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.
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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
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.




