Start with the upgrade path
The Ryzen 5 7600X and B850 motherboard establish an AM5 platform, so a future CPU upgrade does not automatically require a new motherboard and memory.
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A performance-first 1080p PC that leaves room to grow
For 1080p gaming alongside everyday productivity, coding, and general-purpose work.
Parts-list snapshot$1,393.76
UpdatedSeptember 30, 2026
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01 · The parts
A complete starting point.
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ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 7600X$163.00
CoolerThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE$34.90
MotherboardGigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E$149.99
StorageKingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe$156.00
GraphicsPowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB$469.99
CaseMontech XR$69.90
Power supplyMSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750W Gold$89.99
Estimated parts total$1,393.76
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02 · The thinking
Why these parts?
Keep the 16GB graphics card
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is the performance priority here. Its extra video memory provides more room for demanding textures and future games than the 8GB model.
Spend enough on the supporting parts
The dual-tower cooler, three-fan case, and 750W modular power supply make this a complete build—not a fast CPU and GPU surrounded by avoidable compromises.
03 · The honest tradeoffs
Know before you buy.
- 16GB of system memory is a deliberate budget choice. It suits gaming and ordinary work, but heavy multitasking or creative workloads can benefit from 32GB.
- The 1TB drive is a starting point; large game libraries may need a second SSD.
- This is a 1080p-focused recommendation, not a promise of a particular frame rate in every game.
The upgrade path
When memory prices improve, replace the 2 × 8GB kit with a matched 2 × 16GB kit. Adding two more sticks may require a lower memory speed. Storage and the graphics card can also be upgraded independently.