1440p Sweet Spot · ~$1,400
8 parts · $1390.93 estimated · Created Sep 2, 2026
Parts list
- Intel Core i5-14600K14C/20T · 5.3 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$241.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Thermaltake Versa H21 (Black)fits GPU ≤315mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 298mm longASRock$559.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$109.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Antec Luna 360 ARGB (White)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorAntec$47.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$175.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- SAMA B850 850W850WSAMA$54.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Micron 2500 1TB 7100 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron$150.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 84/100Solid 1440p gaming build — Strong value at $8.40 per 1080p-reference FPS of performance spend. Next upgrade: gpu is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the cpu has ~50% unused headroom a stronger gpu would unlock.
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1440p gaming: Solid 1440p gaming build — Strong value at $8.40 per 1080p-reference FPS of performance spend. Next upgrade: gpu is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the cpu has ~50% unused headroom a stronger gpu would unlock.
How to improve · 6 pts to A
GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock
CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +25% from the GPU you've chosen (median 96 fps today). CPU: enthusiast, GPU: mid-range.
Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario
Balance
GPU-bound (50%)
GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +70% with this CPU (median 61 fps → ~111 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).
Compatibility
1 warning
- PSU length unknown
Power
PSU Sufficient · 571W draw / 850W
Physical fit
GPU + cooler clear the case
Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.





