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8 parts · $1086.95 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

Fractal Design Core 1100 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤148mmFractal Design$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G6C/12T · 5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$148.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Vetroo Eclipse (Black)Low-profile air · 100mm tallVetroo$9.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group NV50001TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeTeam Group$179.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team T-Force Delta RGB (White)DDR5-6400 · CL30 · 2×32GB (64GB)Team Group—
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC REV2.010GB VRAM · 320mm longGIGABYTE$499.99Amazon ↗
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6ERAM ≤8200GIGABYTE$149.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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DBuild Score 66/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

How to improve · 4 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +63% with this CPU (median 61 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~7 pts

GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 8500G + RTX 3080, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
273 avg
148 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
92 avg
60 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
20 avg
17 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
56 avg
32 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
61 avg
54 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
134 avg
91 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 +63% with this CPU (median 61 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Good · 406W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.