SFF without the tax

8 parts · $1223.84 estimated · Created Jul 20, 2026

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CBuild Score 76/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

How to improve · 4 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +90% with this CPU (median 84 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock

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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 +114% with this CPU (median 73 fps → ~116 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

  • Reduced GPU bandwidth: PCIe 5.0 x8 card on a PCIe 4.0 board

Power

PSU Excellent · 366W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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