1440p Sweet Spot · ~$1,400

8 parts · $1457.39 estimated · Created Aug 21, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-14600K14C/20T · 5.3 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$267.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Versa H21 (Black)fits GPU ≤315mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core (White)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorCooler Master$59.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 280mm longSapphire Tech$603.49Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$175.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA B750 ATX , Certified, Rated, & Ready, 12V-2x6 ( ) Native Connector, 120mm Silent Fan750W · ATXSAMA$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Micron 2500 1TB 7100 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron$150.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 83/100Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.

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1440p gaming: Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.

How to improve · 7 pts to A

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~10 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +53% with this CPU (median 125 fps today). CPU: enthusiast, GPU: mid-range.

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-14600K + RX 9070 GRE, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
104 avg
78 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
52 avg
39 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
106 avg
60 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
64 avg
48 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
120 avg
86 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High · FSR Quality
166 avg
117 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 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +63% with this CPU (median 104 fps → ~118 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 486W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.