$1,500 Gaming PC Build Advice: 1440p 240Hz High Refresh Rate Setup

petabytesbuilder1174
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Looking for component recommendations for a $1,500 budget targeting competitive 1440p gaming. Seeking the best value balance between CPU cache and GPU raw rasterization.

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rgbknight4990
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Here is the optimal $1,480 parts list right now for 1440p 240Hz:
– CPU: Ryzen 5 7600 ($185)
– Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ($34)
– GPU: Radeon RX 7900 GRE ($539)
– Motherboard: MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi ($149)
– RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($102)
– Storage: Lexar NM790 2TB PCIe 4.0 ($119)
– PSU: Seasonic Focus GX-750W Gold ($99)
– Case: Montech Air 903 Base ($65)
Total: ~$1,492. Destroys CS2, Warzone, and Apex well above 240 FPS!

siliconpaste2856
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#1667739

Seconding that 7900 GRE recommendation! In 1440p rasterization it trades blows with the 4070 Ti Super while saving you over $200 that can go straight into more storage or a better monitor.

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petabytesbuilder1174
petabytesbuilder1174 Thread Starter Participant
#1667746

Here is the exact component breakdown for $1,480:
– CPU: Ryzen 5 7600 ($185)
– Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ($36)
– Mobo: MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi ($150)
– RAM: 32GB TeamGroup T-Create DDR5-6000 CL30 ($89)
– SSD: 2TB Kingston KC3000 PCIe 4.0 ($125)
– GPU: Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16GB ($539)
– Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ($75)
– PSU: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W ATX 3.0 ($90)

This will lock 1440p high/ultra at 160-240 FPS in shooters like Warzone, Apex, and Counter-Strike 2.