Custom Best Value 1080p Gaming Build
- + Extremely easy to build and maintain
- + Perfectly balanced no-bottleneck parts
Custom 1440p Performance Build
- + Perfectly balanced no-bottleneck parts
- + Silent airflow operation
THE VERDICT
Best Value 1080p Gaming Build is the stronger buy for most people because it combines the broader spec lead with a more defensible price. 1440p Performance Build is not a bad pick, but it only makes more sense if its narrower strengths line up exactly with your workload.
CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
Price Positioning
Best Value 1080p Gaming Build is the easier buy if your goal is maximum value efficiency in this segment.
Overall Score
Best Value 1080p Gaming Build carries the stronger OverLKD score and therefore the broader all-round recommendation.
CPU
Both products are close enough on cpu that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
GPU
1440p Performance Build leads on gpu based on the harder spec line.
RAM
1440p Performance Build leads on ram based on the harder spec line.
Storage
Both products are close enough on storage that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- Best Value 1080p Gaming Build wins the value argument while keeping the gap to 1440p Performance Build within the same budget segment.
- Best Value 1080p Gaming Build leads on Motherboard: ASRock B660M Pro RS, Power: Enermax 600W 80+.
- 1440p Performance Build still has a case if you care more about gpu than balanced value.
| SPEC | Custom Best Value 1080p Gaming Build | Custom 1440p Performance Build | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12400F | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Both products are close enough on cpu that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super 12GB | 1440p Performance Build leads on gpu based on the harder spec line. |
| RAM | 16GB Silicon Power DDR4-3200 | 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 | 1440p Performance Build leads on ram based on the harder spec line. |
| Storage | 1TB Kingston NV2 NVMe | 1TB WD Black SN850X NVMe | Both products are close enough on storage that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Motherboard | ASRock B660M Pro RS | MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi | Best Value 1080p Gaming Build leads on motherboard based on the harder spec line. |
| Power | Enermax 600W 80+ | Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 750W Gold | Best Value 1080p Gaming Build leads on power based on the harder spec line. |
| Case | Montech AIR 100 ARGB | Corsair 4000D Airflow | 1440p Performance Build leads on case based on the harder spec line. |
| Target Resolution | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD | 1440p Performance Build leads on target resolution based on the harder spec line. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL Custom Best Value 1080p Gaming Build | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE Custom 1440p Performance Build |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | Build Details ↗ | Build Details ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| TARGET RESOLUTION | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD |
| FORM FACTOR | Mid-Tower ATX | Mid-Tower ATX |
| UPGRADEABILITY | High | High |
BUYING TAKEAWAY
If you want the shortest answer: buy Best Value 1080p Gaming Build unless 1440p Performance Build's specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: Custom Best Value 1080p Gaming Build