Definitely just a workstation

8 parts · $1428.85 estimated · Created Aug 20, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$174.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Core 1100 (Black)fits GPU ≤350mm · cooler ≤148mmFractal Design$49.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G (Black)750W · ATXASRock$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 202mm longASUS$529.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFIRAM ≤7600GIGABYTE$139.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot P3201TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePatriot$179.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$219.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermalright Assassin King 90 V2Air towerThermalright$25.90Amazon ↗

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CBuild Score 70/100A 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 · 10 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +84% with this CPU (median 75 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

Valuecosting ~6 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.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
178 avg
120 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
97 avg
74 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
29 avg
19 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
64 avg
37 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
137 avg
103 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
75 avg
57 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 +84% with this CPU (median 75 fps → ~151 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

2 warnings

Cooler socket data incomplete
CPU cooler height unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 336W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.