Clean workstation that works as a gaming pc

8 parts · $1303.38 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12600KF10C/16T · 4.9 GHz boostIntel$189.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (Black)850W · ATXCooler Master$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL16 · 4×16GB (64GB)G.SKILL—
ASRock H610M HVSASRock—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 (Arctic Black)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorARCTIC$69.89Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lexar NM790 SSD 2TB 6500 MB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeLexar$344.54Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus 3X Plus OC LHR GDRR6X GPU for PC Gaming 320-Bit NVLink10GB VRAMmsi$519.97Amazon ↗
Lian Li B4-mATX 21.3L (Black)Lian Li$69.99Amazon ↗

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DBuild Score 64/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

How to improve · 6 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: entry-level, GPU: entry-level.

Valuecosting ~11 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: storage (+$200 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i5-12600KF + RTX 3080, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
148 avg
102 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
92 avg
60 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
20 avg
17 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
60 avg
34 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
134 avg
91 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
61 avg
54 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 +63% with this CPU (median 61 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

2 warnings

Cooler socket data incomplete
GPU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 466W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.