Budget 1080p Starter · ~$900
7 parts · $859.93 estimated · Created Aug 30, 2026
Parts list
- Intel Pentium Gold G54002C/4T · 3.7 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
- G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$119.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
- GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC (Black)8GB VRAM · 281mm longGIGABYTE$369.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
- ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
- MSI B360M PRO-VDHmsi$99.99Amazon ↗
- Micron 2500 1TB 7100 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron$150.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
- Zalman Raven (Rgb)Zalman$44.98↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
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BBuild Score 82/100Solid 1080p gaming build — GPU tier 2/2, 8/6GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.
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1080p gaming: Solid 1080p gaming build — GPU tier 2/2, 8/6GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.
How to improve · 8 pts to A
GPU is overpowered relative to CPU. CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range. (tier heuristic — one of these chips isn't in the HMF FPS catalog)
GPU tier 2/2, 8/6GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic
Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario
Balance
CPU-bound (50%)
Your CPU (entry-level / legacy) is limiting performance for 1080p gaming. The GPU (estimated mid-range) is 1 tier higher and has headroom your CPU isn't feeding. We don't have FPS data for either of these chips yet, so this is a spec-based estimate, not a measured verdict.
Compatibility
1 warning
- Case GPU clearance unknown
Power
PSU Excellent · 329W draw / 650W
Physical fit
GPU + cooler clear the case
Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.