The Fog Device (Steam Machine Killer)

8 parts · $1418.93 estimated · Created Jun 25, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$174.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L (Black)fits GPU ≤360mm · cooler ≤159mmCooler Master$39.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$449.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingston NV32TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeKingston$279.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B850M-X WiFi R2.0RAM ≤8200ASRock$129.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake UX100 ARGB Lighting (Black)Low-profile air · 66mm tallThermaltake$87.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Apevia Prestige 600W (Black)600W · ATXAPEVIA$51.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$204.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 71/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler.

How to improve · 9 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +80% with this CPU (median 91 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

Build qualitycosting ~7 pts

PSU tier or cooling headroom is the weak link — easy fix with a Tier-A PSU and a beefier cooler

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
109 avg
81 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
57 avg
42 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
91 avg
61 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
54 avg
40 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
123 avg
92 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
413 avg
274 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 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +80% with this CPU (median 91 fps → ~132 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 461W draw / 600W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.