High-Refresh 1440p · ~$2,200

7 parts · $1840.57 estimated · Created Sep 9, 2026

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DBuild Score 65/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~72% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~72% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 5 pts to C

Valuecosting ~13 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$168 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~12 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +41% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.

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Balance

CPU-bound (72%)

Your CPU (estimated entry-level) is limiting performance for 1440p gaming. The GPU (estimated high-end) is 2 tiers 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 · 483W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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