Giveaway Build

8 parts · $1194.95 estimated · Created Aug 14, 2026

the budget was based on the back to school contest, went for an am4 build because am5 was too expensive, there were so many things i kept changing because what i chose went just a little overbudget, so i kept on fidgeting here and there till i found the parts i chose

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CBuild Score 71/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the GPU has ~32% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the GPU has ~32% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 9 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~9 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +37% from the GPU you've chosen (median 72 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

Valuecosting ~9 pts

Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps

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Balance

CPU-bound (32%)

CPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +37% from the GPU you've chosen (median 72 fps → ~129 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

  • Case GPU clearance unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 551W draw / 700W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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