Oblivion - $1,137

Why This Build

Built this as an extremely efficient dual-GPU setup focused on power efficiency and value. Playing a lot of Borderlands and FF7 Rebirth, and both games run great at 1440p with lossless scaling. The beauty of this build is the power consumption - the GTX 1650 runs entirely off PCI-E slot power so no extra cables needed (besides the riser to squeeze it in). Total power draw between both GPUs is under 140W, which is insane efficiency for the performance you’re getting.

Component Choices

CPU & Motherboard: The 13600K gives solid gaming performance with enough cores for multitasking and streaming. MSI PRO B760-P WiFi has the PCIe lanes for dual GPUs and good enough VRM for the 13600K without breaking the bank.

GPUs: Intel Arc B580 is a fantastic value at $299 new - great 1440p performance with solid driver support now. The GTX 1650 as the frame gen card is perfect for this build because it draws all its power from the PCIe slot (no additional cables), making cable management super clean. Combined TDP under 140W between both cards is incredibly efficient.

RAM & Storage: 32GB DDR4-6000 is plenty for these games and great value. The 990 EVO Plus keeps load times quick in FF7 Rebirth’s large world.

Cooling & Case: Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L keeps the 13600K cool under sustained loads. CORSAIR 4000D has good airflow and enough space for dual GPUs with clean cable routing.

PSU: 850W is way more than needed for this efficient setup, but gives tons of headroom for future upgrades. The whole system sips power compared to high-end dual-GPU builds.

Performance Notes

Running 1440p high at native resolution, locked to 60 FPS on the B580. With lossless scaling getting between 70-110 FPS in open world scenes depending on the game. The power efficiency is the real story here - under 140W total GPU power draw while delivering smooth high refresh gaming. The GTX 1650’s slot-only power design makes the build incredibly clean with minimal cable clutter.

Upgrade Path

The most obvious upgrade would be swapping the GTX 1650 for an RX 6600 or RTX 3050 for better frame generation performance at higher multipliers, though you’d lose the cable-free advantage. If you want more base performance, upgrading to an Arc B770 (when available) or RTX 4060 Ti would push 1440p frames higher.

The 13600K should be good for several more years, and the B760 board supports 14th gen Intel chips if you need more performance later. Adding a second 1TB SSD would be useful since FF7 Rebirth is massive. If you’re still on 1080p or 60Hz, upgrading to a 1440p 144Hz+ monitor would let you actually see the benefits of the extra frames this efficient setup generates.

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