Engineering Workstation Build

8 parts · $1247.92 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

Parts list

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3 (Silver)Air tower · 152mm tallCooler Master$19.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Toughpower GF1 (2024) (Black)750W · ATXThermaltake$82.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group T-FORCE GA PRO1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeTeam Group$192.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC REV2.010GB VRAM · 320mm longGIGABYTE$419.99Amazon ↗
Patriot Viper Venom RGB (Matte Black)DDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$196.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech TEN M1 (Black)fits GPU ≤438mm · cooler ≤165mmMontech$69.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i5-13490F10C/16T · 4.8 GHz boostIntel$184.99Newegg ↗
ASRock B660M Pro RSRAM ≤5333ASRock$79.99Amazon ↗

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DBuild Score 69/100Needs attention for 4K gaming — start with 45 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 0% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

4K gaming: Needs attention for 4K gaming — start with 45 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 0% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 1 pt to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +75% with this CPU (median 89 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~13 pts

45 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 0% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

Open in builder to apply these →

Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 4K

For i5-13490F + RTX 3080, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
3840×2160 · High
35 avg
26 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
17 avg
13 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
3840×2160 · High
50 avg
30 1% low
Alan Wake 2
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
49 avg
36 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
3840×2160 · Ultra
45 avg
29 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
3840×2160 · High
225 avg
161 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 4K gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +178% with this CPU (median 45 fps → ~113 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 issue to resolve

RAM incompatible with motherboard

Power

PSU Excellent · 406W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.