1440p Sweet Spot · ~$1,400

6 parts · $1349.90 estimated · Created Jul 13, 2026

Parts list

XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC16GB VRAM · 290mm longXFX$579.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$119.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Ripjaws V Series (Black)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)G.SKILL$279.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung MZ V9P2T0 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$199.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech TEN M1 (Black)fits GPU ≤438mm · cooler ≤165mmMontech$69.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 85/100Solid 1440p gaming build — 93 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS. Next upgrade: psu tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a tier-a psu and a beefier cooler.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

1440p gaming: Solid 1440p gaming build — 93 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS. Next upgrade: psu tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a tier-a psu and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 5 pts to A

Completenesscosting ~1 pt

Still to choose: power supply

Build qualitycosting ~4 pts

PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler

Open in builder to apply these →

Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i3-14100F + RX 9070, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
115 avg
83 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
55 avg
41 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
93 avg
57 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
71 avg
53 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
126 avg
87 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
376 avg
254 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

CPU-bound (19%)

CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +27% from the GPU you've chosen (median 93 fps → ~106 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 issue to resolve

Incomplete build

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.