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8 parts · $1483.11 estimated · Created Aug 13, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-14600KF14C/20T · 5.3 GHz boostIntel$304.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY CS22301TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePNY$156.71Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech CENTURY II 850W (Silver)850W · ATXMontech$89.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$198.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus 3X Plus OC LHR GDRR6X GPU for PC Gaming 320-Bit NVLink10GB VRAMmsi$499.99Amazon ↗
Lian Li B4-mATX 21.3L (Black)fits GPU ≤358mm · cooler ≤159mmLian Li$72.64Amazon ↗
Montech HyperFlow Silent 240 White (White)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorMontech$69.90Newegg ↗

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DBuild Score 63/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 48 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 48 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 7 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +63% with this CPU (median 79 fps today). CPU: enthusiast, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~12 pts

48 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-14600KF + RTX 3080, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
65 avg
47 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
46 avg
26 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
16 avg
13 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
211 avg
134 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
92 avg
61 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
48 avg
40 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 +122% with this CPU (median 48 fps → ~111 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

GPU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 466W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.