This is the build I recommend when someone wants real 1440p performance without overpaying.
Why these parts
The 7600 and 7700 XT are the value sweet spot right now, and both are easy to service later. Nothing here is glued shut.
Assembly notes
- Seat the cooler with a pea-sized dot of paste. More is not better.
- Cable one thing at a time. First boot is easier to debug when it's clean.
