Giveaway Build

8 parts · $1213.94 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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BBuild Score 81/100Solid 1080p gaming build — 97 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.

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1080p gaming: Solid 1080p gaming build — 97 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.

How to improve · 9 pts to A

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~10 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +54% with this CPU (median 97 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

GPU-bound (37%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +54% with this CPU (median 97 fps → ~127 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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