'budget' workstation

8 parts · $1732.28 estimated · Created Aug 19, 2026

Parts list

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE (Black)155mm tallThermalright$39.90Amazon ↗
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT16C/32T · 4.8 GHz boostAMD$305.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Focus G (Black)fits GPU ≤380mm · cooler ≤165mmFractal Design$69.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MAG A750GL (Black)750W · ATXMSI$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition12GB VRAM · 318mm longASUS$619.97Amazon ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$175.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung MZ V9P2T0 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$339.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI B550-A PRO ProSeries Gaming PCmsi$92.44Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 75/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 5 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +65% with this CPU (median 112 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: entry-level.

Build qualitycosting ~4 pts

PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 9 5900XT + RTX 3080 Ti, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
91 avg
68 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
41 avg
30 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
94 avg
56 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
52 avg
39 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
99 avg
68 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High · FSR Quality
135 avg
112 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 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +80% with this CPU (median 91 fps → ~116 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 446W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.