first build

8 parts · $2882.96 estimated · Created Jun 27, 2026

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Parts list

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D16C/32T · 5.7 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$658.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY ARGB OC GeForce RTX 5070 (Black)12GB VRAM · 300mm longPNY$839.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD (Black)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorCorsair$243.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MPG A850G (Black)850W · ATXMSI$132.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFIRAM ≤8400MSI$329.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair AIR 5400 RS-R ARGB (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤180mmCorsair$229.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung 860 EVO 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG—Newegg ↗
Lexar THOR OC 1.35V with Heatsink, AMD and , Black (LD5U16G60C32LG-RUD) (Black)DDR5-6000 · 2×16GB (32GB)Lexar$449.00Amazon ↗

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ABuild Score 92/100Excellent 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 · 3 pts to S

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

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

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 9 9950X3D + RTX 5070, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Valorant
2560×1440 · High
776 avg
578 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
296 avg
197 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
105 avg
92 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
29 avg
21 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
67 avg
45 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
80 avg
70 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
120 avg
90 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 +63% with this CPU (median 80 fps → ~159 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 541W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.