July 2026 Upgrade

8 parts · $2571.35 estimated · Created Jun 25, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X8C/16T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$399.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC (White)16GB VRAM · 288mm longGIGABYTE$749.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Ice)RAM ≤8200GIGABYTE$209.50↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
XPG BLADE1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeXPG$199.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB (White)DDR5-6800 · CL34 · 2×16GB (32GB)G.SKILL$569.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 (White)Air tower · 158mm tallThermalright$42.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Super Flower Leadex III GE (Black)1000W · ATXSuper Flower$149.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
HAVN HS 420 (Black)fits GPU ≤480mm · cooler ≤185mmHAVN$249.99Amazon ↗

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BBuild Score 88/100Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

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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.

How to improve · 2 pts to A

Valuecosting ~6 pts

Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps

Expected performancecosting ~2 pts

100 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 100% above 60 fps, 60% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 7 7700X + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
129 avg
95 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
68 avg
51 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
100 avg
65 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
84 avg
63 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
148 avg
107 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
462 avg
302 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

Well-matched

Your CPU and GPU are well-matched at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data (median 100 fps across 5 demanding AAA games), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 530W draw / 1000W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.