4.5L Steam Machine 2TB Killer

8 parts · $1341.64 estimated · Created Jul 7, 2026

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DBuild Score 69/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with CPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the GPU has ~80% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with CPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the GPU has ~80% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 1 pt to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~17 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +77% from the GPU you've chosen (median 70 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~6 pts

CPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the GPU has ~80% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

CPU-bound (80%)

CPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +77% from the GPU you've chosen (median 70 fps → ~94 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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