First Attempt
8 parts · $1326.66 estimated · Created Jul 28, 2026
Parts list
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$174.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SEAir tower · 154mm tallThermalright$59.88Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Montech Century II (Silver)850W · ATXMontech$89.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Montech TG3 (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤180mmMontech$66.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 (Black)DDR5-6400 · CL32 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot$496.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 (White)RAM ≤8200ASRock$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 6800 XT16GB VRAM · 330mm longYeston—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

- Samsung MZ V9P2T0 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$339.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 71/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.
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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.
How to improve · 9 pts to B
GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +56% with this CPU (median 91 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level.
Biggest non-performance spend: memory (+$383 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.
Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario
Balance
GPU-bound (50%)
GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +87% with this CPU (median 62 fps → ~133 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).
Compatibility
All checks pass
Power
PSU Excellent · 486W draw / 850W
Physical fit
GPU + cooler clear the case
Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.





