Streaming Rig · ~$1,800

8 parts · $1754.88 estimated · Created Sep 10, 2026

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Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$171.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longASRock$649.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Versa H21 (Black)fits GPU ≤315mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core (White)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorCooler Master$59.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE4TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeSanDisk Professional$179.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFIRAM ≤7600GIGABYTE$112.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Viper Venom (Matte Black)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot$479.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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ABuild Score 91/100Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

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1440p gaming: Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

How to improve · 4 pts to S

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

80 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9070, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
101 avg
86 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
33 avg
29 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
64 avg
48 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
80 avg
71 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
137 avg
101 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
307 avg
183 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 (35%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +52% with this CPU (median 80 fps → ~133 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 406W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.