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Budget 1080p Starter · ~$900

7 parts · $897.94 estimated Oldest price checked 39h ago · Created Nov 13, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.00checked 6m ago↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Arc B580 (Black)12GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$349.99checked 39h agoNewegg ↗
Patriot P3001TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePatriot Memory$139.99checked 6m ago↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$134.99checked 6m ago↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$89.99checked 22h ago↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$47.99checked 22h ago↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Bgears b-Vigor RGB (Black)fits GPU ≤290mm · cooler ≤160mmBgears$30.99checked 5h agoAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 76/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: 52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: 52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 4 pts to B

Expected performancecosting ~10 pts

52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~6 pts

GPU-limited, which is normal: your graphics card sets the pace. The fastest GPU would unlock about +111% in demanding AAA games at the 1080p reference (median 52 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range. Based on our most recent measurements.

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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
56 avg
40 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
52 avg
27 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
20 avg
15 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
222 avg
157 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
104 avg
70 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
43 avg
40 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

Healthy pairing

GPU-limited, which is normal: your graphics card sets the pace. The fastest GPU would unlock about +111% in demanding AAA games at 1080p gaming (median 52 fps today). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 369W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.