4.5L Steam Machine 2TB Killer

8 parts · $1477.76 estimated · Created Jul 7, 2026

I SWEAR that power supply fits

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CBuild Score 78/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 2 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +115% with this CPU (median 86 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

86 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +115% with this CPU (median 86 fps → ~129 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 issue to resolve

  • PSU too long for case
  • Cooler socket data incomplete
  • GPU fits with minimal clearance
  • CPU cooler height unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 331W draw / 600W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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