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8 parts · $1221.99 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$174.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot P300512GB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePatriot$79.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT16GB VRAM · 220mm longPowerColor$469.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SEAir tower · 154mm tallThermalright$45.64↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech APX 750W750W · ATXMontech$54.90Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Venom RGB (Matte Black)DDR5-5600 · CL36 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$196.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li A3-mATX (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤167mmLIAN LI$72.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI PRO B650M-BMSI$127.49Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 72/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

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

1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps.

How to improve · 8 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.

Valuecosting ~8 pts

Could get more performance per dollar — check the upgrade advisor for swaps

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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
414 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 Excellent · 346W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.