Streaming Rig · ~$1,800

8 parts · $1732.58 estimated · Created Aug 29, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$173.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Crucial E100 (Green)1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeCrucial$159.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Corsair Nautilus 360 RS (Black)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorCorsair$84.64↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Black)12GB VRAM · 289mm longPowerColor$549.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI MAG A750GL (Black)750W · ATXMSI$89.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Fractal Design Pop XL Silent (Black)fits GPU ≤430mm · cooler ≤185mmFractal Design$109.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Viper Venom (Matte Black)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot$414.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6ERAM ≤8200GIGABYTE$149.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 72/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic.

How to improve · 8 pts to B

Valuecosting ~11 pts

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

Expected performancecosting ~11 pts

GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +66% with this CPU (median 115 fps → ~140 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Sufficient · 511W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.