1080p / 240Hz
Entry competitive
A sharp starting point for tactical shooters and fast arena play.
- GPU
- RX 7600
- CPU
- Ryzen 5 7600
- RAM
- 32GB DDR5
Typical target: 240–400 FPS
Sheffield performance systems / 01
Built for the split-second that decides the round.
Blackwell's Builds builds esports gaming PCs in Sheffield for CS2, Valorant, Apex Legends, League of Legends, Fortnite and Overwatch 2. At 240Hz, every stutter costs focus, so we tune for stable frame times rather than a flattering average.
1% lows above your monitor's refresh rate, verified in-house.
Verified target board
CS2
360+
Valorant
500+
Apex
240+
Actual results depend on map, settings and monitor resolution.
Choose the display first / 02
1080p vs 1440p: what your monitor demands.
Resolution changes the workload. Refresh rate changes the deadline. A high refresh rate gaming PC needs the CPU, GPU and memory to keep arriving before the next scan.
1080p / 360Hz
Reaction tier
Built for players who can see and feel every missed frame.
- GPU
- RTX 4070 Super
- CPU
- Core i5-14600K
- RAM
- 32GB DDR5
Typical target: 360–500 FPS
1440p / 165Hz
Sharper arenas
More pixels with sensible headroom for mixed competitive and story gaming.
- GPU
- RTX 4070 Super
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM
- 32GB DDR5
Typical target: 165–280 FPS
1440p / 240Hz
Maximum detail
A demanding monitor pairing for serious high-refresh 1440p play.
- GPU
- RX 7900 XT
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM
- 32GB DDR5
Typical target: 200–300 FPS
A 1440p 240Hz build costs roughly twice a 1080p 240Hz system because the graphics workload rises sharply.
The parts that matter / 03
Low-latency choices are deliberate.
At 1080p, the CPU often sets the ceiling before the GPU does. We pick the platform around frame-time consistency, then validate every setting under sustained load.
Small delays stack up.
CPU priority
Ryzen 7 7800X3D suits high-FPS play with its large 3D V-Cache. The Intel Core i5-14600K is a strong alternative for high clock speed and flexible workloads.
Tuned memory
We favour 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30, set XMP or EXPO, then check stability. Dual-channel configuration keeps the processor fed through long sessions.
PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Fast map loads start with a proper NVMe boot drive. We use PCIe 4.0 storage and skip slow SATA boot arrangements on performance builds.
Stable platform
A board with clean USB delivery and a capable VRM protects sustained boost clocks. That matters when practice runs for hours.
Starting points / 04
Ready-to-tune example specs.
Select a system to mark your direction. Your final parts list is built around your games, monitor and budget.
01 / sensible start
Budget 1080p 240Hz
Ryzen 5 7600 + RX 7600
- CS2
- 280–360 FPS
- Valorant
- 350–500 FPS
- League
- 300+ FPS
From £1,049
02 / reaction focus
Serious 1080p 360Hz
Core i5-14600K + RTX 4070 Super
- CS2
- 360–480 FPS
- Valorant
- 450–600 FPS
- League
- 400+ FPS
From £1,699
03 / pixel pressure
1440p 240Hz
Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RX 7900 XT
- CS2
- 240–340 FPS
- Valorant
- 300–450 FPS
- League
- 300+ FPS
From £2,199
Choose a starting point, then tell us what you play.
Build My Competitive EdgeValidation before handover / 05
Tested for 1% lows, not just averages.
We run two-hour real-game sessions, log temperatures and inspect frame-time behaviour. Windows power plans, background bloat, ReBAR and driver latency modes are tuned before the system leaves the bench.
Untuned session
variance: highSpikes create the hitch you feel when a fight starts.
Tuned session
variance: controlledA tighter trace keeps input response predictable.
02 hrs
real-game validation
01% lows
reported with the build
1 report
available with each system
Match the whole setup / 06
Your PC should match your monitor.
A 360Hz panel is wasted if the graphics card reaches 200 FPS. We can advise on monitors, DisplayPort cables and sync settings even when you buy the screen elsewhere.
Sync needs consistency.
G-Sync and FreeSync work best when the system stays inside a predictable frame-rate range. We tune the pairing rather than guessing from a peak benchmark.
1080p / 240Hz
RX 7600 or RTX 4060
Best for competitive settings and efficient frame delivery.
1080p / 360Hz
RTX 4070 Super
Gives demanding shooters the headroom a fast panel needs.
1440p / 165Hz
RTX 4070 Super
A balanced choice for sharp detail and high refresh play.
1440p / 240Hz
RX 7900 XT or above
For players who want high pixel density without giving up speed.
For players who notice the delay / 07
Stop losing to your hardware.
Your opponents are on 240Hz. Are you? Tell Blackwell's Builds your monitor, games and target FPS. We will shape the competitive gaming computer around the way you actually play.
Built in Sheffield for home setups, local esports cafes and LAN events.