cheapish streaming build 1440p

8 parts · $704.91 estimated · Created Sep 25, 2026

Parts list

Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus18C/18T · 5.3 GHz boostIntel$189.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B860M-X GEN5 WIFIRAM ≤9066ASRock$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 289mm longPowerColor—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Vetroo Eclipse (Black)Low-profile air · 100mm tallVetroo$11.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Rosewill VNW 650W650W · ATXRosewill$37.96↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$244.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Solid State Drive MTFDKBA512TFK 1BC1AABGA Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Micron 245512GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeAscendtech$70.00Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 88/100Solid 1080p gaming build — 99 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS. Next upgrade: psu tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a tier-a psu and a beefier cooler.

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

1080p gaming: Solid 1080p gaming build — 99 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS. Next upgrade: psu tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a tier-a psu and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 2 pts to A

Build qualitycosting ~7 pts

PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ultra 5 250KF Plus + RX 9070 GRE, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
135 avg
114 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
80 avg
60 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
34 avg
28 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
259 avg
212 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
180 avg
133 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
99 avg
79 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

Well-matched

Your CPU and GPU are well-matched at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data (median 99 fps across 5 demanding AAA games), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 571W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.