An R15,000 SA build is the high-refresh sweet spot for Doom 2016, pairing a current-gen CPU and an RTX 4060 to push the well-optimised shooter well past 144 fps.
Quick Answer
At R15,000, a Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD runs Doom 2016 on Vulkan at 1440p Ultra around 165-240 fps, ideal for a 165Hz panel.
The R15,000 Parts List
A Ryzen 5 7600 (around R4,000), an RTX 4060 (R6,500), 16GB DDR5, a 1TB Gen4 NVMe SSD, a B650 board and a 600W PSU fit R15,000. This pairing has ample headroom for Doom 2016, which rewards the high frame rates a 165Hz monitor can display.
Doom 2016 Performance
On this build, Doom 2016 runs 1080p Ultra well past 240 fps (CPU-limited), 1440p Ultra at 165-240 fps, and 4K Ultra around 90-120 fps. The Vulkan API delivers these frame rates; the game's optimisation means the RTX 4060 is rarely fully stressed.
Pairing The Right Monitor
At this budget, a 1440p 165Hz panel is the ideal match. Doom 2016's fast combat genuinely benefits from the high refresh, and this build supplies the frame rates to drive it. Cap the frame rate just below your refresh ceiling for the smoothest feel. For storage, keep Doom 2016 on the Gen4 NVMe SSD for instant arena loading, and pair the build with a 1440p 165Hz panel so the high frame rates translate into the smooth, responsive feel the game's pace rewards.
FAQ
What FPS does Doom 2016 reach on a R15,000 build?
Around 165-240 fps at 1440p Ultra on a Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060 using Vulkan, comfortably driving a 165Hz monitor.
Is R15,000 enough for high-refresh Doom 2016?
Yes. This build pushes Doom 2016 past 165 fps at 1440p, so pair it with a 165Hz panel to feel the game's speed properly.
What settings give the best Doom 2016 performance?
Use the Vulkan API and Ultra preset. The game is well optimised, so even maxed settings stay above 165 fps at 1440p on this build.
2016 to Vulkan and pair a 1440p 165Hz panel; this build pushes past 165 fps, so cap frames just below refresh for the smoothest feel.
