This build targets the core challenges of running Fallout 3 GOTY on current hardware by focusing on engine stability and mod compatibility rather than maximum settings or high resolutions. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X provides the strong single-thread performance the Gamebryo engine craves, helping maintain consistent frametimes during AI-heavy fights and dense scripting sequences. Paired with the Peerless Assassin 120 SE cooler and ASUS Prime B650-PLUS WiFi motherboard on the AM5 platform, it leaves headroom for future updates while supporting the community patches that unlock better multi-core behavior. The SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB handles the modest graphical needs comfortably without overspending on a GPU the game cannot fully utilize. With 16GB of VRAM, it easily accommodates texture mods and visual enhancements that many players install, avoiding VRAM-related hiccups during exploration. The 650W MSI MAG A650BN PSU supplies reliable power to the system, while the Montech X3 Mesh case with its pre-installed fans keeps temperatures in check during long sessions. 16GB of Patriot Viper Elite 5 DDR5-6000 RAM is more than sufficient given the game's low RAM demands, ensuring headroom when running multiple background mods or tools. The Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe SSD is critical here—it cuts down on world-streaming stutters and loading times that plagued older mechanical drives, directly addressing one of the most common complaints in extended playthroughs. Overall, the configuration avoids mismatched priorities by investing in responsive CPU and storage performance where it matters most for this legacy title, creating a practical, crash-resistant machine for immersive Capital Wasteland adventures.