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We Built the BEST PC
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Key takeaways
Product Reviewed (PC Build)
A “best-in-class” high-end custom gaming PC centered on an RTX 5090 Lightning GPU, paired with premium cooling, storage, and a top-tier AMD platform. The video frames it as an endgame / “future stepping” build focused on extreme gaming performance and low noise—not value.
Key Features Mentioned
GPU: RTX 5090 Lightning
- 32GB GDDR7
- Integrated water cooling
- Dedicated 360mm radiator for the GPU
- Claims of very high stable clocks (seen at ~3 GHz)
- Supports heavy memory overclocking
- Tested up to +2000 MT/s
- Discussed as running fine even under high settings
- Requires two 12V-2x6 GPU power connectors (unique cabling note)
Cooling / Acoustics
- GPU cooled via Noctua NLC142
- Emphasis on quiet operation
- Mentions acoustic dampening on the pump making a noticeable difference
- Quiet under load
- Mostly “air movement” audible
- GPU temps around mid-60°C under stress
CPU (AMD)
- Video notes there’s “no single fastest CPU”—you choose based on use case
- For this build: Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
- 16 cores
- “Very fast cores” + 3D V-Cache
- Positioned as a balance for gaming now + future, and capable for professional/work use
- Comparison discussed: Ryzen 9 9850X3D
- 8 cores
- fastest gaming-oriented option if gaming were the only priority
Motherboard: ASRock X870E Taichi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- 5Gb networking
- USB4
- PCIe Gen 5 on PCIe slots and two M.2 slots
- Designed to support fast memory/CPUs
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo
- Rated 6000 MT/s, CL26
- Not the absolute fastest memory available, but chosen for:
- low latency
- Infinity Fabric synchronization
Storage: SanDisk WD Black SN8100
- PCIe Gen 5
- DRAM cache
- Fast installs mentioned
Case: Fractal Meshify 3XL
- Supports E-ATX
- Includes powerful fans
- GPU length supported up to ~0.5 meter
- Supports up to three large radiators
Power Supply: 1600W Class PSU
- Video claims lab testing found very low voltage ripple despite high wattage
- Only downside mentioned: price
- Strong message: don’t cheap out at this class of build
Performance / User Experience Highlights
- Described as “fastest PC you can build right now.”
Gaming benchmarks highlighted
Cyberpunk 2077 (with DLSS)
- ~55–60 FPS (1% lows)
- ~200 FPS (average)
- Frame lows described as hard to “feel”
- Runs full 1440p
- DLSS used mostly for anti-aliasing-style benefits
Black Myth: Wukong
- “Wild” performance: ~500 FPS average during cinematic sequences
- Lows cited around 85–90 FPS
- Claims ~500W total power while performing extremely well
- Runs with RAM overclock (~2000 MT/s) and remains steady
- Additional tuning scenario mentioned:
- Native resolution + DLSS off/upscaling clarified
- Still around 90 FPS average / 75 FPS minimum
Stress / thermals / acoustics
- Even in heavy load style tests (3DMark/FurMark-like), GPU temps remain:
- mid-60°C
- Remains pretty quiet
Power draw behavior
- Mentions ~1,000W in games shown, but not always approaching that figure during other moments—suggesting efficient behavior and “cool” operation
- Overclock headroom:
- +200 MHz stable-ish
- +300 MHz not stable without more tuning
Overclocking Notes (Pros / Cons)
Pros
- GPU overclock tested:
- Reaches ~3 GHz rock solid
- Gains around +200 MHz with marginal extra power
- Uses more power budget to push GDDR7 memory harder than typical
- Achieves high memory performance without described power/thermal problems
Cons / Limitations
- Additional core overclock (+300 MHz) isn’t stable in-game background workloads
- “Not at least not with a game running in the background”
- Mentions a “quick and dirty” OC method
- Recommends NVIDIA autotune / curve editor for deeper tuning
Pros vs Cons Called Out in the Video
Pros
- Extreme gaming performance (high averages, smooth frame pacing)
- Low noise for this level of power
- Noctua emphasis + acoustic dampening
- Strong thermal control
- GPU temps mid-60°C under heavy testing
- High-end platform features
- Wi‑Fi 7, 5GbE, USB4, PCIe Gen 5
- Efficient behavior relative to power expectations
- Great monitor pairing
- Showcased with a 540Hz 1440p Asus ROG monitor for responsiveness
