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9 parts · $2221.83 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

This is my first time trying to build a pc. I am a person trying to upgrade from a laptop and don't have the money to spend it on upgrading my gaming set up.

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Parts list

Intel Core i5-12400F6C/12T · 4.4 GHz boostIntel$164.99Amazon ↗
be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 3 (Black)Air tower · 127mm tallbe quiet!$29.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Pop Silent (Black)fits GPU ≤380mm · cooler ≤170mmFractal Design$84.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds16GB VRAM · 298mm longASRock$799.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G (Black)750W · ATXASRock$84.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group T-FORCE GA PRO1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeTeam Group$192.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingston FURY BeastDDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×32GB (32GB)Kingston$444.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung MZ V9P2T0 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$339.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B660M Pro RSASRock$79.99Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 78/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

How to improve · 2 pts to B

Valuecosting ~11 pts

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

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

GPU tier 3/3, 16/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-12400F + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
124 avg
88 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
61 avg
45 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
97 avg
60 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
78 avg
58 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
136 avg
94 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
409 avg
273 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 97 fps across 5 demanding AAA games), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 568W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.