This build is engineered for high frame rate stability in Killing Floor 2 by emphasizing CPU performance to handle AI calculations and particle effects during the game's most demanding late waves, while keeping overall cost sensible. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X provides strong multi-threaded scaling and efficient single-core speed to feed frames steadily, directly addressing the research-noted bottlenecks of core usage and horde-induced stuttering, paired with a capable cooler to maintain boost clocks under sustained load. The SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB supplies ample graphics horsepower for 1080p high-refresh play without becoming the limiting factor, allowing the system to focus resources on responsiveness rather than unnecessary 4K-level detail. CPU and GPU balance here makes practical sense for this scenario because the game leans on processor threads for enemy behavior and physics more than extreme rasterization power—preventing the common mistake of pairing a weak CPU with an overkill GPU. The ASUS Prime B650-PLUS WiFi motherboard and Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB DDR5-6000 RAM complete a modern platform that supports fast memory speeds and future upgrades, avoiding the outdated setups that cause scaling issues in long sessions. Storage comes via the Kingston SNV3S 1TB NVMe SSD to handle large map loads and frequent updates without slowdowns, while the Montech AIR 903 BASE case, Thermalright Peerless Assassin cooler, and MSI MAG A650BN PSU ensure reliable cooling and power delivery within a balanced budget. Overall, the build avoids mismatched priorities by staying at a mid-range total that delivers exactly what high-FPS Killing Floor 2 players need: consistent frame pacing and low latency instead of visual features the engine does not heavily reward. It sidesteps overspending on GPU-heavy components that would add little value in a particle- and AI-driven horde shooter.