What PC can I build for $1,700 CAD to get high FPS in Rainbow Six Siege and Fortnite?

If you don’t expect to upgrade for at least four years, a build using an older six-core processor and a stronger RX 9070 GRE-class graphics card could make sense. It offers the fastest gaming performance of the suggested options, with 32GB of RAM and 12GB of VRAM. The tradeoff is that moving to a newer CPU platform later would require replacing the motherboard and RAM as well.

A newer AM5-based build would be easier to upgrade later because you could keep the motherboard and memory when replacing the processor. Pairing 32GB of RAM with a slightly weaker 12GB graphics card may give up some performance today, but the extra VRAM and upgrade path make it a more balanced long-term choice. The best option depends on whether you prioritize maximum FPS now or future upgrades.

At this budget in Canada, pricing and availability can make things difficult. A strong option is a build with a Ryzen 5 5600X3D-class processor, 32GB of RAM, and an RX 9060 XT. That combination should deliver excellent gaming performance, and the processor is capable of supporting a much stronger graphics card later. The downside is that the older platform has no practical CPU upgrade path, and an 8GB graphics card may become limiting in newer games.

Used parts or local store bundles could help stretch the $1,700 CAD budget, especially for the graphics card or processor. A configuration with a Core i5-14600-class CPU and a high-end graphics card can perform very well, but claims around a $1,500 CAD total should be checked carefully because that combination is often over budget once the case, power supply, storage, and taxes are included.