AM5/RDNA3 Main Build for Work/Browsing/Gaming
by Hohyun S Posted on: 1/12/2023
Build Description
I got this to replace my old rig to use as a main build. I intend to use this for more than 7 years, so I got more of the higher end and latest parts to last me longer. I also got my PhD and have a decent paying job now, I wanted to spurge a bit. This rig uses the AM5 Ryzen 7900X and the PowerColor RX 7900XT. I got the Ryzen 7900X + G.Skill Flare X5 for $440 along with a Gigabyte Aorus Pro AX for $240 from Microcenter which was an amazing deal. I wanted RGB RAM though, so I also purchased the G.Skill Trident Z RGB RAM from Microcenter. First time living near a Microcenter but I'm glad I did when I decided to build a rig. Note that the Arctic Freezer 2 360 AIO does not fit on top in the Corsair 5000X but I zip-tied it and it seems fairly stable, surprisingly. Also, the XFX Merc319 6800XT in the boxes is not used since I got the RX7900XT.
Favorite Feature
Modern, super fast, nice look
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Raphael AM5 4.7GHz 12-Core Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included
Qty: 1
$438.98
Got this with the free G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5 RAM!
Gigabyte B650 AORUS Pro AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
Qty: 1
$239.99
$20 off the original $260.
PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Red Devil Overclocked Triple Fan 20GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card
Qty: 1
$949.99
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6000J3636F16GX2-TZ5RK - Black
Qty: 1
$124.99
Open Box
Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
Qty: 1
$133.99
This is actually 5000X but it's not in the list from Microcenter, so 4000X as an alternative image.
ASUS ROG Strix 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
Qty: 1
$49.99
Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 RGB
Qty: 1
$95.99
B-stock from Ebay
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB
Qty: 1
$169.99
Got it from Amazon during Black Friday