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8 parts · $1314.23 estimated · Created Aug 14, 2026

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Parts list

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D12C/24T · 5.5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$507.44↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B650I LIGHTNING WIFIRAM ≤7200ASRock$169.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
CHIONE P5-240 (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorGAMDIAS$55.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Z5404TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeT-FORCE—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GP-UD850GM850W · ATXGIGABYTE$89.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SilverStone SG13 (Black)fits GPU ≤267mm · cooler ≤61mmSilverStone$70.83Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB Kit , , PC Gaming Computer , for /AMD / 38-38-76/1.4V(LD5U16G64C30BR-R (Rgb)DDR5-6400 · 2×16GB (32GB)Lexar$419.99Amazon ↗
ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XTX RX7900XTX24GB VRAMASRock—Newegg ↗

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SBuild Score 96/100Excellent 1080p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

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1080p gaming: Excellent 1080p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

How to improve

Future-proofingcosting ~2 pts

Future-proofing is the lowest-scoring category — focus your next upgrade there

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 9 9900X3D + RX 7900 XTX, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
476 avg
293 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
201 avg
149 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
50 avg
50 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
115 avg
91 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
238 avg
165 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
153 avg
125 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

Well-matched

Your CPU and GPU are well-matched at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data (median 153 fps across 5 demanding AAA games), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back. Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

GPU length unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 596W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.