RTX 5090 Build - Cries in 4k

I'm considering a big splash for my next upgrade.
Due to the rule of patterns, I am forced to buy an RTX 5090.

I went from a 1070 > 3080, so naturally > 5090.

Obviously we don't have local price gauging prices here yet for the 5090's, but I'm trying to work out a rough build to buy early 2025.
PC is basically gaming only.
I'm kind of interested in trying a smaller form factor (microATX) if there's something cool that will fit the 5090.

I'm guessing early adopter price for a 5090 might be around the 3.3k+ mark.
How much would I be looking at for a complete PC build, without bottle necking the new GPU? (no SSD's required)

I think i'll be up around 6k total, just throwing some parts around, but I really need to research compatibility etc more and see what the next few months brings.

Anyone else planning on a big 5090 build next year?

Comments

  • +37

    Anyone else planning on a big 5090 build next year?

    no, hope this helps

  • +5

    How much would I be looking at for a complete PC build, without bottle necking the new GPU?

    Based off the incredibly detailed specifications of 'a 5090 that doesn't have a price' and 'a bunch of other computer bits', my guess is $63,109.10 plus GST.

    Pay cash so they round it down.

    • -1

      Hmm here I was thinking it would be $72,804.55 + GST

      • -1

        lols, what are you, a car salesman?

  • -1

    How do you plan for a RTX5090 build when a) the price is not even announced b) there is no official spec release and you don't know what kind of power supply it demands?

    • +2

      this is where dreams take flight

      • +2

        this is where dreams crash taking flight.

  • Knowing Nvidia's greed, $4k should buy you a GPU.

  • +2

    "3.3k+ mark"

    Look at this comedian here hahaha

  • -2

    Why not wait for the 6090?

    • He wants the 7090 obviously, to maintain the pattern.

      • -1

        Im waiting on the 12090 …. no point wasting cash until then.

        • Man, GTA 5 and Three Quarters is going to look so sweet on that thing

  • +1

    Is there any particular reason you are looking to upgrade besides fomo?

    I'm using a 1070 myself and it's plenty for gaming personally. Unless you're just dripping in money you need to get rid of, it seems like there's going to be little benefit in upgrading at this stage?

    • +3

      OP explained that.

      The sad thing is that this will be their last upgrade, as there won’t be 60100.

      • 70100

      • Correct, which is why ill have to build up a decent spec sheet.

      • Check your numbers lol. Next in the pattern would be 8000 (1070 > 3080 > 5090 > 8000). Each instance is simply +2010.
        You're right about it being their last upgrade though, unless they change numbering format and release an 8000 GPU.

  • Get a PlayStation 4 instead. You can get them for less than $200 secondhand.

  • +2

    GPU's consume a lot of power and dissipate a lot of heat. If you have a small box for your pc (microATX), you'll likely struggle with overheating unless you have great airflow. It's a very prominent issue to constantly deal with in pc's.

    Regarding bottle necking the new GPU, most cpu's in a given generation will share similar spec individual cores, so anything decent with a count of 8 cores or more, should be adequate

    • +2

      nah, most ITX cases and some matx cases are built with this sort of heat dissipation in mind, and have good airflow on every panel (no glass to be seen!). I've recently downsized from a corsair 4000D to the Lian Li DAN A3 and my temps are better in the matx case than they were in the full tower - with less fans too!

      • +1

        “Fewer” fans

  • Due to the rule of patterns, I am forced to buy an RTX 5090.

    Not sure forced is the right word here.

    I would be querying what an RTX 5090 would give you over a somewhat cheaper 4090. Even if you have 3080 now, how is that not coping?

    • Ill hand my current desktop to the kids.

  • +3

    Due to the rule of OzBargain,
    I am forced to humblebrag.

    but I also want the most energy sucking, heat producing video card ever made stuffed into a tiny box, yougetme?

  • +3

    Here you go:

    https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/VPMDbL

    $2.2k plus the price of the 5090 so I'm guessing about $5-6k all up.

    This is in the Lian Li DAN A3 matx case so it's pretty compact at 26L, but should support the 5090 even if it's a chonka (TBD though, we'll see I guess)

    It's not a no-expense-spared build, but it is pretty close to top of the line components, I'm guessing if you're getting a 5090 you don't want to cheap out on the other parts.

    It's also an ITX build, so if you decide you want a smaller case you could pair it with a 5080 or 5070 etc (whatever is in line with nvidias new SFF specs), it should all fit in a Terra or A4H20 - just change the CPU cooler and double check your RAM clearance.

