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8 parts · $1244.77 estimated · Created Aug 12, 2026

Parts list

Crucial E100 (Green)1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$159.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 56006C/12T · 4.4 GHz boostAMD$142.49Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL TridentZ RGB (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×16GB (32GB)G.SKILL$229.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX SWIFT Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longXFX$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Rosewill VNW750750WRosewill$55.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIRAM ≤8200MSI$161.47↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech TEN M1 (Black)fits GPU ≤438mm · cooler ≤165mmMontech$69.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Assassin X 120R Digital ARGB White (Argb White)Air towerThermalright$24.90Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 75/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 5 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +87% with this CPU (median 85 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

74 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 60% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 5600 + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
78 avg
58 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
33 avg
24 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
74 avg
44 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
42 avg
31 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
83 avg
56 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
286 avg
201 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 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +110% with this CPU (median 74 fps → ~116 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

CPU cooler height unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 368W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.