[To my GF]: "This is my listing for the PC I'm going to sell."

8 parts · $1887.77 estimated · Created Jun 30, 2026

Prime day went Brr... (goal: sell for ~$1600) Even more hand-me-down parts from my G517 upgrades, but it happened to make an insane steam machine. By insane, I mean it's insane that I 3 PCs + laptop with RAM in 2026 with no desire to liquidate. I do enjoy the catered experience and simplicity SteamOS brings to a simple desktop workflow, I don't edit or do any of my engineering work on it. I only game, watch YT/movies, and play music. So having SteamOS on this is an interesting experience, almost gamer+appleOS vibe. some HDMI-CEC WOULD BE NICE...

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Parts list

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X8C/16T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$232.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Vengeance RGB (Gray)DDR5-6000 · CL36 · 2×16GB (32GB)CORSAIR$459.95↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech NX600 ARGB (Black)Air tower · 160mm tallMontech$33.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
T-FORCE G50512GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeTeam Group$104.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUSASUS$263.96Newegg ↗
Lian Li A3-mATX (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤167mmLIAN LI$72.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li EDGE Gold 750W (Black)750W · ATXLian Li$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Speedster QICK319 RX 7800 XT CORE16GB VRAMXFX$619.99Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 71/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$271 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$271 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

How to improve · 9 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +60% with this CPU (median 97 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range.

Valuecosting ~8 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$271 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 7 7700X + RX 7800 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
99 avg
74 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
49 avg
37 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
85 avg
55 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
61 avg
45 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
116 avg
84 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
372 avg
250 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 +74% with this CPU (median 85 fps → ~118 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

3 warnings

GPU length unknown
CPU cooler fits with minimal clearance
PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 489W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.