1440p Sweet Spot · ~$1,400

8 parts · $1379.13 estimated · Created Oct 24, 2026

Parts list

Team Group CX21TB · SATA SSDTeam Group$125.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorCooler Master$39.94Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech Century II (Silver)850W · ATXMontech$89.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 7900 GRE16GB VRAM · 332mm longPowerColor$610.33Amazon ↗
Montech X5 (Black)fits GPU ≤410mm · cooler ≤165mmMontech$75.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$198.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i5-12490F6C/12T · 4.6 GHz boostIntel$138.99Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 79/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~63% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~63% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 1 pt to B

Expected performancecosting ~8 pts

CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~63% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock

Valuecosting ~6 pts

Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-12490F + RX 7900 GRE, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
69 avg
57 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
57 avg
31 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
24 avg
16 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
262 avg
158 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
117 avg
78 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
46 avg
45 1% low

Estimates via HowManyFPS · cached up to 24 hours.

Why these are estimates?

These numbers are model-predicted averages, not measured benchmarks of your specific system. Treat them as ballpark guidance, not a promise. Real framerate depends on:

Your full system (RAM speed, storage, drivers, OS, background load)
In-game scene complexity, multiplayer player count, mods
Driver updates and game patches after this estimate was made
Display, thermals, and how your case manages airflow

If you want a measured number for your specific build, the only reliable answer is to benchmark it yourself once you own the parts.

Balance

CPU-bound (63%)

Your CPU (estimated entry-level) is limiting performance for 1440p gaming. The GPU (estimated mid-range) is 1 tier higher and has headroom your CPU isn't feeding. We don't have FPS data for either of these chips yet, so this is a spec-based estimate, not a measured verdict.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 536W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.