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8 parts · $1110.76 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

Parts list

PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti DUAL FAN OC (Black)8GB VRAM · 245mm longPNY$429.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Versa H17 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Intel Core i5-85006C/6T · 4.1 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$98.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (Black)850W · ATXCooler Master$97.49Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Ripjaws V (Black)DDR4-3600 · CL16 · 4×16GB (64GB)G.SKILL$119.99Newegg ↗
Thermalright Frozen Warframe 240 ARGB (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorThermalright$56.90Amazon ↗
ROG STRIX B365-G GAMINGASUS$195.41Newegg ↗
Dogfish 240GB240GB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeDogfish Technology$62.00Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 75/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p 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 +92% with this CPU (median 84 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

GPU tier 2/2, 8/6GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i5-8500 + RTX 5060 Ti, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
96 avg
72 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
40 avg
30 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
84 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
40 avg
30 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
95 avg
64 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
300 avg
212 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 +92% with this CPU (median 84 fps → ~127 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 366W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.