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7 parts · $1199.62 estimated · Created Aug 13, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 55006C/12T · 4.2 GHz boostAMD$81.81Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY CS22301TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePNY$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX SWIFT Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longXFX$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake TR100 (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤70mmThermaltake$129.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair CX550 (Black)550W · ATXCorsair$68.85↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AXRAM ≤5300GIGABYTE$209.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Vengeance LPX (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×16GB (32GB)Corsair$209.00Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 76/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 4 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +89% with this CPU (median 85 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

85 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 5500 + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
98 avg
73 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
42 avg
31 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
85 avg
51 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
41 avg
30 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
98 avg
66 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
309 avg
216 1% low

Estimates via HowManyFPS · cached up to 24 hours.

Why these are estimates?

These numbers are model-predicted averages, not measured benchmarks of your specific system. Treat them as ballpark guidance, not a promise. Real framerate depends on:

Your full system (RAM speed, storage, drivers, OS, background load)
In-game scene complexity, multiplayer player count, mods
Driver updates and game patches after this estimate was made
Display, thermals, and how your case manages airflow

If you want a measured number for your specific build, the only reliable answer is to benchmark it yourself once you own the parts.

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +89% with this CPU (median 85 fps → ~127 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 368W draw / 550W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.