My build

9 parts · $607.97 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

NZXT H6 FLOWfits GPU ≤365mm · cooler ≤163mmNZXT$89.98↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 (Black)600W · ATXThermaltake$59.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i7-87006C/12T · 4.6 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$185.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
T-Force Delta RGB (White)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×8GB (16GB)Team Group—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial P3 Plus 500GB500GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$158.00Newegg ↗
MSI Z370 GAMING M5 EnthusiastMSI—Amazon ↗
Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB 3.52TB · HDDSeagate$115.00Newegg ↗
XFX Speedster QICK 309 RX 7600 XT16GB VRAM · 302mm longXFX—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SEAir towerETEIZU—Newegg ↗

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FBuild Score 44/100Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: psu tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a tier-a psu and a beefier cooler.

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1440p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: psu tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a tier-a psu and a beefier cooler.

How to improve

Expected performancecosting ~22 pts

26 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +153% with this CPU (median 34 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i7-8700 + RX 7600 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
129 avg
81 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
36 avg
27 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
5 avg
5 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
26 avg
17 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
23 avg
19 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
60 avg
40 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

CPU-bound (63%)

Your CPU (estimated entry-level) is limiting performance for 1440p gaming. The GPU (estimated mid-range) is 1 tier higher and has headroom your CPU isn't feeding. We don't have FPS data for either of these chips yet, so this is a spec-based estimate, not a measured verdict.

Compatibility

3 warnings

Cooler socket data incomplete
CPU cooler height unknown
Potential M.2 / SATA conflict

Power

PSU Excellent · 358W draw / 600W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.