    :)

    • Much appreciated. I ended up doing a build sheet last night as well and fell on that case.
      Looks pretty neat.

      https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/GBxPyg

      Havent looked into the r7/r9 optimal cpu yet, just selected that one as an R9 x3d

      • +2

        Nice one - few comments on your spec sheet:

        CPU - the 7800x3D has better performance in gaming than the 7950x3D surprisingly, and it's way more efficient so you can cool it with air (AIO's are big and hot) - you can even get away with a compact air cooler, should you want to move it to an ITX case. Either way - more efficient = lower wattage = less heat. I'd also wait and see how the 9800X3D goes when it comes out, I don't think perfomance will be that much better but I think it's going to be even more efficient and likely the new leader (price aside). And yes I know AIO's are all RGB and make it look flash hot but honestly, weigh up the looks vs functionality if you're going matx or smaller.

        RAM - I'd go for 6000MT/s if you're fully spec'ing it out (look for 6000 CL30).

        PSU - you can technically fit an ATX size PSU in there, but I have a TUF 4080 in my Lian Li DAN A3 with an ATX supply and it's super tight - you're better off going for a SFX PSU as you'll have more breathing room in the case and again, flexibility should you move to ITX at some point. The ROG Loki 1000w and the Corsair SF750 are current top of the line and I'd rank them more reliable over even a 1200w from another brand. But go "Platinum" over "Gold"

        Currently the Lian Li DAN A3 is one of only two matx cases that are really that compatible with massive GPU's, but the other worth noting is the jonsbo z20 if that's more your jam.

        I've been keeping up with the latest and greatest in ITX and mATX form factor for a while now so any other questions feel free to throw them my way

        If you want absolute premium / fantastic looking cases let me know and I'll link a few :)

        Oh, and one more thing - if you're not actually going ITX, then look for an MATX mobo - it'll likely have more M.2 SSD slots and be slightly cheaper while still having quality components.

        • Thanks for the nuggets of gold. Ill keep it all front of mind come next year.

          I think ill go mATX and no smaller. Think i selected the wrong mobo by mistake.

          Appreciate all the tips

          • +1

            @lethalmoney: No worries mate. One last thing - if you want an idea of what I think are some of the nicer cases out there at the moment check these out. Note that shipping times are generally quite long, ie. months. So if it's something you would consider you may need to get on it a bit earlier than the rest of your build. Obviously we don't know the dimensions of the 5000 series yet so that's another factor.

            NANOQ R (the S is the ITX one, the R is closer to matx) - this can also stand vertically if you want a smaller footprint
            https://thor-zone.com/

            NCase M2
            https://ncased.com/

            Fractal Mood (this one likely won't accommodate the 5090)
            https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/mood/mood/ligh…

            And there's this stunner although it's specifically made for the ASUS Pro-art series of RTX4000 cards
            https://www.galapower.com.au/product/xiiki-ff04-mini-itx-cas…

            check out Optimum tech or Devyn Johnston on youtube if you want to see how parts fit in these cases.

      • +1

        You should get better sticks of ram. For an extra $50 you can get a lower CL down to 34 with 6000mhz. With black Friday sales coming up you may even be able to get it at same price.

  • Do it!

    AMD Ryzen 9950X3D - $1,200.00
    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero WiFi - $1,300.00
    Trident Z5 Royal Neo, 48GB (2x24GB), DDR5-8000 CL40-48-48-128 1.40V, F5-8000J4048G24GX2-TR5NS - $500.00
    Nvidia RTX 5090 - $4,500.00
    Corsair iCUE Link H170i LCD 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler - $500.00
    Seasonic Prime PX-2200 ATX 3.0 Platinum 2200W Power Supply - $1000.00
    Lian Li O11D EVO RGB Automobili Lamborghini Edition Case Black - $500.00

    Total $9,500.00

    Below is what I planned to get myself. I have adult money now, but no longer able to justify the crazy price.

    AMD Ryzen 9 7900 - $566.00
    ASRock B650I Lightning WiFi - $299.00
    Corsair VENGEANCE 64GB (2x32GB), 6000MHz DDR5, CL 30-36-36, 1.40V - $322.09
    RTX 4070 ti super - $1,200.00
    Dan A4-SFX

    Total $2,387.09

    • +1
      • I guess 9950X3d is for peasant :)

        I bought the Threadripper 2970WX back in 2019 for $1,549. Each iteration of Threadripper is getting more expensive than previous. Great CPU

        AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX (Base: 3.50GHz, Boost: 4.20GHz / 76MB Cache / TR4 / 24 Core / 250 Watt

  • No point planning now, prices will swing and vulnerabilities/HCFs will be found

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