High-Refresh 1440p · ~$2,200

8 parts · $1973.54 estimated · Created Jul 8, 2026

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Parts list

XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT OC (Black)16GB VRAM · 360mm longXFX$779.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$176.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI (White)RAM ≤8000ASUS$149.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Viper Venom (Matte Black)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot$419.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Z5404TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeT-FORCE$261.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS A31 (White)fits GPU ≤380mm · cooler ≤165mmASUS$64.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (Black)850W · ATXCooler Master$94.34Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master Hyper 212 3DHP (Black)Air tower · 158mm tallCooler Master$26.25↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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SBuild Score 95/100Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

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1440p gaming: Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

How to improve

Future-proofingcosting ~2 pts

Future-proofing is the lowest-scoring category — focus your next upgrade there

Expected performancecosting ~2 pts

103 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 100% above 60 fps, 60% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
134 avg
101 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
74 avg
55 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
103 avg
70 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
90 avg
67 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
157 avg
118 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
510 avg
328 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

Well-matched

Your CPU and GPU are well-matched at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data (median 103 fps across 5 demanding AAA games), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back.

Compatibility

1 warning

CPU cooler fits with minimal clearance

Power

PSU Excellent · 490W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.