Streaming Rig · ~$1,800

8 parts · $1797.23 estimated · Created Sep 24, 2026

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DBuild Score 62/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 54 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 54 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 8 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +84% with this CPU (median 78 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level. Based on our most recent measurements.

Valuecosting ~10 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$156 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 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +133% with this CPU (median 54 fps → ~133 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 536W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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