TB + RTX 4080 — ₦2,200,000–₦2,800,000
Labour and Assembly
A reputable custom builder charges ₦30,000–₦80,000 for assembly, cable management, Windows installation, and testing. This is worth every naira — poor assembly causes overheating, instability, and voided component warranties. Ask what's included: you want at minimum assembly, cable management, stress testing, and Windows clean install.
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