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8 parts · $1507.91 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVOAir tower · 157mm tallThermalright$69.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Arc B580 (Black)12GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$329.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Smart 600W (White)600W · ATXThermaltake$42.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B850M-X R2.0RAM ≤8200ASRock$135.84Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
T-Force Vulcan ECO (Silver)DDR5-6400 · CL38 · 2×16GB (32GB)Team Group$569.21Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D6C/12T · 5 GHz boostAMD$249.99Amazon ↗
Solid State Drive MTFDKBA512TFK 1BC1AABGA Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Micron 245512GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeAscendtech$70.00Newegg ↗

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DBuild Score 66/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

How to improve · 4 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +114% with this CPU (median 67 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range.

Valuecosting ~9 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$240 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 7600X3D + Arc B580, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
301 avg
149 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
83 avg
70 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
30 avg
19 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
56 avg
38 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
67 avg
54 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
115 avg
87 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 +114% with this CPU (median 67 fps → ~151 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

CPU cooler fits with minimal clearance

Power

PSU Sufficient · 376W draw / 600W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.