Gaming PC by budget
Best gaming PC €400 in 2026 — Full build guide
Direct answer
A €400 gaming PC in 2026 can handle esports titles (CS2, Fortnite, Valorant, Apex Legends) at 1080p 60–100 FPS with a GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT. It's not enough for recent AAA games on ultra settings, but it's a solid starting point. Key requirement: dedicated GPU and NVMe SSD — avoid integrated graphics and HDD-only configs.
Looking for a gaming PC around €400? 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
Tour CyberPowerPC Regiment — AMD Ryzen 5 4500, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8 Go RAM, SSD 500 Go, Windows 11 (NL)
RTX 3050 · Ryzen 5 4500 · 8 GB RAM
Tour HYPER BYTE — AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, refroidissement liquide, 16 Go DDR4, SSD 1 To, Windows 11 Pro (NL)
Vega 8 · Ryzen 7 5700G · 16 GB RAM
Tour Alien Lab gaming — RGB, Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, Windows 11 (NL)
RTX 4060 · i5-13400F · 16 GB RAM
Gaming laptops
Portable 15,6" argent — lecteur d’empreinte, clavier rétroéclairé, usage bureautique (NL)
Intel UHD · N5095 · 8 GB RAM
Portable TIVIQUE — Intel N95, 15,6" FHD, 16 Go RAM, SSD 512 Go (NL)
Intel UHD · N95 · 16 GB RAM
Portable Tivique — Intel N97, 15,6" FHD, 16 Go RAM, SSD 512 Go (NL)
Intel UHD · N97 · 16 GB RAM
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Popular games compatible with this budget
Complete your gaming setup
After picking a €400 PC, consider your monitor, headset, mouse, and keyboard: our accessory guides list popular Amazon picks (affiliate) for each category.
Tips for choosing the right €400 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 €400, 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).
Bronnen en methodologie
FPS-ranges en componenten op deze pagina zijn gebaseerd op verifieerbare bronnen. PC4Games kruist ze met Amazon-aanbiedingen — zonder exacte fps op jouw pc te garanderen.
- Steam — exigences jeux populaires (CS2, Fortnite, Apex…)
Configs minimales officielles
- TechPowerUp — GPU Database
Spécifications GPU
- Tom's Hardware — GPU benchmarks
Hiérarchie performances
- Steam Hardware & Software Survey
Adoption matériel joueurs PC
- PC4Games — Méthodologie
Critères de sélection PC
- Digital Foundry — analyses 1080p entrée de gamme
Redactionele schattingen PC4Games (mei 2026). Werkelijke prestaties variëren met drivers, RAM en game-patches.
FAQ
Is a €400 gaming PC enough for current AAA games?
Yes, with a €400 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 €400?
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 €400 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 €400?
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 €400?
Prebuilt systems usually win on time-to-play and warranty simplicity. DIY lets you tune every part but takes more research and deal hunting.