STAR WARS Battlefront II at 1440p is more GPU-dependent than at 1080p, but it still does not require extreme hardware. This build leans into that sweet spot. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM handles the increased resolution and visual effects with room to spare, keeping performance stable even when battles get chaotic with multiple heroes and vehicles on screen. It is a card built for 1440p play, which is exactly where this game lives at higher settings. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X complements it well. Its strong single-thread performance handles the game's occasional CPU-sensitive moments during crowded Galactic Assault matches without becoming a bottleneck, and its 65W TDP keeps thermal and power draw manageable. On the memory side, 16GB of DDR5-6000 provides fast, responsive performance—the game does not need 32GB, and this kit keeps costs practical. A 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD from Western Digital ensures fast map loads with enough space for the full install and other games. The 650W 80+ Bronze power supply from MSI delivers clean power for the system without overspending, and the high-airflow Montech case keeps the GPU and CPU cool during longer sessions. The Thermalright Peerless Assassin cooler keeps the Ryzen 5 9600X running quietly under load. At around $1,531, this build sits comfortably under a $1,600 budget and focuses spending where it matters most for 1440p play: a strong GPU backed by a capable CPU and fast supporting hardware.