ddr4 + less cores = less poor

7 parts · $1358.21 estimated · Created Aug 9, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.97↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Versa H17 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longASRock$799.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G (Black)750W · ATXASRock$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ADATA Legend 860500GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeADATA$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Vengeance LPX (Black)DDR4-3000 · CL16 · 2×8GB (16GB)CORSAIR$109.00Newegg ↗
MSI PRO B660M-A CEC WiFi DDR4 V2msi$84.28Amazon ↗

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DBuild Score 68/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

How to improve · 2 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~13 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +43% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.

Valuecosting ~8 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 i3-14100F + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
264 avg
154 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
101 avg
65 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
26 avg
24 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
58 avg
31 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
55 avg
55 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
132 avg
91 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

RAM-bound (40%)

Your RAM (mid-range) may be limiting performance for 1440p gaming. We don't have FPS data for either of these chips yet, so this is a spec-based estimate, not a measured verdict.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 483W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.