The true thinking machine

9 parts · $2574.56 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

ASRock X870E TAICHI (Black)RAM ≤8200ASRock$449.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G6C/12T · 5 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$148.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G (Black)750W · ATXASRock$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
T-Force Vulcan ECO (Silver)DDR5-6400 · CL38 · 2×16GB (32GB)Team Group$569.21Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master QUBE 540 (Stardust Iron)fits GPU ≤415mm · cooler ≤172mmCooler Master$79.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC16GB VRAM · 290mm longXFX$669.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Frozen Warframe 240 ARGB (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorThermalright$56.90Amazon ↗
Crucial T7002TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeCrucial$373.50↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
msi PRO MP273L E14 Gaming , , Free-Synch, Ready, , Port, , , 4-Side Slim Bezel, , Black27" · 1920×1080 · 144Hz · IPSMSI$116.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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DBuild Score 68/100Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with Biggest non-performance spend: motherboard (+$300 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

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

1080p gaming: Needs attention for 1080p gaming — start with Biggest non-performance spend: motherboard (+$300 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

How to improve · 2 pts to C

Valuecosting ~14 pts

Biggest non-performance spend: motherboard (+$300 over a solid baseline) — shifting that toward the GPU buys more frames.

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~11 pts

CPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a faster CPU would unlock about +40% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 8500G + RX 9070, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
323 avg
213 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
121 avg
87 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
36 avg
32 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
64 avg
43 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
78 avg
68 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
187 avg
114 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 (38%)

CPU-limited at 1080p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a faster CPU would unlock about +40% from the GPU you've chosen (median 78 fps → ~146 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 406W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.