Best PC for Helldivers 2
CPU-heavy in big fights. A weak processor causes stutter no matter the GPU.
Budget
Goal: 90 fps at 1080p
- Bottleneck at 1080p
- CPU-bound 35%
- Video memory
- 16 GB · needs 6 GB
- Peak power
- ~360 W
- Cost per frame
- $20
- ProcessorRyzen 5 9600X$304 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- MotherboardASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+$119 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- MemoryTeamGroup T-Create 16GB (2×8) DDR5-5600$199 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- Graphics cardPowerColor Radeon RX 9070 16GB Reaper$869 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- StorageCrucial P3 Plus 1TB$104 at Scorptec (opens store in a new tab)
- CPU coolerDeepCool AK400$44 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- Power supplyMSI MAG A650BN$79 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- CaseJonsbo D31 Mesh$124 at Centre Com (opens store in a new tab)
Mid-range
Best valueGoal: 100 fps at 1440p
- Bottleneck at 1440p
- GPU-bound 11%
- Video memory
- 16 GB · needs 8 GB
- Peak power
- ~476 W
- Cost per frame
- $24
- ProcessorRyzen 7 7800X3D$554 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- MotherboardASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+$119 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- MemoryKingston Fury Beast 32GB (2×16) DDR5-6000$374 at Mwave (opens store in a new tab)
- Graphics cardSapphire Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB Pulse$1,029 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- StorageKingston NV3 2TB$184 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- CPU coolerDeepCool AK400$44 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- Power supplyCorsair RM750e (2023)$124 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- CaseJonsbo D31 Mesh$124 at Centre Com (opens store in a new tab)
High-end
Goal: Maximum fps at 4K
- Bottleneck at 4K
- Balanced
- Video memory
- 32 GB · needs 10 GB
- Peak power
- ~747 W
- Cost per frame
- $54
- ProcessorRyzen 7 7800X3D$554 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- MotherboardASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi$199 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- MemoryKingston Fury Beast 32GB (2×16) DDR5-6000$374 at Mwave (opens store in a new tab)
- Graphics cardZotac GeForce RTX 5090 32GB Solid$4,049 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- StorageWD Black SN850X 2TB$249 at Centre Com (opens store in a new tab)
- CPU coolerDeepCool AK400$44 at Amazon AU (opens store in a new tab)
- Power supplySeasonic Focus GX-1000 ATX 3.0$264 at Centre Com (opens store in a new tab)
- CaseJonsbo D31 Mesh$124 at Centre Com (opens store in a new tab)
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Frame rates are estimates for High settings without upscaling or frame generation, based on Rigsmith’s CPU and GPU performance indices — not measured benchmarks. Each tier is the cheapest complete, compatible build from current parts that meets its goal, priced at the best Australian store prices as of 12/11/2026. Open a build in the builder to swap parts, change makers or buy second-hand.