box 2: electric boogaloo

8 parts · $1249.04 estimated · Created Aug 20, 2026

Parts list

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6C/12T · 5.4 GHz boost · iGPUAMD$174.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
SAMA A60B (Black)Air tower · 157mm tallSAMA$28.11Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT (Black)16GB VRAM · 202mm longASUS$459.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock PRO-750B (Black)750W · ATXASRock$50.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot P3201TB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePatriot$148.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper Elite 5 (White)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×16GB (16GB)Patriot$204.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI PRO B850M-A WIFIRAM ≤8200MSI$148.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Zalman T3 MATX Micro-ATX Compact Desktop ComputerZalman$32.98Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 75/100A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

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1440p gaming: A capable 1440p gaming build. Biggest lever: Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM.

How to improve · 5 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 109 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: high-end.

Expected performancecosting ~5 pts

74 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 60% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For Ryzen 5 9600X + RX 9060 XT, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
88 avg
66 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
46 avg
35 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
74 avg
54 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
54 avg
40 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
105 avg
79 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High · FSR Quality
200 avg
120 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 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +101% with this CPU (median 74 fps → ~149 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

2 warnings

Case GPU clearance unknown
Case cooler clearance unknown

Power

PSU Excellent · 336W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.