Are you looking for an option to survive the memory crisis? MyMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann presents a gaming PC that allows you to withstand the RAM crisis while still enjoying gaming.
The RAM crisis is causing many components to rise in price. If you want to upgrade your old gaming PC, you’ll be faced with prices that are sometimes unaffordable. However, if you do not want to upgrade but rather build new or buy completely, my personal recommendation at the moment is a gaming PC for 1,600 euros from the provider CSL.
For comparison, I also checked prices at One.de, Dubaro, and Memory PC. At Memory PC, you get a similar offer, and at Dubaro you pay almost 500 euros more for the configuration.
I have had quite good experiences with CSL myself: I have privately ordered through CSL for my brother-in-law and several friends and colleagues as well. I can’t personally say anything about other providers since I’ve never ordered from them.
What does it contain?
- The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is considered one of the best gaming CPUs you can buy. I would always prefer the Ryzen 7 7800X3D over the newer Ryzen 7 9800X3D because the newer model still struggles with defective motherboards.
- With the Radeon RX 9070 XT, you currently get the graphics card with the best price-performance ratio. The graphics card easily handles WQHD with high details, and the 16 GB of VRAM are future-proof. Additionally, the card can utilize AMD’s FSR 4.0, and the list of supported games is getting longer.
- 16 GB of DDR5 RAM will still be sufficient for gaming in 2026, but 32 GB would be more future-proof. Considering the high prices, however, I find 16 GB justifiable. Some developers have already lowered the RAM requirements for their games.
- Additionally, there is a 1 TB M.2 SSD. For most blockbusters, that is completely sufficient, but if you want to install many games at once, it might get tight eventually.
I use a very similar setup and am absolutely satisfied with the performance
How fast is the PC? I am currently using a self-built PC with similar specifications: I bought the Ryzen 7 7800X3D cheaply a few years ago, I bought the RX 9070 in 2025 and still consider it my best purchasing decision. However, my system has significantly more storage (4 TB) and a bit more RAM (32 GB) installed. I also use my system for video editing, which requires more storage and RAM. The video mouse test above, for instance, was done on my system.
I have been playing at UWQHD resolution for 3 years and can play most games here with stable 100 FPS or more. Modern shooters like Marvel: Rivals even run at 180 FPS with FSR 4.0. The controversial Highguard also runs at a stable capped 100 FPS, and in Forza Horizon 5, I can also achieve over 100 FPS at ultra settings.
For that reason, I can recommend the configuration mentioned here from CSL or Memory PC without hesitation from a performance perspective. If you only
want to play in Full HD, you could downgrade to the RX 9060 XT, thus saving about 200 euros.
From a long-term perspective, I would definitely go for the combination of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RX 9070 XT. With that, you’ll have a future-proof system for the next few years and will only need to upgrade or add RAM and the SSD.
Is the offer at CSL worth it? I calculated the prices and found the cheapest/common prices on Geizhals for the corresponding components. Currently (as of February 20, 2026), the following prices are available.
| Component (Geizhals) | Prices (in euros, as of February 20, 2026) |
|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 345.00 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 699.99 |
| 16 GB DDR5 | 250.00 |
| 1 TB M.2 SSD | 100.00 |
| Motherboard (AM5) | about 130.00 |
| Power supply + case | about 110.00 |
| Total Costs: | 1,634 euros |
The advantage is that CSL and MemoryPC primarily use standard components that can all be swapped out. You don’t get a proprietary monster like at Dell/Alienware, where all parts are specifically tailored to the case and exchanging them later is almost impossible. Later, adding more RAM or installing a second SSD is usually not a problem with companies like CSL or MemoryPC.
There’s also a 2-year warranty in case something goes wrong. So you don’t have to take your PC apart and search for the fault yourself.
The mark-up on Nvidia is expensive, and a Windows license is also missing
Where are there limitations?
- AMD’s RX 9070 XT can “only” use FSR 4.0. The technology is now mature, but it still cannot quite compete with DLSS 4.5. The mark-up for a similar RTX 5070 is at least 150 euros. In my opinion, it’s only worth it to a limited extent.
- The 1 TB SSD will also quickly become scarce if you want to install many large games. However, storage can easily be upgraded.
- Examples of large games: Marvel Rivals: 100 GB; Path of Exile 2: 115 GB; Where Winds Meet: 104 GB; Conan Exiles: 113 GB; and Forza Horizon 5: 176 GB
- 16 GB of DDR5 is sufficient in 2026, but 32 GB would be more future-proof. Should the memory crisis come to an end, you could easily upgrade here.
- A Windows license is missing. Officially, you will pay 145 euros, but you can also legally acquire the key for 20 euros (via GameStar.de). Often, these are so-called volume licenses. Alternatively, you can install Linux, such as Ubuntu, for free.
A cheaper alternative: The Steam Deck is still available in Germany and is a cheaper option if you just want to play. To find out who can benefit from the investment of around 700 euros and who should avoid it, read on MeinMMO: The Steam Deck is selling out soon: Who should buy it and who I strongly advise against purchasing
