Advanced Gaming PC Build
A 4K and high-refresh gaming PC for about . Top-tier CPU and graphics, quiet cooling, room to grow.
Who it's for
4K monitors, or 1440p at 240Hz and up. Also streaming, video editing, 3D and local AI work.
Why these parts
CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Its extra 3D V-Cache makes it one of the fastest gaming CPUs, especially in simulation, strategy and shooters.
Cooler: Liquid Freezer III Pro 360. A 360mm radiator keeps temperatures and fan noise low under long loads.
Graphics: RTX 5080. High-settings 4K with DLSS. For more, swap in the RTX 5090. The builder will flag if the power supply needs to grow.
Memory: 64GB DDR5-6000 CL30. More than games need. It pays off for video editing, virtual machines and local AI. 32GB is enough for gaming alone.
Motherboard: X870 Tomahawk. Four M.2 slots, USB4 and Wi-Fi 7.
Storage: Samsung 990 PRO 2TB. Fast and reliable, with three M.2 slots left for more.
Power supply: 1000W Gold. The build draws about 590W. Includes the 12V-2x6 cable the RTX 5080 uses.
Case: NZXT H9 Flow. Dual-chamber glass showcase case with room for big radiators and the longest cards. Comes with four fans.
Fans: Arctic P14 (5-pack). Put three in the bottom as intake. The case's four fans and the radiator's three handle the rest.
Going further
- Heavy creative work: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D adds eight cores and keeps the gaming cache.