The Budget Baller

8 parts · $602.04 estimated · Created Aug 13, 2026

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DBuild Score 69/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with 51 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with 51 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% 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 +79% with this CPU (median 51 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~11 pts

51 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 51 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 issue to resolve

  • GPU too long for case
  • CPU cooler fits with minimal clearance

Power

PSU Sufficient · 461W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU longer than the case allows

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