Josiah's sub $1500 1440p high/ultra build
8 parts · $1418.83 estimated · Created Aug 30, 2026
Parts list
- AMD Ryzen 5 56006C/12T · 4.4 GHz boostAMD$138.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
- Montech APX 750W750W · ATXMontech$54.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
- Patriot P3201TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePatriot$139.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
- MSI PRO B550M PRO-VDH WIFIRAM ≤4400MSI$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
- Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$175.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
- Zalman CUBIX-G (Black)fits GPU ≤280mm · cooler ≤155mmZalman$34.98Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
- Yeston Sakura Atlantis Radeon RX 9070 XT16GB VRAMYeston$769.00Amazon ↗
- ID-COOLING SE-903-XT V2 Black (Black)Air towerID-COOLING$14.99Amazon ↗
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CBuild Score 72/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.
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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.
How to improve · 8 pts to B
CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +36% from the GPU you've chosen (median 137 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.
Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps
Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario
Balance
CPU-bound (15%)
CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +24% from the GPU you've chosen (median 120 fps → ~123 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.
Compatibility
3 warnings
- Cooler socket data incomplete
- GPU length unknown
- CPU cooler height unknown
Power
PSU Sufficient · 490W draw / 750W
Physical fit
GPU + cooler clear the case
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