DeathBeam

10 parts · $707.13 estimated · Created Jul 8, 2026

I removed the Heatsink from the T700 and switched to the one with the MB. Seems to have a cooler operating temperature. Only issue I ran into with the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 is radiator placement due to RAM module height. I would much rather have it at the top of the case.

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Parts list

Fractal Design Define 7 XL (Black)fits GPU ≤549mm · cooler ≤185mmFractal Design$239.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot P3201TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePatriot$179.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial T700 SSD with Heatsink 1TB 700 MB1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeCrucial—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
WD_BLACK SN770 2TB 150 MB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSanDisk$287.15Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
X670E Steel LegendASRock—Find on Amazon ↗
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 (Black)AIO liquid · 280mm radiatorARCTIC—Find on Amazon ↗
ASRock Phantom Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX (Black)24GB VRAM · 330mm longASRock—Newegg ↗
Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Standard)16C/32T · 5.7 GHz boost · iGPUAMD—Find on Amazon ↗
Seasonic PRIME GX-13001300W · ATXSeasonic—Newegg ↗
Lexar ARES RGB 1.4V & AMD Compatible, Black (LD5U16G72C34LA-RGD) (Rgb Black)DDR5-7200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Lexar—Amazon ↗

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ABuild Score 94/100Excellent 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 · 1 pt to S

Expected performancecosting ~3 pts

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

Future-proofingcosting ~2 pts

Future-proofing is the lowest-scoring category — focus your next upgrade there

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 9 7950X3D + RX 7900 XTX, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
352 avg
257 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
146 avg
97 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
35 avg
34 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
78 avg
58 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
161 avg
130 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
96 avg
78 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 (56%)

Your GPU (estimated mid-range) is limiting performance for 1440p gaming. The CPU (estimated enthusiast) is 2 tiers higher and has spare capacity your GPU isn't using. We don't have FPS data for either of these chips yet, so this is a spec-based estimate, not a measured verdict.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 610W draw / 1300W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.