Great 1440p entry level

8 parts · $1025.47 estimated · Created Aug 13, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F6C/12T · 4.7 GHz boostAMD$125.55Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Pro ARGB (Black)Air tower · 152mm tallCooler Master$19.98Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ADATA Legend 710512GB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeADATA$84.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX SWIFT Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longXFX$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620M S2HRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$204.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li Vector V100 MINI (Black)fits GPU ≤415mm · cooler ≤163mmLian Li$64.99Newegg ↗
SAMA B650 650W650WSAMA$44.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 76/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 4 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +85% with this CPU (median 86 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

75 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 60% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 8400F + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
81 avg
60 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
37 avg
27 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
75 avg
47 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
45 avg
33 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
90 avg
62 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
312 avg
215 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

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +107% with this CPU (median 75 fps → ~117 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 368W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.