The Bottleneck ( with chance of upgrading in future)

8 parts · $1126.79 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

SAMA X40 (Black)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)8GB VRAM · 270mm longXFX$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620M S2HRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech APX 750W750W · ATXMontech$54.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Klevv Desktop Memory (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×8GB (16GB)Klevv$249.99Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F6C/12T · 4.7 GHz boostAMD$103.94Newegg ↗
JONSBO D32 STD (Black)fits GPU ≤365mm · cooler ≤163mmJonsbo$62.99Amazon ↗
Micron 2500 1TB 7100 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron$150.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 72/100A 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 · 8 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +84% with this CPU (median 86 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

GPU tier 2/2, 8/6GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

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

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
102 avg
76 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
47 avg
35 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
86 avg
54 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
45 avg
33 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
107 avg
75 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
342 avg
234 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 +84% with this CPU (median 86 fps → ~128 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 368W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.