Gaming PC Build Calculator

Estimate total build cost and expected FPS based on component budgets and target resolution.

Target FPS

FPS

Resolution

GPU Budget

CPU Budget

RAM Budget

Storage Budget

Peripherals Budget

Tab to move between fields

Total Build Cost

$1,350.00

≈ 10 pairs of sneakers

Estimated FPS

60 FPS

FPS vs Target0 FPS

Cost per FPS$22.50

GPU % of Budget29.6%

Fps Factor1

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your Target FPS, select your Resolution (1080p, 1440p, or 4K), and set component budgets.
Enter budgets for GPU, CPU, RAM, Storage, and Peripherals separately.
Review the Total Build Cost and recommended component tiers for your goals.
Adjust individual budgets to rebalance performance vs cost (GPU is typically the biggest factor).
Use the output to compare pre-built vs custom build pricing at equivalent specs.

How the result changes with GPU Budget

Target FPS: Desired frames per second in modern AAA games.
Resolution: Higher resolution requires significantly more GPU power.
GPU Budget: Graphics card budget. This is the most impactful component for gaming.
CPU Budget: Processor budget. Important for minimum FPS and multitasking.
RAM Budget: Memory budget. 16GB is recommended, 32GB for streaming.
Storage Budget: SSD/NVMe budget. 1TB NVMe recommended for modern games.
Peripherals Budget: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Target FPS = 60, Resolution = 0, GPU Budget = 400, CPU Budget = 250 = 7 input(s) provided
Calculate Total Build Cost
Total Build Cost
1350 = $1,350
Calculate Estimated FPS
Estimated FPS
60 = 60
Calculate FPS vs Target
FPS vs Target
0 = 0
Calculate Cost per FPS
Cost per FPS
22.5 = $22.5