Streaming Rig · ~$1,800

8 parts · $1741.88 estimated · Created Aug 25, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$173.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial E100 (Green)1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$159.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Nautilus 360 RS ARGB (White)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorCorsair$129.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Vengeance (Gray)DDR5-6000 · CL38 · 2×16GB (32GB)Corsair$459.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MAG A750GL (Black)750W · ATXMSI$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Rosewill FBM-X7 (Black)fits GPU ≤390mm · cooler ≤170mmRosewill$119.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming OC12GB VRAM · 302mm longGIGABYTE$459.97Amazon ↗
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6ERAM ≤8200GIGABYTE$149.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 78/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 2 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +77% with this CPU (median 95 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

87 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 60% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 7700 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
92 avg
76 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
37 avg
30 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
87 avg
63 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High · FSR Quality
218 avg
111 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
54 avg
45 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
105 avg
77 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 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +114% with this CPU (median 71 fps → ~137 fps across 4 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 536W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.