Future build when I'm not broke anymore

8 parts · $1322.93 estimated · Created Jun 25, 2026

Parts list

Thermaltake Smart 500W (Black)500W · ATXThermaltake$39.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B850M-X R2.0RAM ≤8200ASRock$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti DUAL FAN OC (Black)8GB VRAM · 245mm longPNY$429.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Core 1100 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤148mmFractal Design$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ADATA Legend 710512GB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeADATA$84.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G6C/12T · 5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$148.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X30 (Black)Low-profile air · 92mm tallSAMA$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingston FURY BeastDDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×32GB (32GB)Kingston$444.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 77/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 3 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

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

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

87 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 60% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 8500G + RTX 5060 Ti, 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
48 avg
36 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
87 avg
54 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
45 avg
34 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
109 avg
77 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
349 avg
238 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 +85% with this CPU (median 87 fps → ~128 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 366W draw / 500W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.