ITX Competition Entry v2

7 parts · $1036.70 estimated · Created Jul 11, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F6C/12T · 4.7 GHz boostAMD$125.61↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 7700 XT (Black)12GB VRAM · 266mm longASRock$409.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620I AXRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$109.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingston FURY BeastDDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×32GB (32GB)Kingston$130.22Newegg ↗
T-FORCE G50512GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeTeam Group$102.94↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GP-UD850GM850W · ATXGIGABYTE$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SilverStone SG13 (Black)fits GPU ≤267mm · cooler ≤61mmSilverStone$67.96Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 77/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 3 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 88 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

77 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 60% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 8400F + RX 7700 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Destiny 2
2560×1440 · High
217 avg
163 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
84 avg
63 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
38 avg
28 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
77 avg
47 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
47 avg
35 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
93 avg
64 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
310 avg
215 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 +99% with this CPU (median 77 fps → ~116 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

GPU fits with minimal clearance

Power

PSU Excellent · 431W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.