Engineering Workstation Build

8 parts · $969.12 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$84.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group T-FORCE GA PRO1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeTeam Group—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC REV2.010GB VRAM · 320mm longGIGABYTE$529.97Amazon ↗
Patriot Viper Venom RGB (Matte Black)DDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech TEN M1 (Black)fits GPU ≤438mm · cooler ≤165mmMontech$69.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i5-13490F10C/16T · 4.8 GHz boostIntel$184.19Newegg ↗
ASRock B660M Pro RSRAM ≤5333ASRock$79.99Amazon ↗

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FBuild Score 49/100Build needs major changes for 4K gaming. Start here: 16 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4k · 0% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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4K gaming: Build needs major changes for 4K gaming. Start here: 16 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4k · 0% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 11 pts to D

Expected performancecosting ~26 pts

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

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: mid-range, GPU: entry-level.

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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.

Counter-Strike 2
3840×2160 · High
94 avg
72 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
3840×2160
30 avg
22 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
10 avg
9 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
16 avg
9 1% low
Alan Wake 2
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
14 avg
12 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
3840×2160 · Ultra
48 avg
33 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 (67%)

Your GPU (estimated entry-level) is limiting performance for 4K gaming. The CPU (estimated mid-range) is 1 tier higher and has spare capacity your GPU isn't using. We don't have FPS data for either of these chips yet, so this is a spec-based estimate, not a measured verdict.

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.