The nightmares

8 parts · $1226.58 estimated · Created Aug 25, 2026

Parts list

Thermaltake Versa H21 (Black)fits GPU ≤315mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G6C/12T · 5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$146.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X40 (Black)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE4TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeSanDisk Professional$179.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFIRAM ≤7600GIGABYTE$109.67↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 XT (Black)16GB VRAMSapphire$459.97Amazon ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$204.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 81/100Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.

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1440p gaming: Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.

How to improve · 9 pts to A

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~9 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +50% with this CPU (median 88 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

76 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 60% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 8500G + RX 6800 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
76 avg
69 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
39 avg
29 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
85 avg
49 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High · FSR Quality
177 avg
123 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
39 avg
39 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
97 avg
65 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 (50%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +122% with this CPU (median 76 fps → ~117 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

GPU length unknown

Power

PSU Good · 406W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.