WF2 Era 2 Build

11 parts · $4278.12 estimated · Created Jul 1, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i9-1290016C/24T · 5.1 GHz boostIntel$329.99Amazon ↗
GIGABYTE Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 288mm longGIGABYTE$739.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS ROG STRIX B760-I GAMING WIFIRAM ≤7600ASUS$279.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB (Black)DDR5-6400 · CL32 · 2×16GB (32GB)G.SKILL$479.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Origin Storage Samsung 980 Pro 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$509.99Newegg ↗
Samsung 870 EVO 2.5" 1TB1TB · SATA SSDSAMSUNG$374.25Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Rocket 44TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSabrent$479.99Amazon ↗
Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" 2TB2TB · SATA SSDSAMSUNG$494.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair SF1000 (2024)1000W · SFXCorsair$269.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Era 2 (Midnight Blue)fits GPU ≤326mm · cooler ≤70mmFractal Design$219.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Nautilus 240 RS ARGBAIO liquid · 276mm radiatorCorsair$99.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 80/100Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

Pick a use case to see how this build scores for it:

1440p gaming: Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i9-12900 + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
126 avg
90 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High
63 avg
47 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
98 avg
62 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High
80 avg
60 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
140 avg
98 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
424 avg
281 1% low

Estimates via HowManyFPS · cached up to 24 hours.

Why these are estimates?

These numbers are model-predicted averages, not measured benchmarks of your specific system. Treat them as ballpark guidance, not a promise. Real framerate depends on:

Your full system (RAM speed, storage, drivers, OS, background load)
In-game scene complexity, multiplayer player count, mods
Driver updates and game patches after this estimate was made
Display, thermals, and how your case manages airflow

If you want a measured number for your specific build, the only reliable answer is to benchmark it yourself once you own the parts.

Balance

CPU-bound (33%)

Both CPU and GPU sit at HIGH, but 1440p gaming leans on the CPU — a stronger CPU at this GPU tier would unlock more frames.

Compatibility

2 warnings

Power

PSU Excellent · 511W draw / 1000W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.