1440p Sweet Spot · ~$1,400

8 parts · $1383.22 estimated · Created Nov 10, 2026

Parts list

Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$42.29Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i5-13600KF14C/20T · 5.1 GHz boostIntel$199.98Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake TH240 V2 ARGB (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorThermaltake$54.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC (Black)8GB VRAM · 281mm longGIGABYTE$479.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$47.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$198.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Micron 2400 Solid State Drive 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron Technology, Inc.$269.00Newegg ↗

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FBuild Score 59/100Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 45 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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

1440p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 45 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 1 pt to D

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +100% with this CPU (median 63 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~13 pts

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

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-13600KF + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
51 avg
45 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
45 avg
25 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
13 avg
9 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
143 avg
93 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
78 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
43 avg
37 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 +158% with this CPU (median 45 fps → ~111 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 396W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.