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Creator PC Build: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus & RTX 5070 Ti.

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ABOUT THIS BUILD

For an editor or renderer that can use both CPU and GPU resources, this Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and RTX 5070 Ti list starts with 64 GB of RAM. It also introduces a 360 mm radiator and pump, so installation and sustained cooling deserve attention. The 2 TB SSD is one drive, not a separate project-backup plan. Budget is a planning target, not a retailer quote. Image is an illustration.

8 componentsBudget in USD
CONFIGURATION

Intel Plus creator · RTX 5070 Ti

8 / 8 core parts
COMPONENTYOUR SELECTIONRECORDED PRICE
Processor
LGA1851 · DDR5
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Motherboard
LGA1851 · DDR5 · ATX
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Graphics card
16 GB GDDR7
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Memory
DDR5 · UDIMM
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Storage
M.2 2280
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Power supply
ATX
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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CPU cooler
360 mm AIO
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Case
Mid-tower
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Recorded prices are entered by you in USD. Retailer prices, tax and delivery may differ.
YOUR BUILD, EXPLAINED

The build review

Based on selected hardware and published requirements

Updates with your selection
Our take

You have room to explore. Let the workload choose the next upgrade.

CPU cores24 cores
System memory64 GB
Dedicated video memory16 GB

CS2 · Windows memory requirements

Both recorded memory capacities meet the CS2 Windows minimum. Other requirements remain unchecked.

What you have

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X OC is your selected graphics card. Its 16 GB memory is capacity, not a speed score.

What decides the result

These two checks use Valve’s Windows minimum requirements. They do not establish frame rate, preferred settings or support for another game.

Capacity references only · meeting these is not a performance score or full application approval.

Recorded capacity against the selected reference
Recorded hardwareThis buildReferenceCapacity check
System memory64 GB8 GBCS2 minimum RAMReference met
Dedicated video memory16 GB1 GBCS2 minimum video memoryReference met

Still to verify for CS2

  • Check the operating system and CPU against Valve’s Windows requirements; a core count alone cannot verify the processor.
  • Verify DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support for the exact GPU and installed driver. Shared system memory does not verify the video-memory requirement.
  • Confirm at least 85 GB of free storage on the installation drive. The capacity printed on an SSD is not its available space.

This changes the comparison advice below. Valve’s minimum memory requirements stay the same.

The next move

For 1440p, compare CS2 tests at 2560 × 1440 with the same game version and preset. Check average frame rate and 1% lows against your monitor’s refresh rate.

Compare game tests and graphics requirements

CS2 official requirements ↗References checked: 2026-10-17

THE CHOICES BEHIND THIS PARTS LIST

Who this build is for

A creator-focused Intel platform with a Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, 64 GB RAM and RTX 5070 Ti. The list is a starting point for software-specific validation, not a certified workstation.

Why these components are together

The CPU and Z890 board provide the processor platform; the 16 GB GPU should be checked against the actual renderer, editor and codec requirements.

The two-module 64 GB kit raises system-memory capacity independently of graphics memory. The 2 TB SSD remains a single storage device, so plan project, cache and backup capacity explicitly.

The NAUTILUS 360 RS and H7 Flow introduce a radiator, pump and fan-control layout. The RM1000e selection does not remove the need to check exact power connections.

Tradeoffs and checks before ordering

  • Confirm Plus CPU BIOS support before assembly.
  • A 360 mm mount listing alone does not prove radiator, fans, tubes and board heatsinks all clear each other.
  • A faster or larger primary SSD is not a substitute for a separate backup.

What to change first

Measure a representative project before deciding between more RAM, graphics memory, CPU capacity or an additional scratch drive. Document the software version and workload so an upgrade can be evaluated against the same task.

Document checks for this starter (English)

Manufacturer documents, checked against the original parts list. These are not assembly or benchmark results.

Confirm firmware before ordering
Unresolved

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI

The original WIFI model has a Flash BIOS Button procedure that works without a CPU or memory. This update capability does not establish the minimum BIOS for 270K Plus.

Build decision: Match 270K Plus in the original WIFI board's CPU Support table and record its Result value. Ask the seller for the installed BIOS. If an update is needed, follow page 75 of this exact board's manual with its matching firmware; WIFI II firmware is for a different board.

Still to check: No minimum version or out-of-box boot claim is made here. The exact CPU support row and the delivered board's installed BIOS still need confirmation.

Document review:
64 GB uses two modules, not four
Document finding

Kingston KF560C30BBEK2-64

Two 32 GB modules provide 64 GB. The kit has DDR5-4800 defaults and DDR5-6000 EXPO/XMP profiles.

Build decision: Keep this matched pair together; adding a second kit changes the electrical load and needs a new stability check.

Still to check: The board's population limits and exact kit/QVL revision still need confirmation; 6000 MT/s is not assured.

Document review:
Distinguish CPU-connected and chipset storage
Document finding

MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI

M2_1 is CPU Gen5 x4; M2_2 is CPU Gen4 x4. M2_3 and M2_4 use chipset Gen4 x4 connections.

Build decision: The initial NVMe drive can use a CPU-connected socket. Plan concurrent external transfers and extra drives before filling the chipset sockets.

Still to check: The board's storage specification does not establish sustained simultaneous-transfer performance or the exact Plus CPU BIOS requirement.

Document review:
Plan a top-mounted 360 mm radiator
Document finding

NAUTILUS 360 RS CW-9060089-WW + H7 Flow CM-H72FB-01 (2024)

The cooler is a 360 mm model; H7 Flow 2024 lists top support for 360 mm radiators on 120 mm mounts.

Build decision: Use the top position as the starting layout, keeping the front intake area available. Match the 2024 case, not a similarly named revision.

Still to check: Radiator/fan stack, motherboard heatsinks, EPS cable access and hose routing remain unverified as a complete assembly.

Document review:

This is an editorial parts-list explanation. The planning target is not a current retailer total, and this configuration has not been benchmarked by RigAtlas.

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