Sleeper college build and definitely not for gaming

9 parts · $3275.53 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

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Parts list

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X8C/16T · 5.5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$359.00Amazon ↗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$1325.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFiRAM ≤6400ASUS$312.67Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group DDR5-6000 (Black)DDR5-6000 · CL38 · 2×8GB (16GB)Team Group$269.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung 990 EVO 2TB2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$399.99↓ 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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ABuild Score 93/100Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

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1440p gaming: Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

How to improve · 2 pts to S

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

87 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

Future-proofingcosting ~2 pts

Future-proofing is the lowest-scoring category — focus your next upgrade there

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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.

Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
335 avg
189 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
104 avg
86 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
33 avg
29 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
77 avg
61 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
87 avg
71 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
145 avg
109 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 (27%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +48% with this CPU (median 87 fps → ~133 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

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.