Streaming Rig · ~$1,800

8 parts · $1751.89 estimated · Created Nov 1, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$178.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial E100 (Green)1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$159.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 240mm longSapphire$519.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS Prime AP303 Mesh (White)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤165mmASUS$106.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Viper Venom (Matte Black)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot$489.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6ERAM ≤8200GIGABYTE$133.95↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
CORSAIR RM850e (2025) Low-Noise ATX with 12V-2x6 Cable – & Compliant, Gold Efficiency850W · ATXCorsair$72.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240L RGB V2, Close-Loop (Rgb Argb)AIO liquidCooler Master$89.99Amazon ↗

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DBuild Score 61/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with 52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 9 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +101% with this CPU (median 75 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~10 pts

52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 40% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
68 avg
57 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
50 avg
35 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
20 avg
12 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
185 avg
138 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
85 avg
63 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
52 avg
45 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 +143% with this CPU (median 52 fps → ~133 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 356W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.