Budget 1080p Starter · ~$900

7 parts · $872.85 estimated · Created Jul 30, 2026

Parts list

ASRock Challenger Arc B580 (Black)12GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$309.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial E100 (Green)1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$157.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MAG A550BN (Black)550W · ATXMSI$47.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series (Black)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$119.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i3-13100F4C/8T · 4.5 GHz boostIntel$97.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Zalman T8 (Rgb)Zalman$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 75/100A 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 · 5 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +106% with this CPU (median 81 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

81 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i3-13100F + Arc B580, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
91 avg
68 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
38 avg
28 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
81 avg
48 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
36 avg
27 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
89 avg
59 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
294 avg
207 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 +106% with this CPU (median 81 fps → ~127 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

Case GPU clearance unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 369W draw / 550W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.