Best I Could Get

8 parts · $1245.81 estimated · Created Aug 18, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.97↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 3 (Black)Air tower · 127mm tallbe quiet!$29.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B760M PG Lightning WiFiRAM ≤7200ASRock$109.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ADATA LEGEND 7101TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeADATA$134.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA B650 650W650WSAMA$44.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Timetec Non- 1.1V Module Upgrade ( , KIT)DDR5-4800 · 2×16GB (32GB)Timetec$350.99Amazon ↗
Phanteks XT Pro Ultra (Black)fits GPU ≤415mm · cooler ≤184mmPhanteks$79.99Newegg ↗
MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus 3X Plus OC LHR GDRR6X GPU for PC Gaming 320-Bit NVLink10GB VRAMmsi$389.99Amazon ↗

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

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

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 +75% with this CPU (median 105 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: entry-level.

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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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.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
108 avg
81 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
51 avg
38 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
105 avg
66 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
50 avg
37 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
115 avg
81 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High · FSR Quality
174 avg
151 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 105 fps → ~128 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

2 warnings

GPU length unknown
PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Good · 399W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.