$1030 Budget PC Build

8 parts · $799.19 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X8C/16T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$234.59Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Versa H21 (Black)fits GPU ≤315mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Phanteks Revolt 1200W Platinum (Black)1200W · ATXPhanteks$88.72Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds16GB VRAM · 298mm longASRock—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ADATA LEGEND 7102TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeADATA$219.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team T-Force Delta RGB (White)DDR5-6400 · CL30 · 2×32GB (64GB)Team Group—
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6ERAM ≤8200GIGABYTE$149.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Frozen Warframe 240 ARGB (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorThermalright$56.90Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 75/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

How to improve · 5 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~13 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +43% from the GPU you've chosen (median 104 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end.

Valuecosting ~5 pts

Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 7 7700X + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
147 avg
116 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
77 avg
50 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
376 avg
207 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
189 avg
128 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

CPU-bound (45%)

CPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +43% from the GPU you've chosen (median 104 fps → ~150 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 601W draw / 1200W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.