my second machine

9 parts · $2322.85 estimated · Created Jun 30, 2026

Parts list

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE (Black)155mm tallThermalright$39.90Amazon ↗
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$227.00Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT16C/32T · 4.8 GHz boostAMD$311.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 288mm longGIGABYTE$999.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Rosewill VMG 1000W1000W · ATXRosewill$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
T-FORCE VULCAN Z (Gray)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)Team Group$259.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS Prime B550M-A WiFi IIRAM ≤4866ASUS$118.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Seagate BarraCuda ZP1024CM3A002 1TB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSeagate$199.00Newegg ↗
NZXT H3 Flow (Black)fits GPU ≤377mmNZXT$56.99Amazon ↗

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DBuild Score 62/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 8 pts to C

Valuecosting ~13 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: storage (+$177 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~13 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +43% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: high-end.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 9 5900XT + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
303 avg
185 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
131 avg
95 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
35 avg
35 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
66 avg
41 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
189 avg
128 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
78 avg
68 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

CPU-bound (45%)

CPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +43% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps → ~150 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

Case cooler clearance unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 537W draw / 1000W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.