AugustContestBuild

8 parts · $536.87 estimated · Created Aug 5, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X6C/12T · 5.3 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$163.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B850M Pro RSRAM ≤8000ASRock$129.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds16GB VRAM · 298mm longASRock—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Pop Mini Silent (Black)fits GPU ≤340mm · cooler ≤170mmFractal Design$84.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Rosewill VNW750750WRosewill$55.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Venom RGB (Matte Black)DDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
AXP120-X67Air towerThermalright$32.90Amazon ↗
Solid State Drive MTFDKBA512TFK 1BC1AABGA Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Micron 245512GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeAscendtech$70.00Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 73/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 7 pts to B

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 104 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~26% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 7600X + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
116 avg
85 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
26 avg
24 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
62 avg
35 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
73 avg
65 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
132 avg
91 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
292 avg
185 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 (26%)

CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +31% from the GPU you've chosen (median 73 fps → ~99 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

2 warnings

Cooler socket data incomplete
CPU cooler height unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 601W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.