Steaming machine

7 parts · $1044.45 estimated · Created Jul 23, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12400F6C/12T · 4.4 GHz boostIntel$164.59Amazon ↗
Montech APX 750W750W · ATXMontech$54.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SanDisk Optimus 5100500GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSanDisk$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC REV2.010GB VRAM · 320mm longGIGABYTE$419.99Amazon ↗
ASUS PRIME H610I-PLUS D4RAM ≤3200ASUS$112.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Vengeance LPX (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×8GB (16GB)CORSAIR$119.00Newegg ↗
Lian Li A3-mATX (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤167mmLIAN LI$72.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 75/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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

1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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 +78% with this CPU (median 88 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: entry-level.

Build qualitycosting ~4 pts

PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i5-12400F + RTX 3080, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
103 avg
77 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
44 avg
33 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
88 avg
52 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
45 avg
33 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
103 avg
70 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
309 avg
218 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 +78% with this CPU (median 88 fps → ~127 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 406W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.