Creator Workstation · ~$2,800

8 parts · $2730.77 estimated · Created Sep 16, 2026

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DBuild Score 65/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~29% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~29% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 5 pts to C

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: enthusiast, GPU: high-end.

Valuecosting ~12 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$732 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

CPU-bound (29%)

CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +33% from the GPU you've chosen (median 73 fps → ~99 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 595W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

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