01 / BUILD
Editor's Choice · 1440p Ultra
Designed for enthusiasts who want maximum gaming performance, streaming, and content creation.
ESTIMATED BUILD COST
$2,700CAD
Price may vary by retailer.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
MEMORY
G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
STORAGE
Western Digital Black SN7100 4TB
02 / BUILD PARTS
COMPONENTS
10components
ESTIMATED TOTAL
$2,700 CAD
COMPATIBILITY
| Component | Selection | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
01CPU |  AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 · 8-core X3D · Gaming cache | $649 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
02CPU Cooler |  Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black Quiet air · Dual fan | $169 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
03Motherboard |  Asus TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI X870 · DDR5 · Wi-Fi | $379 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
04Memory |  G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000 32GB · DDR5-6000 | $149 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
05Storage |  Western Digital Black SN7100 4TB 4TB · NVMe · PCIe | $399 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
06Video Card |  NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 16GB · DLSS · Ray tracing | $899 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
07Case |  Fractal North Black ATX · Black · Airflow | $189 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
08Power Supply |  850W 80+ Gold power supply 850W · 80+ Gold | $169 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
09Networking |  Integrated Wi-Fi Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | Included | |
10Audio | Onboard Audio Onboard audio | Included |
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AM5 · 8-core X3D · Gaming cache
Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black
Quiet air · Dual fan
Asus TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
X870 · DDR5 · Wi-Fi
G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
32GB · DDR5-6000
Western Digital Black SN7100 4TB
4TB · NVMe · PCIe
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
16GB · DLSS · Ray tracing
Fractal North Black
ATX · Black · Airflow
850W 80+ Gold power supply
850W · 80+ Gold
Integrated Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Onboard Audio
Onboard audio
Prices may vary by retailer. Verify the current price on Amazon.ca before purchase. Disclosure →
03 / DETAILS
This is the balanced premium gaming pick: the best gaming CPU class, a modern NVIDIA GPU, quiet Noctua cooling, and a case that looks professional.
PRODUCTIVITY
Excellent for livestreaming, Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve timelines, and game capture.
UPGRADE PATH
Upgrade to 64GB RAM for heavy editing, then add a second NVMe drive for projects.
BOTTLENECK
Excellent CPU/GPU balance for 1440p; ideal for high-refresh gaming and creator workloads.
FUTURE-PROOFING
Excellent AM5 platform and 850W upgrade headroom
Each recommendation links to Add-Ons so beginners can complete the setup confidently.
04 / PERFORMANCE
Expected playability categories at high settings. These are estimates — real FPS vary by game, drivers, and scene.
| Game | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS |
| Valorant | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS |
| Fortnite | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS |
| Apex Legends | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 100–140 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 140+ FPS | 100–140 FPS | 60–100 FPS |
| Call of Duty | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 100–140 FPS |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 100–140 FPS |
Estimated FPS range: 160–240 FPS
Estimate on the FPS calculator →05 / COMPATIBILITY
Compatibility checked
CPU socket and memory standard were confirmed from specifications and match the motherboard.
CoreForge never claims “100% compatible” without confirmed data.
06 / BUY
CoreForge Team can assemble and test this exact Performance Elite for you in Montreal for $75 CAD.
OTHER BUILDS
CONTENT CREATION · 1440PGaming, streaming, content creation, and AI workloads
EST. BUILD COST
$2,500CAD
Pre-tax CAD estimate.
WORKSTATION · 4K / 1440P4K Editing build for creator users.
EST. BUILD COST
$3,200CAD
Pre-tax CAD estimate.
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