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

8 parts · $1034.64 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12400F6C/12T · 4.4 GHz boostIntel$171.94Amazon ↗
Challenger Arc B570 (Black)10GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$259.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY CS22301TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePNY—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Ridge (White)fits GPU ≤335mm · cooler ≤70mmFractal Design$144.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
FSP SFX Pro (Black)450W · SFXFSP$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗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$189.79Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Noctua NH-L12S, Premium Low ProfileLow-profile airNoctua$74.95↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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FBuild Score 52/100Build needs major changes for 1080p gaming. Start here: 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: Build needs major changes for 1080p gaming. Start here: psu tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a tier-a psu and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 8 pts to D

Expected performancecosting ~16 pts

40 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 40 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range. Based on our most recent measurements.

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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.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
173 avg
119 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
47 avg
35 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
13 avg
12 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
40 avg
23 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
37 avg
35 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
90 avg
61 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 +143% with this CPU (median 40 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

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.