Budget 1080p Starter · ~$900

7 parts · $893.15 estimated · Created Aug 3, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.97↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Arc B580 (Black)12GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$309.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial E100 (Green)1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$158.95↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series (Black)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$119.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI PRO B760M-P DDR4RAM ≤3200MSI$89.27↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
PCCOOLER CPS YN750, Wide Compatibility, 135mm FDB Fan, Full Japan Electrolytic Capacitors (Gold)750WPCCOOLER$69.99Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 77/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 3 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +98% with this CPU (median 82 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

82 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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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
71 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
42 avg
31 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
82 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
38 avg
29 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
96 avg
66 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
318 avg
220 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 +98% with this CPU (median 82 fps → ~127 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 369W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.