H&C Smart PC Discovery
Gaming PC for Counter-Strike 2
A live PC recommendation around Counter-Strike 2.
H&C checks current stock and uses the gaming evidence attached to the live Build Intelligence dataset. Where a reliable frame-rate range is unavailable, the page says so rather than manufacturing one.
Current recommendation
Start with the cheapest live reference build that has useful evidence.
The selected build is compatibility checked as a complete system. It can move as supplier stock and prices change.
Strong Gaming / Everyday Build
- The optimiser prioritised responsive everyday performance, sensible memory and fast storage without wasting the budget.
- The component selection uses almost all of the available component budget.
Core specification
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-14700F 14th Gen 20‑Core LGA1700 Boxed Processor (BX8071514700F)
- Motherboard
- ASUS PRIME B760-PLUS LGA1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard
- Memory
- CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 16GB (1x16GB) 6000MHz CL36 Grey - CMK16GX5M1E6000Z36
- Graphics
- MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB VENTUS 2X OC PLUS
- Case
- CORSAIR 3000D RGB AIRFLOW White Mid-Tower Case
- Cooling
- MSI MAG COREFROZR AA13 White CPU Cooler
- Power supply
- GIGABYTE P650G PG5 650W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply
- Storage
- Seagate SkyHawk ST1000VX013 1TB 3.5-inch Surveillance HDD (SATA 6Gb/s, 256MB)
Game-specific evidence
Counter-Strike 2 performance ranges.
These are the ranges currently supplied by H&C Build Intelligence for the selected live reference PC. They can vary with patches, settings, drivers and test methodology.
Methodology
Measured when possible. Modelled when necessary. Never invented.
Published native-resolution GPU-suite averages are adjusted conservatively for the selected CPU, then converted into broad title workload ranges. They are estimates, not measurements of this exact PC. Where a verified H&C physical benchmark matches the selected CPU/GPU/RAM configuration, the measured result is shown separately and takes precedence for that exact game/resolution/settings evidence.
Want a different budget?
Make the recommendation yours.
Use the live Build Me A PC optimiser to change budget, resolution, memory, storage and performance priorities before checkout.
Questions before you buy
What the live recommendation means.
Will this PC always get the shown FPS in Counter-Strike 2?
No. The displayed range is buying guidance based on the current H&C evidence and methodology. Settings, patches, drivers and individual scenes can change performance.
What happens if a component goes out of stock?
The recommendation refreshes against the live WooCommerce catalogue. H&C does not keep an unavailable component in a current build simply to preserve an old spec.
Can I choose a cheaper or faster PC for Counter-Strike 2?
Yes. Use Build Me A PC to set your maximum budget and preferred resolution, or browse the budget and resolution recommendation pages.
Is the PC built fresh?
Yes. H&C custom PCs are assembled from the selected new components after order rather than taken from a pile of fixed pre-built systems.