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8 parts · $1245.74 estimated · Created Aug 13, 2026

Parts list

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVOAir tower · 157mm tallThermalright$46.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i5-14600KF14C/20T · 5.3 GHz boostIntel$239.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY CS22301TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePNY$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4RAM ≤5333GIGABYTE$128.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech Century II (Silver)850W · ATXMontech$89.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$189.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus 3X Plus OC LHR GDRR6X GPU for PC Gaming 320-Bit NVLink10GB VRAMmsi$379.99Amazon ↗
Lian Li B4-mATX 21.3L (Black)Lian Li$69.99Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 76/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 4 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +74% with this CPU (median 91 fps today). CPU: enthusiast, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

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

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-14600KF + RTX 3080, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
89 avg
67 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
43 avg
32 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
80 avg
51 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
52 avg
39 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
102 avg
73 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
342 avg
233 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 +91% with this CPU (median 80 fps → ~118 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

2 warnings

GPU length unknown
Case cooler clearance unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 466W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.