How these lists are made
Each list comes from our budget planner: most of the money goes to the graphics card, every part fits together, and the list is re-priced every day from recent listings in Germany. Totals are today's estimates in euros, including VAT; prices differ a little between EU countries.
Gaming PC under €800
A 1080p gaming PC for high settings in most games.
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Processor Intel Core i3-14100F €115 -
Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB €265 -
Motherboard ASUS PRIME H610M-K D4 ARGB €110 -
Memory Dell A9321912-OEM 16 GB DDR4 Memory €110 -
Storage Verbatim Vi3000 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 256GB €90 -
Power supply Chieftec EON ZPU-400S 400W Power Supply €50 -
Cabinet Chieftec AS-02B-OP Mid-Tower Case €55
Gaming PC under €1,000
High refresh 1080p or comfortable 1440p.
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Processor Intel Core i5-14400F €160 -
Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB €405 - Motherboard ASUS PRIME H610M-K D4 ARGB €110
- Memory Dell A9321912-OEM 16 GB DDR4 Memory €110
- Storage Verbatim Vi3000 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 256GB €90
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Power supply MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80+ Bronze €65 - Cabinet Chieftec AS-02B-OP Mid-Tower Case €55
Gaming PC under €1,500
For 1440p at high refresh rates, with room to upgrade.
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Processor AMD Ryzen 7 9700X €275 -
Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB €640 -
Motherboard Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 Motherboard €105 -
Memory Kingston ValueRAM €255 - Storage Verbatim Vi3000 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 256GB €90
- Power supply MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80+ Bronze €65
- Cabinet Chieftec AS-02B-OP Mid-Tower Case €55
Buying tips for Europe
- EU law gives a 14-day right of withdrawal on most online orders, so you can return a part that does not fit.
- Check that the power supply comes with an EU (Schuko) cable if you buy from another country.
- Windows, a monitor and peripherals are not in these totals.
FAQ
Can you build a gaming PC for €800 in 2026?
Yes, for 1080p gaming at high settings in most games. The list above shows today's parts and estimated total.
Is €1,000 enough for 1440p gaming?
For many games, yes, especially with upscaling. For high refresh 1440p in new games, the €1,500 list is the safer pick.
Do these prices include VAT?
Yes, they are estimates including VAT, based on German listings. They change daily; press a store button for the real price.
