"Definitely Doing Homework"

8 parts · $1248.20 estimated · Created Aug 17, 2026

Parts list

Thermaltake Versa H17 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤155mmThermaltake$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE Gaming Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 288mm longGIGABYTE$534.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA X40 (Black)Air tower · 134mm tallSAMA$24.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Silicon Power Desktop Memory (Black / Gray)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)Silicon Power$207.97↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI PRO B660M-A CEC WiFi DDR4 V2msi$84.28Amazon ↗
Intel Core i5-12490F6C/12T · 4.6 GHz boostIntel$145.99Newegg ↗
Micron 2500 1TB 7100 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron$150.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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BBuild Score 83/100Solid 1080p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.

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1080p gaming: Solid 1080p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: older platform — limited cpu upgrade path without swapping motherboard + ram.

How to improve · 7 pts to A

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~10 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +53% with this CPU (median 98 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: mid-range.

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 i5-12490F + RX 9070 GRE, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
122 avg
91 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
57 avg
43 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
98 avg
60 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
60 avg
45 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
130 avg
91 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
373 avg
254 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 (37%)

GPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +53% with this CPU (median 98 fps → ~128 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 511W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.