Budget build

8 parts · $1150.69 estimated · Created Jun 26, 2026

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DBuild Score 65/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with 42 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with 42 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 5 pts to C

Expected performancecosting ~15 pts

42 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 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 +143% with this CPU (median 42 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +143% with this CPU (median 42 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 336W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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