Gaming PC by budget
Best gaming PC €1,500 in 2026 — Full build guide
Direct answer
At €1,500, an RTX 4070 Ti Super or RX 7900 XT opens the door to competitive 1440p (165+ FPS) and playable 4K (40–60 FPS) in the most demanding AAA titles. Serious ray tracing becomes accessible without mandatory DLSS. This is the budget for players who want zero compromises for 3–4 years.
Looking for a gaming PC around €1,500? This page lists the best builds available on Amazon for this budget. Use the comparator below to find the PC that matches your games.
Example PCs on Amazon in this price range
Three desktops then three laptops from the PC4Games catalog near your comparator budget — each link opens Amazon (affiliate).
Desktop PCs — top picks
ionz G1 — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, NVIDIA RTX 5060 OC, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, 240mm AIO, 650W PSU, Windows 11 (IE)
RTX 5060 · Ryzen 5 7600X · 32 GB RAM
ADMI — Intel Core i5-14400F, NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB, 32GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD, 750W PSU, WiFi, Windows 11 (IE)
RTX 5070 · i5-14400F · 32 GB RAM
CyberPowerPC Luxe — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, 650W PSU, AIO liquid cooling…
RTX 5060 Ti · Ryzen 7 5700X · 32 GB RAM
Gaming laptops
Medion Erazer Crawler E30 15.6" — Intel Core i5-12450H, NVIDIA RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 144Hz FHD, Windows 11…
RTX 3050 · i5-12450H · 8 GB RAM
Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 11" FHD+ — MediaTek Kompanio 838, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC, Chrome OS, pen & keyboard (IE)
Integrated · Kompanio 838 · 8 GB RAM
LG gram Book 15U50T 15" FHD — Intel Core i5-1334U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, lightweight (IE)
Intel Graphics · i5-1334U · 16 GB RAM
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Popular games compatible with this budget
Complete your gaming setup
After picking a €1,500 PC, consider your monitor, headset, mouse, and keyboard: our accessory guides list popular Amazon picks (affiliate) for each category.
Tips for choosing the right €1,500 gaming PC
- ✓Prioritize a recent GPU: it's the component that has the most impact on gaming performance.
- ✓Make sure the PC includes an NVMe SSD. It drastically cuts loading times.
- ✓16 GB of RAM is the comfortable minimum. Dual-channel kits give better performance.
- ✓At €1,500, you can target smooth 1080p or start 1440p depending on the game.
- ✓Use the PC4Games comparator to filter by brand and form factor (laptop or desktop).
FAQ
Is a €1,500 gaming PC enough for current AAA games?
Yes, with a €1,500 budget, you can play most current AAA games at 1080p with medium to high settings. Some very demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing may require a higher budget.
Desktop or laptop at €1,500?
At this budget, a desktop generally offers better performance for the price. A laptop is more convenient but components cost more for the same performance.
Which brand for a €1,500 gaming PC?
Brands like Vibox, BEASTCOM, Sedatech, Acer Predator, MSI and ASUS ROG offer good builds in this range. Use the brand filter in the comparator to narrow down.
What GPU should I target at €1,500?
At this tier the GPU is roughly half of what matters for FPS. Compare RTX 40-series / RX 7000 listings on Amazon and cross-check your games in PC4Games to avoid a CPU bottleneck.
Prebuilt or DIY at €1,500?
Prebuilt systems usually win on time-to-play and warranty simplicity. DIY lets you tune every part but takes more research and deal hunting.