Cons
- Very expensive
- Total build cost stated around $10,000
- Major cost driver: GPU alone is about half the price
- Mentions $1,600 for RAM (two sticks)
- Some parts aren’t “easiest to install”
- Vertical GPU mount awkward and looks weaker at the back
- PSU downside (only cited): price
- Minor practical limitation
- Quick-and-dirty GPU/OC stability limits without deeper tuning
Comparisons / Alternatives Mentioned
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CPU comparison:
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Ryzen 9 9850X3D (8 cores, fastest gaming cores) vs
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Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 (16 cores + 3D V-Cache) chosen as a “split the difference” option for gaming + professional capability
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Case comparison (implied sponsor mention):
- Another “ballsto-wall” configuration reportedly ran slightly faster via professional tuning (not the main build)
Ratings / Numerical Scores Mentioned
- Total cost: ~$10,000
- GPU & power
- GPU clocks: ~3 GHz
- Power draw discussed: ~1,000W in games shown
- Stress test temps: mid-60°C
- Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p with DLSS)
- ~55–60 FPS (1% lows)
- ~200 FPS average
- Black Myth: Wukong
- ~500 FPS average (cinematic)
- Lows ~85–90 FPS
- Other test: ~90 FPS average / ~75 FPS minimum
- Memory overclock: +2000 MT/s
- Monitor: 540Hz @ 1440p
Unique Points Mentioned (Complete List)
- “Fastest PC you can build right now” claim
- High price acknowledged immediately; RTX 5090 Lightning highlighted as main reason
- Liquid cooling with a 360mm GPU radiator
- GPU includes/uses a USB screen (screen mentioned)
- GPU core overclock:
- ~3 GHz rock solid
- +200 MHz additional tested successfully
- +300 MHz unstable (in their scenario)
- Power efficiency behavior:
- ~1,000W in games shown, but often not near max
- suggested “cool” operation
- Memory overclock:
- GDDR7 overclock to ~+2000 MT/s working/stable
- CPU selection depends on workload; “no single fastest CPU”
- Gaming-focused alternative CPU: Ryzen 9 9850X3D
- Chosen CPU: Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 (16 cores, 3D V-Cache)
- Motherboard specs: ASRock X870E Taichi (Wi‑Fi 7, 5GbE, USB4, PCIe Gen 5)
- Memory chosen for low latency + Infinity Fabric sync, not max bandwidth
- Memory kit: 6000 MT/s CL26 Trident Z5 Neo (latency-focused)
- SSD: WD Black SN8100 PCIe Gen 5 with DRAM cache
- Case: Fractal Meshify 3XL (E-ATX, up to 3 radiators, GPU length ~0.5m)
- Cooler: Noctua NLC142 emphasized for quiet, premium results
- Acoustic dampening on the pump reduces noise (don’t remove the acoustic dampening/glue)
- PSU: high-end 1600W class praised for low voltage ripple from lab testing
- PSU downside: price
- PSU cabling requirement: GPU needs two 12V-2x6 connectors
- GPU installation difficulty:
- vertical mount not cooperative / back doesn’t look great (front/overall looks fine)
- Monitor pairing: 540Hz 1440p Asus ROG showcased; wouldn’t game on the USB screen due to delay
- Cyberpunk performance described as unusually smooth and quiet; lows hard to feel
- DLSS used primarily for anti-aliasing-style benefit while keeping full 1440p
- Black Myth: Wukong described as extremely high FPS with smooth lows
- Native resolution testing with “everything cranked” still yields high minimum FPS
- Stress test behavior: GPU mid-60s and quiet under load
- Price breakdown: GPU ~half of total; RAM about $1,600 (two sticks)
- Verdict framing: not for most people, but cool to experience future tech
Speakers / Voices (Views / Aspects)
- Main narrator: Provides all build details, specs, performance results, and conclusions.
- James (business team mention only): Appears only in a sponsor segment; not related to the PC build viewpoint.
Concise Verdict / Recommendation
Incredible performance and unusually quiet thermals for an RTX 5090-centered “endgame” build, with smart component choices (latency-tuned RAM for AMD, Gen5 storage, high-quality PSU) and impressive overclocking headroom (especially memory). The main drawback is the price (around $10,000), making it unrealistic for most buyers—best understood as a showcase of what’s possible rather than a value recommendation.