AMD - Steam Machine 2TB Alternative Starter

8 parts · $1330.83 estimated

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X6C/12T · 5.3 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$146.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)8GB VRAM · 270mm longXFX$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 (White)RAM ≤8200ASRock$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 M (Silver)DDR5-6400 · CL32 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot$389.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ADATA LEGEND 7102TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeADATA$189.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech APX650W · ATXMontech$45.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$32.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X40 (Black)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 84/100Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: cpu is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the gpu has ~56% unused headroom a faster cpu would unlock.

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

1440p gaming: Solid 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: cpu is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the gpu has ~56% unused headroom a faster cpu would unlock.

Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 7600X + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
84 avg
63 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High
41 avg
31 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
77 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High
49 avg
37 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
98 avg
71 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
344 avg
233 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

CPU-bound (56%)

Both CPU and GPU sit at MID, but 1440p gaming leans on the CPU — a stronger CPU at this GPU tier would unlock more frames.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 408W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.