Creator Workstation · ~$2,800
8 parts · $2794.22 estimated · Created Oct 31, 2026
Parts list
- Intel Core i9-12900KF16C/24T · 5.2 GHz boostIntel$304.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Kingston NV31TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeKingston$158.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Rosewill FBM-X7 (Black)fits GPU ≤390mm · cooler ≤170mmRosewill$119.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- ASUS Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7RAM ≤6600ASUS$198.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 7900 GRE16GB VRAM · 332mm longPowerColor$610.33Amazon ↗

- Crucial Pro Overclocking (White)DDR5-6000 · CL40 · 2×32GB (64GB)Crucial$1109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- CORSAIR RM850e (2025) Low-Noise ATX with 12V-2x6 Cable – & Compliant, Gold Efficiency850W · ATXCorsair$114.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- NZXT Kraken Plus 360AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorNZXT$175.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 72/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~33% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.
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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~33% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.
How to improve · 8 pts to B
Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$650 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.
GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~33% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock
Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario
Balance
GPU-bound (33%)
GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +51% with this CPU (median 59 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.
Compatibility
1 warning
- PSU length unknown
Power
PSU Sufficient · 596W draw / 850W
Physical fit
GPU + cooler clear the case
Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.





