My reasonably priced 1440p build

9 parts · $1063.85 estimated

Parts list

Intel Core i5-14600K14C/20T · 5.3 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$355.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Overclocked Triple Fan GPU12GB VRAMPNY—Find on Amazon ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Vengeance LPX (Black)DDR4-4000 · CL18 · 2×16GB (32GB)Corsair$269.00Newegg ↗
Team Group NV5000500GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeTeam Group$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
P1 500GB500GB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeCrucial—Find on Amazon ↗
Corsair RM850e (2025) (White)850W · ATXCorsair$121.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
NZXT H3 Flow – Micro-ATX (Black)NZXT$59.99Amazon ↗
Thermalright Frozen Warframe 240 ARGB (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorThermalright$56.90Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 79/100Acceptable 4K gaming build, but gpu is the limiter at 4k gaming — the cpu has ~33% unused headroom a stronger gpu would unlock.

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

4K gaming: Acceptable 4K gaming build, but gpu is the limiter at 4k gaming — the cpu has ~33% unused headroom a stronger gpu would unlock.

Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 4K

For i5-14600K + RTX 5070, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Black Myth: Wukong
3840×2160 · High
32 avg
24 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
3840×2160 · High
61 avg
40 1% low
Alan Wake 2
3840×2160 · High
67 avg
50 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
3840×2160 · Ultra
74 avg
53 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
3840×2160 · High
298 avg
203 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 (33%)

Your GPU (MID) is limiting performance for 4K gaming. The CPU (ENTHUSIAST) is 2 tiers higher and has spare capacity your GPU isn't using.

Compatibility

2 warnings

Power

PSU Excellent · 503W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.