The selected build pairs an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU with an MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU, directly targeting the 1440p demands of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The RTX 5060 Ti provides the necessary graphical strength to render the higher resolution effectively, ensuring textures stay sharp and gameplay remains smooth across the varied titles in the anthology. The Ryzen 5 7600X delivers solid multi-threaded performance to handle occasional CPU-intensive scenes in legacy campaigns, such as heavy scripting or multiplayer lobbies, without causing stutter. Supported by 16GB of DDR5 RAM, the system maintains responsive multitasking and game performance, while the 1TB NVMe SSD speeds up load times for the large collection. Components like the ASUS B650 motherboard and 650W PSU offer a stable foundation with room for future upgrades, and the case ensures good airflow without overspending. This build exemplifies a practical 1440p strategy: investing in a GPU that boosts visual fidelity and a CPU that keeps performance consistent, all while respecting the game’s moderate system requirements and avoiding unnecessary cost.