Budget 1080p Starter · ~$900

6 parts · $867.95 estimated · Created Jul 13, 2026

Parts list

ASRock Challenger Arc B580 (Black)12GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$319.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$119.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series (Black)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$119.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial E100 (Green)1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$158.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Versa H21 (Black)fits GPU ≤315mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 73/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 7 pts to B

Completenesscosting ~1 pt

Still to choose: power supply

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +100% with this CPU (median 82 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i3-14100F + Arc B580, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
94 avg
70 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
41 avg
30 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
82 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
38 avg
28 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
94 avg
64 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
313 avg
218 1% low

Estimates via HowManyFPS · cached up to 24 hours.

Why these are estimates?

These numbers are model-predicted averages, not measured benchmarks of your specific system. Treat them as ballpark guidance, not a promise. Real framerate depends on:

Your full system (RAM speed, storage, drivers, OS, background load)
In-game scene complexity, multiplayer player count, mods
Driver updates and game patches after this estimate was made
Display, thermals, and how your case manages airflow

If you want a measured number for your specific build, the only reliable answer is to benchmark it yourself once you own the parts.

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +100% with this CPU (median 82 fps → ~127 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 issue to resolve

Incomplete build

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.