Slow Burn

10 parts · $2098.35 estimated · Created Jun 29, 2026

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DBuild Score 66/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with Biggest non-performance spend: storage (+$519 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with Biggest non-performance spend: storage (+$519 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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 +80% with this CPU (median 91 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

Valuecosting ~12 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: storage (+$519 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +80% with this CPU (median 91 fps → ~132 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

  • Potential M.2 / SATA conflict

Power

PSU Excellent · 360W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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