first build

8 parts · $2234.96 estimated · Created Jun 27, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D16C/32T · 5.7 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$569.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY ARGB OC GeForce RTX 5070 (Black)12GB VRAM · 300mm longPNY—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD (Black)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorCorsair$219.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MPG A850G (Black)850W · ATXMSI$89.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFIRAM ≤8400MSI$257.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair AIR 5400 RS-R ARGB (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤180mmCorsair$199.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung 860 EVO 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$449.99Newegg ↗
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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CBuild Score 78/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Biggest non-performance spend: storage (+$200 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Biggest non-performance spend: storage (+$200 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

How to improve · 2 pts to B

Valuecosting ~9 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: storage (+$200 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~6 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +46% with this CPU (median 111 fps today). CPU: flagship, GPU: mid-range.

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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
761 avg
570 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
119 avg
89 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
69 avg
51 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
99 avg
74 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
86 avg
64 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
145 avg
109 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
531 avg
340 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 (37%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +54% with this CPU (median 99 fps → ~136 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 541W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.