This selected build for Until Dawn focuses on balanced performance tailored to the game's Unreal Engine 5 demands. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU provides solid multi-core performance to handle the game's moderate CPU loads from AI and branching narratives while ensuring smooth gameplay. Paired with the ZOTAC RTX 5060 8GB GPU, the build delivers strong graphics power for rendering Until Dawn's detailed environments, character models, and lighting effects without overspending on higher-tier cards. The 16GB Patriot Viper Elite 5 DDR5 RAM offers sufficient memory capacity for asset loading during story branches, and the Western Digital WD_Black SN7100 1TB NVMe SSD minimizes load times between scenes to maintain immersion. The ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WiFi motherboard supports the AM5 platform and DDR5 memory, while the Thermalright Phantom Spirit cooler keeps CPU temperatures stable during extended play. With the Montech AIR 903 case providing ample airflow and the MSI MAG A650BN 650W PSU ensuring reliable power, this build avoids the common pitfall of mismatched hardware. It targets stable performance at recommended settings, aligning with Until Dawn's system requirements for a smooth, stutter-free narrative experience that preserves the game's horror atmosphere.