Steam Machine??

7 parts · $1569.96 estimated · Created Jul 1, 2026

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DBuild Score 60/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 10 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +63% with this CPU (median 61 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~12 pts

48 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +92% with this CPU (median 48 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Good · 406W draw / 500W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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