1440p Sweet Spot · ~$1,400

8 parts · $1363.91 estimated · Created Oct 18, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12600KF10C/16T · 4.9 GHz boostIntel$204.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair RM750e (2025) (Black)750W · ATXCorsair$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake TH240 V2 ARGB (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorThermaltake$54.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group MP332TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeTeam Group$249.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend (White)8GB VRAMASRock$419.99Amazon ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$198.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Zalman CUBIX-G (Black)fits GPU ≤280mm · cooler ≤155mmZalman$44.98Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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FBuild Score 57/100Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 38 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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1440p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 38 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 3 pts to D

Expected performancecosting ~16 pts

38 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 52 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-12600KF + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
53 avg
39 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
38 avg
21 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
13 avg
9 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
194 avg
109 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
78 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
33 avg
31 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 +130% with this CPU (median 38 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

GPU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 436W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.