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8 parts · $1343.52 estimated · Created Aug 8, 2026

Parts list

Intel Core i9-12900F16C/24T · 5.1 GHz boostIntel$449.66Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Thermaltake Smart 600W (White)600W · ATXThermaltake$42.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC (Black)8GB VRAM · 208mm longGIGABYTE$599.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Team T-Force Delta RGB (White)DDR5-6400 · CL30 · 2×32GB (64GB)Team Group—
Toshiba DT01ACA100 3.5" 1TB 7200 RPM 32 MB1TB · HDDTOSHIBA$38.00Amazon ↗
ASRock B660M Pro RSRAM ≤5333ASRock$79.99Amazon ↗
JONSBO D32 STD (Black)fits GPU ≤365mm · cooler ≤163mmJonsbo$62.99Amazon ↗
MONTECH HyperFlow Silent 240 White - Ultra-Quiet (White)AIO liquid · 240mm radiatorMontech$69.90Newegg ↗

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FBuild Score 57/100Build needs major changes for 1080p gaming. Start here: 53 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

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1080p gaming: Build needs major changes for 1080p gaming. Start here: 53 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1080p · 40% above 60 fps, 20% above 100 · via howmanyfps.

How to improve · 3 pts to D

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +79% with this CPU (median 53 fps today). CPU: high-end, GPU: mid-range. Based on our most recent measurements.

Valuecosting ~13 pts

Performance spend of $1076 buys ~53 fps; stronger chips for the same money are where this budget under-delivers.

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1080p

For i9-12900F + RTX 5060 Ti, default settings. Estimates only. Your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Counter-Strike 2
1920×1080 · High
222 avg
120 1% low
Cyberpunk 2077
1920×1080
68 avg
44 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
19 avg
15 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
53 avg
30 1% low
Alan Wake 2
1920×1080 · High · RT Off
48 avg
42 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1920×1080 · Ultra
123 avg
83 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 +79% with this CPU (median 53 fps → ~86 fps across 5 demanding AAA games). Based on our most recent measurements.

Compatibility

1 issue to resolve

RAM incompatible with motherboard

Power

PSU Sufficient · 361W draw / 600W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance. Verify before buying.