Smol Build

7 parts · $1048.83 estimated · Created Jul 10, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G6C/12T · 5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$148.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE Eagle OC GeForce RTX 5060 (White)8GB VRAM · 208mm longGIGABYTE$359.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620I AXRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$109.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingston FURY Renegade ProDDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×16GB (16GB)Kingston Technology Corp.$150.96Newegg ↗
PNY CS22301TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePNY$139.01↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SilverStone SST-ST45SF-V3450W · SFXSilverStone$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 78/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p 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 +105% with this CPU (median 81 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: mid-range. Based on our most recent measurements.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

81 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 8500G + RTX 5060, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
92 avg
69 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
42 avg
31 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
81 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
37 avg
27 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
94 avg
65 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
327 avg
225 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 +105% with this CPU (median 81 fps → ~128 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 331W draw / 450W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.