Build For hobbies, projects & what life throws at it.

8 parts · $1215.85 estimated · Created Aug 9, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$174.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B850M-X R2.0RAM ≤8200ASRock$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX SWIFT Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longXFX$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech APX650W · ATXMontech$45.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Core 1000 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤148mmFractal Design$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Timetec Non- 1.1V Module Upgrade ( , KIT)DDR5-4800 · 2×16GB (32GB)Timetec$350.99Amazon ↗
ID-COOLING FROZN A400 (Black)Air tower · 123mm tallID-COOLING$24.99Amazon ↗
Solid State Drive MTFDKBA512TFK 1BC1AABGA Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Micron 245512GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeAscendtech$70.00Newegg ↗

UFDForge earns a small commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.

CBuild Score 77/100A 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 · 3 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +80% with this CPU (median 91 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

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

Open in builder to apply these →

Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
88 avg
66 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
46 avg
34 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
80 avg
54 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
54 avg
40 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
105 avg
79 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
383 avg
254 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 +100% with this CPU (median 80 fps → ~123 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 368W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.