July2026_budget_1440p

8 parts · $1296.85 estimated · Created Jul 20, 2026

Parts list

Thermaltake Versa H21 (Black)fits GPU ≤315mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X30L (Silver)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA$20.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620M S2HRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech APX650W · ATXMontech$45.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Flare X5 (Black)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$279.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC16GB VRAM · 290mm longXFX$669.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F6C/12T · 4.7 GHz boostAMD—Newegg ↗
Micron 2500 1TB 7100 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron$150.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 73/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

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

1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

How to improve · 7 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~9 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +35% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.

Valuecosting ~7 pts

Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 7400F + RX 9070, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
85 avg
59 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
62 avg
38 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
251 avg
131 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
50 avg
50 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
125 avg
81 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
28 avg
22 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 62 fps across 5 demanding AAA games), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back. Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 406W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.