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8 parts · $1214.86 estimated · Created Aug 16, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$174.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B850M-X WiFi R2.0RAM ≤8200ASRock$119.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 280mm longSapphire Tech$579.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech BETA 2 (Black)550W · ATXMontech$49.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$219.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li A3-mATX (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤167mmLIAN LI—Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Toshiba DT01ACA100 3.5" 1TB 7200 RPM 32 MB1TB · HDDTOSHIBA$46.00Amazon ↗
ID-COOLING FROZN A400 (Black)Air tower · 123mm tallID-COOLING$24.99Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 77/100A capable 4K gaming build. Biggest lever: 35 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

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4K gaming: A capable 4K gaming build. Biggest lever: 35 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS.

How to improve · 3 pts to B

Expected performancecosting ~18 pts

35 fps median across 5 demanding games at 4K · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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 · 4K

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9070 GRE, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
3840×2160 · High
122 avg
81 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
3840×2160
35 avg
30 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
19 avg
16 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
23 avg
22 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
3840×2160 · Ultra
68 avg
49 1% low
Alan Wake 2
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
39 avg
32 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 4K gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +76% with this CPU (median 35 fps → ~53 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 426W draw / 550W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.