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1440p gaming PC 2026: which configuration to choose?

1440p (2K, 2560×1440) has become the reference resolution for demanding PC gamers in 2026. Between 1080p (too low) and 4K (too demanding), 1440p offers an excellent quality/smoothness balance — with the right configuration.

Which GPU for 1440p?

Recommended minimum for 1440p 60 FPS on recent AAA: RTX 4060 Ti or RX 7700 XT.

For 1440p 100+ FPS on recent AAA, target an RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT.

Budget for a 1440p gaming PC

Minimum budget for 1440p 60 FPS: €900–1,000 (RTX 4060 Ti + Ryzen 5 + 16 GB DDR4).

Ideal budget for 1440p 100+ FPS ultra: €1,200–1,400 (RTX 4070 + Ryzen 5 7600 + 16 GB DDR5).

1440p vs 4K: which to choose in 2026?

4K requires 2–3× more GPU power than 1440p. At the same budget, you'll have much more fluidity at 1440p.

DLSS 3 (NVIDIA) and FSR 3 (AMD) allow simulating 4K from native 1440p with excellent visual results.

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