SFF without the tax

8 parts · $1091.81 estimated · Created Jul 20, 2026

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FBuild Score 56/100Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 38 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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1440p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 38 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 4 pts to D

Expected performancecosting ~16 pts

38 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 48 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: mid-range.

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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 +130% with this CPU (median 38 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

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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