Squid build

8 parts · $1651.53 estimated · Created Jul 9, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X6C/12T · 4.6 GHz boostAMD—Find on Amazon ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition (White)16GB VRAM · 270mm longXFX$459.99Amazon ↗
ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac (Black)RAM ≤4733ASRock$79.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Silicon Power Desktop Memory (Black / Gray)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)Silicon Power · ×2$399.58Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB 000 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial · ×2$454.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair RM750e (2025) (Black)750W · ATXCorsair$114.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Zalman S2 TGZalman$62.99Newegg ↗
Thermaltake TH120 ARGB Sync V2 (Black)AIO liquid · 120mm radiatorThermaltake$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 77/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~61% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

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

1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~61% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock.

How to improve · 3 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +96% with this CPU (median 84 fps today). CPU: entry-level, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

CPU is the limiter at 1440p gaming — the GPU has ~61% unused headroom a faster CPU would unlock

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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.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
74 avg
54 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
27 avg
20 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
72 avg
42 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
38 avg
29 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
74 avg
48 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
254 avg
184 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

CPU-bound (61%)

CPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +61% from the GPU you've chosen (median 72 fps → ~88 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

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.