1200 build (Angry at Steam Machine)

8 parts · $1164.84 estimated · Created Aug 12, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$114.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X40 (Black)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Toughpower GF1 (2024) (Black)750W · ATXThermaltake$82.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group T-FORCE GA PRO1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeTeam Group$192.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC REV2.010GB VRAM · 320mm longGIGABYTE$419.99Amazon ↗
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 79/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU/GPU balance is the lowest-scoring category — focus your next upgrade there.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU/GPU balance is the lowest-scoring category — focus your next upgrade there.

How to improve · 1 pt to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

CPU/GPU balance is the lowest-scoring category — focus your next upgrade there

Expected performancecosting ~3 pts

90 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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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.

Minecraft
1920×1080 · High
728 avg
195 1% low
Fortnite
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
207 avg
141 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 +75% with this CPU (median 90 fps → ~128 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.