Homeserver/NAS/AI/Light gaming Cube - get started with 780M, add dGPU later; lots of HDD room

9 parts · $2277.39 estimated · Created Jun 26, 2026

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FBuild Score 53/100Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 44 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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1440p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 44 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 7 pts to D

Valuecosting ~15 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$280 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 56 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

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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 +130% with this CPU (median 44 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

  • CPU cooler fits with minimal clearance

Power

PSU Excellent · 363W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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