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8 parts · $532.47 estimated · Created Aug 13, 2026

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DBuild Score 62/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 55 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 55 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 8 pts to C

Valuecosting ~14 pts

Performance spend of $1612 buys ~78 fps; stronger chips for the same money are where this budget under-delivers.

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~11 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +40% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

CPU-bound (16%)

CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +25% from the GPU you've chosen (median 55 fps → ~97 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 486W draw / 1050W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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