The Cachyos Underdog.

8 parts · $1023.10 estimated · Created Aug 12, 2026

Parts list

Patriot P300256GB · PCIe 3.0 NVMePatriot$52.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech Heritage (White)fits GPU ≤400mm · cooler ≤170mmMontech$64.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
G.Skill Flare X5 (Black)DDR5-6000 · CL30 · 1×8GB (8GB)G.SKILL · ×2$279.98Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 (White)RAM ≤8200ASRock$119.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 66008GB VRAMPowerColor$249.99Amazon ↗
ARESGAME AGT Series, FDB Fan, Compact 140mm Size, 10 Year Warranty, ATX Gaming (Gold)1000W · ATXARESGAME$89.99Amazon ↗
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F6C/12T · 4.7 GHz boostAMD$103.94Newegg ↗
msi PRO MP225 E12VL, 22-inch1920 x 1080 , , , , Video Port, , , , Black22" · 1920×1080 · 120HzMSI$61.32↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 73/100A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

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1080p gaming: A capable 1080p gaming build. Biggest lever: GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock.

How to improve · 7 pts to B

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +229% with this CPU (median 59 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: entry-level.

Expected performancecosting ~7 pts

GPU is the limiter at 1080p gaming — the CPU has ~50% unused headroom a stronger GPU would unlock

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For Ryzen 5 7400F + RX 6600, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080 · High
66 avg
49 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
29 avg
22 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High
63 avg
40 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
15 avg
11 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
59 avg
40 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
323 avg
216 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 +229% with this CPU (median 59 fps → ~128 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

1 issue to resolve

Incomplete build

Power

PSU Excellent · 406W draw / 1000W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.