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7 parts · $1268.71 estimated · Created Aug 18, 2026

Parts list

ADATA LEGEND 700256GB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeADATA$54.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i5-13400F10C/16T · 4.6 GHz boostIntel$186.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT16GB VRAM · 220mm longPowerColor$469.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Klevv Desktop Memory (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×8GB (16GB)Klevv$249.99Newegg ↗
ASUS Prime H610I-PLUS-CSM Intel® H610 (LGA 1700) (Gold)ASUS$153.43Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Jonsbo C6 (Black)fits GPU ≤255mm · cooler ≤75mmJonsbo$59.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Toughpower GT Standard, Smart Zero Fan, Native Connector, PS-TPT (Gold)750WThermaltake$94.32↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 73/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 7 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +86% with this CPU (median 100 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

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

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-13400F + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
79 avg
59 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
35 avg
26 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
71 avg
45 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
43 avg
32 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
85 avg
58 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High · FSR Quality
160 avg
101 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 +110% with this CPU (median 71 fps → ~116 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 346W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.