The Ol' "Does-What-It-Needs"

8 parts · $1147.68 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12400F6C/12T · 4.4 GHz boostIntel$164.99Amazon ↗
Challenger Arc B570 (Black)10GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$259.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY CS22301TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePNY$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Ridge (White)fits GPU ≤335mm · cooler ≤70mmFractal Design$144.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
FSP SFX Pro (Black)450W · SFXFSP$79.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS PRIME H610I-PLUS D4RAM ≤3200ASUS$112.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Silicon Power Desktop Memory (Black / Gray)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)Silicon Power$209.79Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Noctua NH-L12S, Premium Low ProfileLow-profile airNoctua$74.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 73/100A 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 · 7 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +126% with this CPU (median 77 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

Build qualitycosting ~5 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 + Arc B570, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
85 avg
64 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
37 avg
28 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
77 avg
47 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
31 avg
23 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
84 avg
57 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
310 avg
214 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 +126% with this CPU (median 77 fps → ~127 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

2 warnings

Cooler socket data incomplete
CPU cooler height unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 336W draw / 450W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.