Engineering build

9 parts · $1975.84 estimated · Created Aug 16, 2026

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Parts list

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus18C/18T · 5.3 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$219.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PowerColor Reaper RX 9070 (Black)16GB VRAM · 289mm longPowerColor$669.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X40 (Black)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ADATA LEGEND 7102TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeADATA$219.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B860M D3HPRAM ≤9066GIGABYTE$129.99Newegg ↗
Timetec KIT Non- 1.1V 1Rx8 Sinlge Rank Module UpgradeDDR5-5600 · 2×16GB (32GB)Timetec$439.99Amazon ↗
SAMA G850, Gold Efficiency Performance, Rated, 12V-2x6 Ready, Japanese Capacitors, 140m (Gold Black)850WSAMA$76.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
msi PRO MP273Q E14 , ,Adaptive-Synch, , Port, , , Speaker, , Black27" · 2560×1440 · 144Hz · IPSMSI$179.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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ABuild Score 91/100Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

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1440p gaming: Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

How to improve · 4 pts to S

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

80 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ultra 5 250K Plus + RX 9070, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
218 avg
161 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
98 avg
77 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
32 avg
29 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
62 avg
53 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
137 avg
101 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
80 avg
71 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 (43%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +57% with this CPU (median 80 fps → ~133 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 466W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.