Dream starter build

8 parts · $1961.60 estimated · Created Oct 20, 2026

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Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$172.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY CS22301TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePNY$156.71Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longASRock$949.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X30 (Black)Low-profile air · 92mm tallSAMA$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620M S2HRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Rosewill VNW750750WRosewill$55.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Timetec Non- 1.1V Module Upgrade ( , KIT)DDR5-4800 · 2×16GB (32GB)Timetec$470.99Amazon ↗

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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 ~3 pts

89 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% 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 Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
109 avg
84 1% low
Minecraft
2560×1440 · High
296 avg
149 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
342 avg
247 1% low
F1 25
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
235 avg
185 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
145 avg
113 1% low
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
2560×1440 · High
555 avg
350 1% low
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
2560×1440 · Ultra
166 avg
94 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 (17%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +42% with this CPU (median 89 fps → ~133 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 490W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.