Best $1800 PC Build for Elden Ring (2026)
A balanced $1800 gaming PC tuned for Elden Ring at 1440p. Built around the RX 7800 XT for roughly 60 FPS at 1440p.
Build summary
Estimated total
$1,236
Expected performance
60 FPS @ 1440p
Recommended Parts List
| Component | Part | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Card | RX 7800 XT | ~$500 (estimated) | — |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | $244 | View |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte B650M H | $110 | View |
| Memory | Kingston Savage 32 GB (4x8GB DDR4-2400) | $65 | — |
| Storage | 2 TB NVMe SSD | ~$140 (estimated) | — |
| Power Supply | Apevia Galaxy 850W | $70 | View |
| Case | Razer Tomahawk ATX | $60 | — |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Frozen Warframe 240 SE ARGB | $48 | — |
| Total | $1,236 | ||
6 of 8 parts priced from our live catalog; remaining parts show typical market estimates. Prices and availability update automatically.
Why This Build for Elden Ring
At the $1800 budget, the RX 7800 XT is the best-performing graphics card that clears a smooth 60 FPS floor in Elden Ring at 1440p without blowing the budget — our data has it averaging 60 FPS. The rest of the build is balanced around it so the GPU is never bottlenecked at this resolution.
Memory, storage, and the power supply are sized for headroom, so this is a platform you can upgrade later rather than replace. Want more frames or higher settings? Compare the other budget tiers below.