Sim Racing PC 1440p target

8 parts · $2951.77 estimated · Created Jun 24, 2026

Doubles as my streaming PC to my main PC. Spent around $1600 building this PC from a MicroCenter bundle and the hand-me-down deals while building the Former G517 Build. Good CPU to take care of streaming and sim racing.

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Parts list

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus24C/24T · 5.5 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$309.93↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT (Gray)16GB VRAM · 331mm longSapphire$1199.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUSRAM ≤9466GIGABYTE$264.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Toughpower GT (Snow)850W · ATXThermaltake$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.Skill Flare X5 (Black)DDR5-6000 · CL36 · 2×16GB (32GB)G.SKILL$539.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair 3500X RS-R ARGB (Black)fits GPU ≤410mm · cooler ≤170mmCorsair$119.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 Vision (Black)Air tower · 160mm tallThermalright$79.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
KingSpec XG 7000 1TB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeKingSpec · ×2$337.98Amazon ↗

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BBuild Score 89/100Solid 1440p gaming build — 89 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS. Next upgrade: 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: Solid 1440p gaming build — 89 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS. Next upgrade: psu tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a tier-a psu and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 1 pt to A

Build qualitycosting ~5 pts

PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler

Expected performancecosting ~3 pts

89 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ultra 7 270K Plus + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
112 avg
82 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
75 avg
52 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
35 avg
34 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
245 avg
172 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
145 avg
113 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
89 avg
75 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

GPU-bound (19%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +44% with this CPU (median 89 fps → ~133 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 576W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.