Custom Best Value 1080p Gaming Build
- + Extremely easy to build and maintain
- + Perfectly balanced no-bottleneck parts
Custom 4K Ultra Gaming Build
- + Extremely easy to build and maintain
- + Handles modern games at highest settings
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. 4K Ultra Gaming 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
4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on cpu based on the harder spec line.
GPU
4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on gpu based on the harder spec line.
RAM
4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on ram based on the harder spec line.
Storage
4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on storage based on the harder spec line.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- Best Value 1080p Gaming Build wins the value argument while keeping the gap to 4K Ultra Gaming Build within the same budget segment.
- Best Value 1080p Gaming Build leads on Motherboard: ASRock B660M Pro RS, Target Resolution: 1080p FHD.
- 4K Ultra Gaming Build still has a case if you care more about cpu than balanced value.
| SPEC | Custom Best Value 1080p Gaming Build | Custom 4K Ultra Gaming Build | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12400F | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on cpu based on the harder spec line. |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB | NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super 16GB | 4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on gpu based on the harder spec line. |
| RAM | 16GB Silicon Power DDR4-3200 | 32GB G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 | 4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on ram based on the harder spec line. |
| Storage | 1TB Kingston NV2 NVMe | 2TB Samsung 990 Pro NVMe | 4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on storage based on the harder spec line. |
| Motherboard | ASRock B660M Pro RS | Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX | Best Value 1080p Gaming Build leads on motherboard based on the harder spec line. |
| Power | Enermax 600W 80+ | Corsair RM850e 850W Gold | 4K Ultra Gaming Build leads on power based on the harder spec line. |
| Case | Montech AIR 100 ARGB | Lian Li Lancool III | Both products are close enough on case that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Target Resolution | 1080p FHD | 4K UHD | Best Value 1080p Gaming Build leads on target resolution based on the harder spec line. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL Custom Best Value 1080p Gaming Build | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE Custom 4K Ultra Gaming Build |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | Build Details ↗ | Build Details ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| TARGET RESOLUTION | 1080p FHD | 4K UHD |
| 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 4K Ultra Gaming Build's specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: Custom Best Value 1080p Gaming Build