This build delivers a practical 1440p setup for Counter-Strike 2 by pairing a modern CPU with a mid-to-high-end GPU and fast system memory instead of overspending on either extreme. The Ryzen 5 9600X brings strong single-core performance and efficient multi-threading to keep game logic, player simulation, and networking responsive even when the screen fills with utility effects or multiple enemies. It avoids the older-platform bottlenecks that can cause frametime spikes common in competitive Source 2 titles. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB supplies the rasterization power required to maintain smooth frame pacing at 1440p when shadows, particles, and dynamic smoke are enabled. With 16 GB of VRAM it handles the increased pixel count comfortably without forcing aggressive texture or effect reductions that would undermine the resolution's benefit. This GPU/CPU pairing creates sensible balance: the graphics card carries the resolution load while the processor protects the responsiveness that actually wins gunfights. Supporting components reinforce the same priorities. The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000 kit gives the Ryzen 9000 series the fast, tight-timed memory it prefers for reducing latency in simulation-heavy moments. The ASUS Prime B650-PLUS WiFi motherboard offers a stable AM5 platform with future upgrade room, while the Thermalright Peerless Assassin cooler keeps the 65 W CPU at consistent clocks. Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe storage, Montech AIR 903 case, and MSI 650W Bronze PSU complete a clean, reliable system that focuses budget on the parts that directly affect 1440p Counter-Strike performance rather than cosmetic flair or unnecessary power capacity.