Budget 1080p Starter · ~$900

7 parts · $823.43 estimated · Created Oct 15, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$28.49↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$134.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group T-Force Vulcan Z1TB · SATA SSDTeam Group$131.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger SE Intel Arc A770 OC16GB VRAMASRock$249.99Amazon ↗
CORSAIR RM850e (2025) Low-Noise ATX with 12V-2x6 Cable – & Compliant, Gold Efficiency850W · ATXCorsair$72.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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DBuild Score 68/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with 47 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with 47 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 2 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +121% with this CPU (median 47 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.

Expected performancecosting ~12 pts

47 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i3-14100F + Arc A770, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
47 avg
37 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
18 avg
14 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
207 avg
141 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
50 avg
26 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
106 avg
73 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
39 avg
35 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 +121% with this CPU (median 47 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

2 warnings

GPU length unknown
PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 399W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.