The thinking machine

8 parts · $1061.86 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

Thermaltake Versa H21 (Black)fits GPU ≤315mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot P2101TB · SATA SSDPatriot—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G6C/12T · 5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$147.95↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Noctua NH-L9x65 (Brown)Low-profile air · 65mm tallNoctua$69.95↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)8GB VRAM · 270mm longXFX$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620M S2HRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.SKILL Flare X5 (Black)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×8GB (16GB)G.SKILL$264.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

UFDForge earns a small commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.

DBuild Score 68/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

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

1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

How to improve · 2 pts to C

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.

Valuecosting ~6 pts

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

Open in builder to apply these →

Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 8500G + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
102 avg
77 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
46 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 Excellent · 368W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.