The Dorm Microwave

8 parts · $1290.89 estimated · Created Aug 13, 2026

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DBuild Score 67/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

How to improve · 3 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +120% with this CPU (median 64 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level.

Valuecosting ~7 pts

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +120% with this CPU (median 64 fps → ~151 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Good · 406W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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