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Budget Builds

Planning a build around a budget: what to prioritise, where to save, and whether to build at all.

Featured build Building a $1,500 gaming PC in 2026 How to split a $1,500 budget for 1440p gaming at 2026 prices, an example parts list with the reasons for each choice, how the parts fit together, a power estimate, and the assembly steps. 4 min read · Updated 23 Sep 2026
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  • How to split the budget
  • An example build
  • How the parts fit together
  • A power estimate
  • Assembly guide
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