1440p Sweet Spot · ~$1,400

8 parts · $1341.85 estimated · Created Oct 6, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12600KF10C/16T · 4.9 GHz boostIntel$199.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 280mm longSapphire Tech$579.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorCooler Master$31.96Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$194.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Zalman CUBIX-G (Black)fits GPU ≤280mm · cooler ≤155mmZalman$44.98Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Micron 2500 1TB 7100 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron$150.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 79/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

How to improve · 1 pt to B

Expected performancecosting ~8 pts

GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock

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 i5-12600KF + RX 9070 GRE, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
164 avg
144 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
85 avg
59 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
24 avg
16 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
58 avg
31 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
104 avg
70 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
46 avg
45 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 +65% with this CPU (median 58 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

GPU fits with minimal clearance

Power

PSU Sufficient · 486W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.