Sleeper college build and definitely not for gaming

9 parts · $2587.84 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X8C/16T · 5.5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$279.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold (Black)850W · SFXCooler Master$179.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF OC (Black)16GB VRAM · 304mm longZOTAC$859.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFiRAM ≤6400ASUS$219.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group DDR5-6000 (Black)DDR5-6000 · CL38 · 2×8GB (16GB)Team Group$249.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$369.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li A4-H2O (Black)fits GPU ≤322mm · cooler ≤55mmLian Li$154.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 V3AIO liquidThermalright$44.90Amazon ↗
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS Black27" · 2560×1440 · 180Hz · IPSASUS$229.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 83/100Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

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1440p gaming: Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

How to improve · 7 pts to A

Valuecosting ~10 pts

Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

GPU tier 3/3, 16/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 7 9700X + RTX 5070 Ti, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
129 avg
97 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
71 avg
53 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
101 avg
69 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
86 avg
65 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
152 avg
114 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
494 avg
319 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

Well-matched

Your CPU and GPU are well-matched at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data (median 101 fps across 5 demanding AAA games), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back.

Compatibility

1 warning

Cooler socket data incomplete

Power

PSU Excellent · 486W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.