Black Box

8 parts · $1219.88 estimated · Created Aug 17, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D6C/12T · 4.5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$275.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X30 (Black)Low-profile air · 92mm tallSAMA$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620M S2HRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
BGears b-Vigor 550W (Black)550W · ATXBGears$33.95↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 FTW3 Ultra Gaming (Black)8GB VRAM · 300mm longEVGA$339.97Amazon ↗
Timetec Non- 1.1V Module Upgrade ( , KIT)DDR5-4800 · 2×16GB (32GB)Timetec$350.99Amazon ↗
EPOWER EP-2002BB (Black)E-POWER$44.99Newegg ↗
Solid State Drive MTFDKBA512TFK 1BC1AABGA Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Micron 245512GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeAscendtech$70.00Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 75/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 5 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +114% with this CPU (median 76 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

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

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 7500X3D + RTX 3070, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
78 avg
59 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
41 avg
31 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
74 avg
54 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
46 avg
34 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
93 avg
70 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High · FSR Quality
200 avg
120 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 +126% with this CPU (median 74 fps → ~123 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

2 warnings

Case GPU clearance unknown
Case cooler clearance unknown

Power

PSU Good · 406W draw / 550W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.