My reasonably priced 1440p build

9 parts · $696.85 estimated · Created Jun 30, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-14600K14C/20T · 5.3 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$244.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair RM850e (2025) (White)850W · ATXCorsair$134.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group NV5000500GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeTeam Group$99.99↓ 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 ≤377mmNZXT$59.99Amazon ↗
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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BBuild Score 81/100Solid 4K gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: gpu is the limiter at 4k gaming — the cpu has ~50% unused headroom a stronger gpu would unlock.

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4K gaming: Solid 4K gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: gpu is the limiter at 4k gaming — the cpu has ~50% unused headroom a stronger gpu would unlock.

How to improve · 9 pts to A

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~8 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +49% with this CPU (median 100 fps today). CPU: enthusiast, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~7 pts

GPU is the limiter at 4K gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock

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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.

Black Myth: Wukong
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
32 avg
24 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
3840×2160 · High
61 avg
39 1% low
Alan Wake 2
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
66 avg
49 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
3840×2160 · Ultra
73 avg
51 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
3840×2160 · High
292 avg
199 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 +81% with this CPU (median 61 fps → ~116 fps across 5 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.