$1200 Gaming PC Build

8 parts · $1355.60 estimated · Created Jul 1, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i5-12400F6C/12T · 4.4 GHz boostIntel$165.65Amazon ↗
Hyper 212 Black (Black)Air tower · 152mm tallCooler Master$29.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition (White)16GB VRAM · 270mm longXFX$619.99Amazon ↗
Kingbank DDR4DDR4-3200 · 2×16GB (32GB)Kingbank$175.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li Vector V100 MINI (Black)fits GPU ≤415mm · cooler ≤163mmLian Li$64.99Newegg ↗
Seagate BarraCuda ZP1024CM3A002 1TB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSeagate$199.00Newegg ↗
RAIDMAX Cobra (Black)650W · ATXRAIDMAX—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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FBuild Score 59/100Build needs major changes for 1080p gaming. Start here: 52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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

1080p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1080p gaming. Start here: 52 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 1 pt to D

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 52 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end.

Valuecosting ~11 pts

Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i5-12400F + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
225 avg
128 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
68 avg
44 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
19 avg
15 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
52 avg
32 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
124 avg
83 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
48 avg
42 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 +79% with this CPU (median 52 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 warning

PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 461W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.