CPU selection
Ryzen 5 9600X is selected for its Zen 5 AM5 platform, not from an unverified price comparison. Ryzen 5 5600X was considered but is not retained without an auditable complete-platform saving.
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1080p · INDICATIVE TARGET ~$800
1080P CURRENT-GEN START
Current AM5 platform and 16GB graphics memory; checkout total must be verified before purchase.
No per-product price, stock state, FPS forecast, or $/FPS claim is published here. Confirm one complete retailer basket before purchasing.
Open in builderGPU selection
RX 9060 XT 16GB is selected for its 16GB memory and 160W typical board power. It is not described as a price winner; verify the exact board, its price, and stock.
Parts and compatibility conditions
PROCESSOR
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
6C/12T · Zen 5 · AM5 · DDR5 · 65W
Modern AM5 entry point for a new build.
- • AM5 only
- • No boxed cooler: install the listed cooler
GRAPHICS CARD
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB — select exact board at merchant
16GB GDDR6 · 160W TBP · 1×8-pin reference requirement
16GB current-generation Radeon option for 1080p/1440p settings headroom.
- • Exact card length and slot thickness are pending the chosen merchant model
- • Verify one 8-pin PCIe connector and manufacturer PSU guidance
MOTHERBOARD
MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
AM5 · ATX · DDR5 · Flash BIOS Button · Wi‑Fi 6E
A B650 board with Flash BIOS avoids paying for an X670E/X870E feature set that does not improve these single-GPU builds.
- • AM5 socket
- • Update BIOS before installing Ryzen 9000/X3D if the box does not list compatible AGESA
- • ATX board requires an ATX-capable case
MEMORY
32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO, low profile
DDR5 · 2 DIMMs · AMD EXPO · ≤35mm module height
A two-DIMM EXPO kit matches the AM5 memory standard and leaves clearance for a large air cooler.
- • DDR5 only; never pair with an AM4/DDR4 board
- • Confirm kit is on the board QVL when practical
- • Keep front-fan position clear of modules taller than 35mm
COOLER
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Dual tower · 154mm tall · dual 120mm fans
An air cooler is selected where it supplies the required thermal capacity without spending budget on display or RGB features.
- • AM5 mounting kit required
- • Case CPU-cooler clearance must be at least 154mm
- • Use low-profile memory or raise the front fan within the case limit
CASE
Lian Li LANCOOL 216
ATX · 392mm GPU clearance · 180mm CPU-cooler clearance · 3 fans included
Included intake/exhaust fans make airflow a specified part of the build instead of an assumed afterthought.
- • GPU clearance is 392mm before front-radiator conflicts
- • Three fans included; no extra fans assumed
- • ATX power supply supported
STORAGE
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280
M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4
Keeps the entry target focused on current CPU/GPU capability.
- • Install under M.2 heatsink
POWER SUPPLY
650W ATX 3.x 80+ Gold, two PCIe cables
650W · ATX 3.x
Leaves headroom over the CPU/GPU board-power estimate without oversizing for a 160W GPU.
- • Confirm the exact unit has the GPU connector required by the selected board
- • Do not use a daisy-chain cable if the card manual requires separate leads
Alternatives étudiées
- • Ryzen 5 7600/7600X: only if the complete AM5 basket is demonstrably cheaper at checkout.
- • RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: consider for NVIDIA-specific applications after comparing the final basket.
- • RX 9060 XT 8GB: excluded by default because the 16GB variant is the stated memory target.