Gaming · $1,500 budget · 1440p, the sweet spot
1440p Gaming PC
The sweet spot: high settings at 1440p for about $1,500
1440p is where most gamers land: a clear step up from 1080p without the cost of 4K. This build pairs a graphics card with 12GB of memory or more to a strong gaming processor, 32GB of memory, and fast storage.
Expect high settings at 1440p in current games, and very high frame rates in esports titles.
The parts
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6-core · 12 threads · AM56-core processor tuned for gaming.$172Buy on AmazonCooler
NZXT Kraken 360AIO · 360mm radiator360mm liquid cooler to keep temperatures in check.$100Buy on AmazonMotherboard
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Elite X AXB650E · ATX · DDR5B650E board matched to the CPU socket (AM5).$220Buy on AmazonMemoryG.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16) DDR5-600032GB · DDR5-6000 · 2 sticks32GB of DDR5 for smooth multitasking.$95Buy on AmazonStorageCrucial P3 Plus 1TB NVMe (Gen4)1000GB · NVMe1TB NVMe for fast load times.$65Buy on AmazonGraphics Card
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB16GB VRAM · 267mm16GB graphics card, the engine of this build.$500Buy on AmazonCase
Fractal Design Meshify 2ATX/mATX/ITX · GPU ≤ 460mmRoomy case with clearance for every part in this build.$160Buy on AmazonPower Supply
Corsair RM750e 750W750W · 80+ Gold · Full modular750W 80+ Gold power with headroom to spare.$102Buy on AmazonPrices are approximate, from Amazon as of 2026-09-03. Each link opens the live Amazon price.
Best for
- 1440p at high settings in current AAA games
- High-refresh 1440p esports
- A build that stays relevant for years
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