Sleeper Dorm Build for Contest

8 parts · $1251.20 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12600KF10C/16T · 4.9 GHz boostIntel$209.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial E100 (Green)1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$167.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Versa H17 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X40 (Black)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (Black)850W · ATXCooler Master—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 680016GB VRAMSapphire$489.97Amazon ↗
Silicon Power Desktop Memory (Black / Gray)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)Silicon Power$249.97Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI PRO B660M-A CEC WiFi DDR4 V2msi$84.28Amazon ↗

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FBuild Score 57/100Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 41 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

1440p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 41 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 3 pts to D

Expected performancecosting ~15 pts

41 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 +76% with this CPU (median 54 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: entry-level.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-12600KF + RX 6800, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
54 avg
38 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
41 avg
19 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
13 avg
9 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
176 avg
120 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
92 avg
62 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
33 avg
33 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 +130% with this CPU (median 41 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

GPU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 466W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.