Upgrade Time (aka the squeekqual)

8 parts · $1289.09 estimated · Created Aug 21, 2026

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DBuild Score 63/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 55 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 40% 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, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 7 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~13 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +43% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end.

Valuecosting ~11 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: power supply (+$200 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

CPU-bound (38%)

CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +38% from the GPU you've chosen (median 55 fps → ~99 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

  • PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 490W draw / 1000W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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