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8 parts · $1247.85 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$107.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 280mm longSapphire Tech$569.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech BETA 2 (Black)550W · ATXMontech$39.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$204.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li A3-mATX (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤167mmLIAN LI$72.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Toshiba DT01ACA100 3.5" 1TB 7200 RPM 32 MB1TB · HDDTOSHIBA$53.00Amazon ↗
ID-COOLING FROZN A400 (Black)Air tower · 123mm tallID-COOLING$24.99Amazon ↗

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BBuild Score 80/100Solid 4K gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: gpu is the limiter at 4k gaming — the cpu has ~50% unused headroom a stronger gpu would unlock.

Choose a use case to see how this build scores for it:

4K gaming: Solid 4K gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation. Next upgrade: gpu is the limiter at 4k gaming — the cpu has ~50% unused headroom a stronger gpu would unlock.

How to improve · 10 pts to A

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~9 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +50% with this CPU (median 102 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~6 pts

GPU is the limiter at 4K gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock

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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.

Cyberpunk 2077
3840×2160 · High
59 avg
44 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
37 avg
28 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
3840×2160 · High
63 avg
44 1% low
Alan Wake 2
3840×2160 · High · RT Off
71 avg
53 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
3840×2160 · Ultra
81 avg
61 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
3840×2160 · High
338 avg
225 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 +77% with this CPU (median 63 fps → ~123 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 426W draw / 550W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.