Creative PC Build $1,800 CAD — 1080p 2026
Creative build optimized for a $1800 CAD budget. AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB delivers ~136 avg FPS at 1080p.
1080p
227
avg FPS
1440p
136
avg FPS
4K
76
avg FPS
Parts List
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
$449
CAD
Graphics Card (GPU)
AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB
$549
CAD
Motherboard
Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX
$219
CAD
Memory (RAM)
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-7200 64GB
$299
CAD
Storage (SSD)
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe PCIe 4.0
$189
CAD
Power Supply
Seasonic Focus GX-850 80+ Gold
$129
CAD
Case
Fractal Design Pop Air Black
$74
CAD
CPU Cooler
Arctic Freezer 36
$39
CAD
Estimated prices in CAD, subject to change — check the current price on Amazon.ca before buying. If a part is out of stock, a compatible alternative in the same tier gives similar results.
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Why this balance
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB are balanced for a $1800 budget — bottleneck score 22/100 (lower is better).
Seasonic Focus GX-850 80+ Gold PSU with 146% headroom — enough reserve for a future GPU upgrade.
These parts are usually found on Amazon.ca and at Canadian retailers. Availability and prices change — if something is out of stock, a compatible alternative in the same tier will do the job.
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