Budget 1080p Starter · ~$900
7 parts · $873.94 estimated · Created Sep 26, 2026
Parts list
- Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$129.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE4TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeSanDisk Professional$179.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$109.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Cooler Master QUBE 540 (Stardust Iron)fits GPU ≤415mm · cooler ≤172mmCooler Master$54.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- SAMA B650 650W650WSAMA$44.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- ASRock Challenger SE Intel Arc A770 OC16GB VRAMASRock$249.99Amazon ↗

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DBuild Score 64/100Needs attention for 1080p 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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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p 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 · 6 pts to C
GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +121% with this CPU (median 44 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.
44 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 20% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS
Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario
Balance
GPU-bound (50%)
GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +121% with this CPU (median 44 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.
Compatibility
2 warnings
- GPU length unknown
- PSU length unknown
Power
PSU Good · 399W draw / 650W
Physical fit
GPU + cooler clear the case
Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.





