Shadow Node

8 parts · $1288.00 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

Parts list

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE (Black)155mm tallThermalright$39.90Amazon ↗
ASRock B850M-X R2.0RAM ≤8200ASRock$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC (Black)16GB VRAM · 281mm longGIGABYTE$649.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SanDisk Optimus 5100500GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSanDisk$109.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Flare X5 (Black)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$279.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li A3-mATX (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤167mmLIAN LI—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F6C/12T · 4.7 GHz boostAMD—Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Toughpower GT Standard, Smart Zero Fan, Native Connector, PS-TPT (Gold)850WThermaltake$108.14↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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FBuild Score 55/100Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 44 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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1440p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 44 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 5 pts to D

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 58 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.

Expected performancecosting ~14 pts

44 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 7400F + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
111 avg
86 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
53 avg
39 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
13 avg
9 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
44 avg
25 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
78 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
33 avg
31 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 +130% with this CPU (median 44 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 346W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.