Squid build

8 parts · $1794.47 estimated · Created Jul 9, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X6C/12T · 4.6 GHz boostAMD—Find on Amazon ↗
ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac (Black)RAM ≤4733ASRock$103.59↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair RM750e (2025) (Black)750W · ATXCorsair$85.48↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake TH120 ARGB Sync V2 (Black)AIO liquid · 120mm radiatorThermaltake$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition (White)16GB VRAM · 270mm longXFX$619.99Amazon ↗
Silicon Power Desktop Memory (Black / Gray)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)Silicon Power · ×2$459.94Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB 000 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial · ×2$445.48Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Zalman S2 TGZalman—Newegg ↗

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FBuild Score 54/100Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 34 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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1440p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1440p gaming. Start here: 34 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 6 pts to D

Expected performancecosting ~18 pts

34 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 20% above 60 fps, 0% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 48 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end. Based on our most recent measurements.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 5600X + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
149 avg
86 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
53 avg
39 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
13 avg
9 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
34 avg
21 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
78 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
33 avg
31 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 +130% with this CPU (median 34 fps → ~76 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

Case GPU clearance unknown

Power

PSU Sufficient · 461W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.