1200 build (Angry at Steam Machine)

8 parts · $1248.92 estimated · Created Aug 12, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X40 (Black)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Toughpower GF1 (2024) (Black)750W · ATXThermaltake$84.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group T-FORCE GA PRO1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeTeam Group$199.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC REV2.010GB VRAM · 320mm longGIGABYTE$529.97Amazon ↗
Corsair Vengeance LPX (Gray)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×16GB (32GB)Corsair$209.00Newegg ↗
ASRock B660M Pro RSRAM ≤5333ASRock$79.99Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 70/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

How to improve · 10 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +63% with this CPU (median 61 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~7 pts

GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i3-14100F + RTX 3080, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Fortnite
1920×1080 · High
87 avg
52 1% low
Minecraft
1920×1080 · High
727 avg
194 1% low

Estimates via HowManyFPS · cached up to 24 hours.

Why these are estimates?

These numbers are model-predicted averages, not measured benchmarks of your specific system. Treat them as ballpark guidance, not a promise. Real framerate depends on:

Your full system (RAM speed, storage, drivers, OS, background load)
In-game scene complexity, multiplayer player count, mods
Driver updates and game patches after this estimate was made
Display, thermals, and how your case manages airflow

If you want a measured number for your specific build, the only reliable answer is to benchmark it yourself once you own the parts.

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +63% with this CPU (median 61 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 399W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.