This build tackles The Evil Within's specific demands by focusing on engine-friendly hardware that delivers reliable smoothness at 1080p without chasing irrelevant specs. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X provides excellent single-thread performance to minimize the stuttering that plagues the id Tech 5 engine during combat and exploration, addressing the game's core CPU sensitivity directly. Paired with the ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB, the system has more than enough GPU power for the game's lighting, shadows, and reflections at 1080p while keeping VRAM usage modest. The CPU-GPU balance makes sense here because the game is more sensitive to per-core CPU efficiency than it is to extreme multi-core counts or high-end rasterization power. The Ryzen 5 9600X avoids the multi-threading weakness of the engine while the RX 9060 XT 8GB handles visual effects without bottleneck or overspending on features the game cannot fully use. Supporting components like the ASUS Prime B650-PLUS WiFi motherboard, 16GB DDR5-6000 RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD complete a well-matched system that prioritizes stability over excess. Overall, the build stays practical by selecting a capable air cooler, reliable 650W PSU, and airflow-focused case that supports the selected parts without unnecessary cost. It sidesteps common mistakes like over-investing in VRAM or assuming the 2014 title needs only basic hardware, resulting in a cohesive 1080p system that keeps the horror atmosphere intact from start to finish.