sleeping beast

8 parts · $562.88 estimated · Created Aug 5, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-14600KF14C/20T · 5.3 GHz boostIntel$239.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Pro ARGB (Black)Air tower · 152mm tallCooler Master$34.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Pop Silent (Black)fits GPU ≤380mm · cooler ≤170mmFractal Design$107.91Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds16GB VRAM · 298mm longASRock—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (Black)850W · ATXCooler Master$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL16 · 4×16GB (64GB)G.SKILL—
ASRock H610M HVSASRock—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Solid State Drive MTFDKBA512TFK 1BC1AABGA Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Micron 245512GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeAscendtech$70.00Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 76/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~29% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~29% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 4 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~13 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +43% from the GPU you've chosen (median 104 fps today). CPU: enthusiast, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~29% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-14600KF + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
114 avg
84 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
26 avg
24 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
61 avg
35 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
73 avg
65 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
132 avg
91 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
286 avg
178 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 (29%)

CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +33% from the GPU you've chosen (median 73 fps → ~99 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 621W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.