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

7 parts · $1186.04 estimated · Created Aug 5, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longASRock$829.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (Black)850W · ATXCooler Master$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Retro 260 (Beige)fits GPU ≤370mm · cooler ≤165mmThermaltake$79.07↓ AmazonAmazon ↗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$62.00Newegg ↗

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DBuild Score 68/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~44% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~44% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 2 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~13 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +43% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end.

Valuecosting ~8 pts

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

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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
101 avg
65 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
26 avg
24 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
58 avg
31 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
55 avg
55 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
132 avg
91 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
193 avg
140 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 (44%)

Your CPU (estimated mid-range) is limiting performance for 1440p gaming. The GPU (estimated high-end) is 1 tier higher and has headroom your CPU isn't feeding. We don't have FPS data for either of these chips yet, so this is a spec-based estimate, not a measured verdict.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 483W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.