League of Legends
The world’s biggest MOBA runs on almost any PC from the last decade. Integrated graphics hit 60 FPS easily — a modest CPU and any entry-level GPU deliver a locked 144 FPS for ranked play.
League of Legends is a 5v5 MOBA and consistently one of the most-played PC games in Singapore. Riot keeps the engine deliberately light so anyone can play — which makes LoL the single best game for a genuinely cheap first gaming PC. The frame rate ceiling is set by your CPU and the 60/144/240 Hz refresh rate of your monitor, not your graphics card.
Genre: MOBA | Developer: Riot Games | Price: Free-to-play
- CPU: Any quad-core from the last 8 years. Faster single-core = higher and more stable FPS.
- RAM: 8 GB is enough; 16 GB if you stream music, Discord, and browser alongside.
- GPU: Integrated graphics for 60 FPS; anything GTX 1050 and up for 144+ FPS at 1080p max.
- Storage: SSD recommended — champion select to loading screen is painful on an HDD.
Can LoL run on a laptop without a graphics card?
Yes. Any laptop with Intel UHD/Iris or AMD Vega integrated graphics runs LoL at 60 FPS on medium settings. If the laptop struggles, it’s usually dust and dried thermal paste causing throttling — not the hardware being too weak.
Is a gaming PC worth it just for League?
For LoL alone, a $480-class used desktop is more than enough. Spend the savings on a 144 Hz monitor — that upgrade changes how the game feels far more than extra GPU power does.
Our entry-level tested used desktops from $480 run LoL at 144+ FPS — ideal for students and first builds.
