August Competition Build RSA

8 parts · $1183.19 estimated · Created Aug 12, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core Ultra 5 22510C/10T · 4.9 GHz boost · iGPUIntel$178.26Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PNY CS22301TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePNY$99.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)8GB VRAM · 270mm longXFX$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$204.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B860M Challenger WiFiRAM ≤8666ASRock$114.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA G750P , Gold Certified, Ready 12V-2x6 ( ), Full Bridge LLC + DC-DC Design, 120mm FDB (Gold)750WSAMA$69.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA L50 360 (Argb Argb)AIO liquidSAMA$54.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
RAIDMAX Vector ARGB (Argb)Raidmax$59.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 76/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 4 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 ~5 pts

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

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ultra 5 225 + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
83 avg
62 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
39 avg
29 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
76 avg
48 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
47 avg
35 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
94 avg
67 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
329 avg
224 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 +105% with this CPU (median 76 fps → ~117 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

2 warnings

Case GPU clearance unknown
PSU length unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 368W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.