Steaming machine

7 parts · $1056.86 estimated · Created Jul 23, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12400F6C/12T · 4.4 GHz boostIntel$189.99Amazon ↗
Montech APX 750W750W · ATXMontech$54.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SanDisk Optimus 5100500GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSanDisk$109.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC REV2.010GB VRAM · 320mm longGIGABYTE$469.99Amazon ↗
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—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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DBuild Score 66/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 4 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +63% with this CPU (median 61 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: entry-level. Based on our most recent measurements.

Expected performancecosting ~7 pts

GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock

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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
92 avg
60 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
20 avg
17 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
56 avg
33 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
61 avg
54 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
134 avg
91 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
191 avg
126 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 +63% with this CPU (median 61 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 406W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.