SFF Starter

8 parts · $482.86 estimated · Created Jul 20, 2026

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DBuild Score 62/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 41 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 41 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 8 pts to C

Expected performancecosting ~15 pts

41 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 56 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range.

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Balance

Well-matched

Your build is well-balanced for 1440p gaming. CPU (estimated mid-range) and GPU (estimated mid-range) are appropriately matched. We don't have FPS data for either of these chips yet, so this is a spec-based estimate, not a measured verdict.

Compatibility

1 warning

  • Reduced GPU bandwidth: PCIe 5.0 x8 card on a PCIe 4.0 board

Power

PSU Excellent · 359W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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