S-Tier 1080p build for Windrose on Linux

8 parts · $1578.15 estimated · Created Jul 10, 2026

Parts list

Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus18C/18T · 5.3 GHz boostIntel$199.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$469.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MPG A850G (Black)850W · ATXMSI$139.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B860I Lightning WiFiRAM ≤9333ASRock$169.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake TH120 ARGB Sync V2 (Black)AIO liquid · 120mm radiatorThermaltake$88.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
SilverStone SG13 (Black)fits GPU ≤267mm · cooler ≤61mmSilverStone$69.71Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team Group DDR5-6000 (Black)DDR5-6000 · CL38 · 2×8GB (16GB)Team Group$259.49↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingston Technology 1000G NV2 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeKingston Technology Corp.$180.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 79/100A 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 · 1 pt to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +86% with this CPU (median 97 fps today). CPU: enthusiast, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ultra 5 250KF Plus + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
97 avg
72 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
44 avg
36 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
111 avg
72 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High · FSR Quality
290 avg
139 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
64 avg
49 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
141 avg
102 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 +86% with this CPU (median 97 fps → ~157 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 521W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.