ITX Competition Entry v2

7 parts · $1048.19 estimated · Created Jul 10, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G6C/12T · 5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$148.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
PowerColor Reaper RX 9060 XT (Black)8GB VRAM · 200mm longPowerColor$349.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE A620I AXRAM ≤6400GIGABYTE$109.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Venom RGB (Matte Black)DDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$199.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ADATA Legend 710512GB · PCIe 3.0 NVMeADATA$84.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (Black)850W · ATXCooler Master$94.34Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Jonsbo C6 (Black)fits GPU ≤255mm · cooler ≤75mmJonsbo$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 +86% with this CPU (median 86 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: mid-range. Based on our most recent measurements.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

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

Destiny 2
2560×1440 · High
205 avg
153 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
81 avg
60 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
36 avg
27 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
75 avg
46 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
44 avg
33 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
89 avg
62 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
308 avg
213 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 +106% with this CPU (median 75 fps → ~117 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 336W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.