sleeping beast with legit pricing(if the other 9070xt 499 is a bug)

7 parts · $1192.98 estimated · Created Aug 5, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longASRock$949.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (Black)850W · ATXCooler Master—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Retro 260 (Beige)fits GPU ≤370mm · cooler ≤165mmThermaltake$79.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL16 · 4×16GB (64GB)G.SKILL—
ASRock H610M HVSASRock—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Dogfish 240GB240GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeDogfish Technology$59.00Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 74/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~18% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~18% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 6 pts to B

Valuecosting ~10 pts

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

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~7 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +30% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i3-14100F + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
111 avg
62 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
65 avg
32 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
26 avg
24 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
201 avg
173 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
132 avg
91 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
55 avg
55 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 (18%)

CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +26% from the GPU you've chosen (median 65 fps → ~99 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 483W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.