Streaming Rig · ~$1,800

8 parts · $1772.89 estimated · Created Sep 9, 2026

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Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$171.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Viper Venom RGB (Matte Black)DDR5-5600 · CL36 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot Memory$424.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 290mm longASRock$739.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake TH240 V2 ARGB (Black)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorThermaltake$69.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFIRAM ≤7600GIGABYTE$112.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G (Black)650W · ATXASRock$49.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Zalman S3 (Black)fits GPU ≤330mm · cooler ≤156mmZalman$52.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Micron 2500 1TB 7100 MB1TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeMicron$150.00Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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ABuild Score 93/100Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

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1440p gaming: Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

How to improve · 2 pts to S

Expected performancecosting ~3 pts

89 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9070 XT, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440
121 avg
91 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
35 avg
34 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
78 avg
50 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
89 avg
75 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
145 avg
113 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
385 avg
225 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

Well-matched

Your CPU and GPU are well-matched at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data (median 89 fps across 5 demanding AAA games), neither side is meaningfully holding the other back. Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 warning

Below the GPU maker’s recommended PSU

Power

PSU Tight · 490W draw / 650W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.