Ultimate Gaming/Productivity Build for Students

8 parts · $1195.21 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 7 57008C/16T · 4.6 GHz boostAMD$169.33↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Versa H17 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 298mm longASRock$534.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group NV50001TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeTeam Group$155.94↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS Prime B550M-A WiFi IIRAM ≤4866ASUS$89.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL16 · 4×16GB (64GB)G.SKILL$119.99Newegg ↗
ID-COOLING FROZN A400 (Black)Air tower · 123mm tallID-COOLING$24.99Amazon ↗

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DBuild Score 68/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic.

How to improve · 2 pts to C

Expected performancecosting ~11 pts

GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~11 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +54% with this CPU (median 97 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 7 5700 + RX 9070 GRE, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
99 avg
73 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
44 avg
33 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
85 avg
51 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
58 avg
43 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
107 avg
73 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
322 avg
223 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 +66% with this CPU (median 85 fps → ~115 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 511W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.