High tier · 1440p high refresh / 4K 60
Nexus High-Refresh Rig
Players who want max settings at 1440p with high frame rates, or a solid 4K 60 experience with upscaling.
Prices checked on September 6, 2026 — they move constantly, so confirm at the retailer.
Parts list
| Part | Pick | Approx. | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Fastest mainstream gaming CPU — removes the CPU as a bottleneck at high refresh. | $479 | Amazon |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 16GB and strong ray-tracing performance — the right card for 1440p max and 4K with upscaling. | $799 | Amazon |
| Motherboard | X670E / B650E ATX PCIe 5.0 for the GPU and NVMe, plus better VRM cooling. | $229 | Amazon |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 CL28 (2x16GB) Tighter timings help the X3D chips in CPU-heavy open worlds. | $139 | Amazon |
| Storage | 2TB NVMe Gen5 SSD Fast enough for the streaming-heavy engines coming in 2026. | $199 | Amazon |
| PSU | 850W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 Native 12V-2x6 connector and headroom for transient GPU spikes. | $129 | Amazon |
| Cooler | 360mm AIO Keeps boost clocks high and noise low in a warm room. | $139 | Amazon |
| Case | Full-airflow mid-tower with 360mm support Radiator clearance plus space for thick modern GPUs. | $129 | Amazon |
| Total | Excludes monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset and operating system. | $2,242 |
What it runs
Expected performance in the games in our database. Figures marked as estimates are based on comparable titles, not measured benchmarks.
Good to know
- This is the first tier comfortable in VR at full resolution.
- Pair with a 1440p 240Hz OLED or a 4K 144Hz panel — the GPU can feed either.
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