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8 parts · $398.35 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

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DBuild Score 66/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 53 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 53 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 4 pts to C

Valuecosting ~13 pts

Performance spend of $1463 buys ~75 fps; stronger chips for the same money are where this budget under-delivers.

Expected performancecosting ~10 pts

53 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +62% with this CPU (median 53 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 436W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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