Gaming PC Build $1,500 CAD : 1440p 2026
Gaming build optimized for a $1500 CAD budget. AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB delivers ~136 avg FPS at 1080p.
Target: 1440p
We do not publish estimated frame rates. Real figures depend on the game, the settings and the drivers, and only measured testing means anything. See our component reviews for findings from independent reviewers.
Parts List
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
$340
CAD
Graphics Card (GPU)
AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB
$549
CAD
Motherboard
Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX
$219
CAD
Memory (RAM)
Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5-6400 32GB
$159
CAD
Storage (SSD)
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0
$129
CAD
Power Supply
SOURCE REQUIRED : 550W ATX 3.1, 80+ Gold, fully modular
$
CAD
Case
NZXT H510 Flow Matte White
$99
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 7700 and AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB are balanced for a $1500 budget — bottleneck score 20/100 (lower is better).
SOURCE REQUIRED : 550W ATX 3.1, 80+ Gold, fully modular PSU with 179% 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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