First Attempt

8 parts · $1658.37 estimated · Created Jul 28, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$175.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SEAir tower · 154mm tallThermalright$45.59↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech Century II (Silver)850W · ATXMontech$79.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech TG3 (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤180mmMontech$59.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 (Black)DDR5-6400 · CL32 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot$399.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 (White)RAM ≤8200ASRock$119.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 6800 XT16GB VRAM · 330mm longYeston$439.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung MZ V9P2T0 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$339.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 79/100A capable 1440p 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:

1440p gaming: A capable 1440p 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 +61% with this CPU (median 98 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~4 pts

87 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 6800 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
101 avg
76 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
54 avg
40 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
87 avg
59 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
65 avg
48 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
122 avg
91 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
413 avg
273 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 +75% with this CPU (median 87 fps → ~124 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.