The Budget Baller

8 parts · $1011.34 estimated · Created Aug 13, 2026

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FBuild Score 59/100Build needs major changes for 1080p gaming. Start here: 52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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1080p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1080p gaming. Start here: 52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 1 pt to D

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 52 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~10 pts

52 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 52 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

2 warnings

  • Case GPU clearance unknown
  • Case cooler clearance unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 486W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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