My reasonably priced 1440p build

9 parts · $738.35 estimated · Created Jun 30, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-14600K14C/20T · 5.3 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$249.97↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair RMe Series RM850e (2025) 850W White (White)850W · ATXCorsair$124.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group NV5000500GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeTeam Group$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Vengeance LPX (Black)DDR4-4000 · CL18 · 2×16GB (32GB)Corsair—Newegg ↗
Thermalright Frozen Warframe 240 ARGB (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorThermalright$56.90Amazon ↗
NZXT H3 Flow (Black)fits GPU ≤377mm · cooler ≤170mmNZXT$126.51Amazon ↗
Crucial P1 500GB500GB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeCrucial—Find on Amazon ↗
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Overclocked Triple Fan GPU12GB VRAMPNY—Find on Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 74/100A capable 4K gaming build. Biggest lever: 31 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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4K gaming: A capable 4K gaming build. Biggest lever: 31 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 6 pts to B

Expected performancecosting ~20 pts

31 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~3 pts

Well-matched — measured at the 1080p reference (median 100 fps), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back. CPU: enthusiast, GPU: mid-range. Based on our most recent measurements.

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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.

Hogwarts Legacy
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
25 avg
14 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
16 avg
12 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
3840×2160 · High
162 avg
85 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
3840×2160 · Ultra
65 avg
46 1% low
Alan Wake 2
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
35 avg
27 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 4K gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +69% with this CPU (median 33 fps → ~55 fps across 4 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

GPU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 503W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.