Just Building the Fastest Gaming PC Possible

[@Bitwit]

Now liquid cool it with your bath water. For the children.

[@airplaneboy3636]

💀

[@paulshardware]

I usually shower though

[@sly_the_slayer]

A collection apparatus must be arranged then. Bath water collection apparatus build when?!

[@csoloy]

@@sly_the_slayer I think Linus has that stuff up in Canada still

[@user-ew8lt6yi2i]

* insert "Don't" meme *

[@johnjoy6374]

It’s awesome that you are giving this away for a children’s charity. My wife works for Fred Hutch Cancer Center and she finds it incredibly rewarding, and also, the toughest job she’s ever had for obvious reasons. Thanks for doing this.

[@bassicbassist]

I felt nostalgic about my pc building days back when you and Kyle were my go to on tech news and how to build your first pc. Today, I wanted to see how your channel has been and I came across this awesome gem. I hope to see your charity stream and that you guys surpass your goal!

[@marshallhughes4514]

I just checked the amazon link that he provided on the RTX 4090 which I believe is around $2,000 retail. They are out and the only ones being sold start at $3,095 and go up to $3,444. Crazy.

[@CrackaSlapYa]

I have one for sale on Ebay rn for $2400

[@viktorbryce951]

Just get a 4080/Super or a 7900XTX.

[@christianrasmussen4317]

im using strix oc 4090 bougth used here in Norway

[@ChrisZukowski88]

​@@CrackaSlapYahahahahahahahahah

[@marshallhughes4514]

@@viktorbryce951 That is what I have. It blows me away though how the 4090 can continue to command such a high price differential.

[@obnoxiouspotato3379]

Paul, if possible, please take a look at the I/O usage of the Corsair iQue Link software. If you use it to monitor the pump, temps, PSU, etc., the amount of I/O used on the USB subsystem may be shocking. As a test, try connecting numerous USB devices (e.g., high poll rate keyboard & mouse; HD webcam; headset; boom microphone) and load the system by playing some games. I'm just interested to see if you experience any USB device disconnects while loading the system.

[@mbrosenb86]

My system is fine. I have 12 link items + 2x more Corsair node hubs for corsair tiles and strips. Corsair AIO screen, 8000hz polling / webcam / icue nexus / 240hz 1440p display. Its flawless.

[@csoloy]

I saw all those 10 fans PLUS the three fan cooler PLUS the three fan 4090 and I thought, "What if a fluffy white cat was sitting on top of that build when you first turned it on?" with visions of the "Hurricane Cat" meme in my head.

[@liamhervin2254]

Or a husky dog. Lol. FURNADO!

[@66NinetyNine]

Been recently bit by the bug to build a new PC and have been doing some deep dives, I'm really glad to see you and BitWit still grinding away! Hope the fundraiser goes great! Some of my favorite RoosterTeeth content was their ExtraLife Streams.

[@kidwave1]

Thank you for supporting the extra life charity Paul. Its a very worthy and noble cause!

[@captainjim8341]

hi i actually have this motherboard and wanted to let you know the slot you installed the M.2 into shares lanes with the GPU. The only Gen 5 M.2 slot that doesn't share lanes is the one directly to the right of where it is currently installed. I'm unsure of the actual performance impact of splitting lanes, but I wanted to let you know.

[@waterproof_teabags3592]

Yeah your right m2_2 and 3 lane share but m2_1 is safe . Seems the Gen 4 spots not lane share either. Seems best way to go is a powerful Gen 5 and then 2 Gen 4s for extra storage.

[@boukeelsinghorst4848]

8 lanes pcie 5.0 should still be plenty to not bottleneck a 4090. Maybe with a 5090 you have to start thinking about where to put the M.2

[@Zelb75]

​@@boukeelsinghorst4848 The 4090 is a pcie4 card and will drop to pcie4 x8. It will impact performance 5 to 10%. With a 50 series card there would not be any performance penalty.

[@TECHiSuppose]

That fan strobe lighting idea is pretty neat!

[@mercurybird9711]

I just built a new system with that x860e-e motherboard too! I liked the look of the ssd heat pipe as well, but found that if you use ssd2 or ssd3 ports under that heatsink you will limit your very fast graphics card to pcie x8 instead of pcie x16. Better to use ssd port 1 - the taller heatsink with quick release to the right!

[@Zelb75]

Most tech youtubers make the same mistake... noone checks the block diagram :P

[@essence7779]

Oh wow is this true? I have the same board. So using the one on the right with the quick release is better? I have an m.2 gen 4 and I’m using the lane that’s closer to the cpu (the one above where Paul Installed his)

[@Zelb75]

@@essence7779 Yes, that quick release slot on the right is the one you should be using without taking lanes from the gpu.

[@MrFlanders403]

Your giveaway is Dec 14, 2025? WOW, you guys plan ahead! Lol

[@CSXRailfan6588]

I’m pretty sure he put down the wrong date

[@fredlear1615]

Thank you Paul for helping such a Great Cause.

[@eric7591]

Hey, just letting you know. The slot you used for that M.2 SSD is actually slot 3. While it is gen 5, it will take away some lanes from the GPU. Both M.2 slots 2 and 3 share lanes with the GPU. If you want the SSD to have it's own dedicated lanes (and let the 4090 have all of its available lanes), you need to use M.2_1, which is the one on the right side of the mobo with the tool-less access. It is also a 2280 form factor. The way you currently have it configured will hamper the 4090. I just built on this mobo, and made the same mistake initially.

[@kacabula]

100% true, just built a similar system with this board.

[@jsVfPe3]

That time warp lighting is pretty cool.

[@Metz_Bomb]

I’m getting that 100%. Can’t wait for 5090

[@AdventuresWithRich]

Single step Gleam comp, one of the many reasons you're the best Paul. Looking forward to the charity stream! :)

[@chadreid9305]

With the m.2 in that slot are you stealing pcie lanes from the graphics card?

[@MrOffTrail]

What are the odds that the fastest PC possible would have the same brand storage and memory as the case, fans, and power supply? Amazing. Corsair must be killing it.

[@Hypo11111]

Great build. Small tweak IMO, having just built mine on same MB. For first PCIE 5 NVME use the one on the right / front (M2 slot 1). The two at the back will take PCIE lanes from the GPU slot making the GPU x8 instead (same as x16 PCIE4 bw though). Would be happy to get this PC for free!

[@Reivbv]

If you install Gen 4 NVMEs on those slots that share lanes with the gpu, will it still cause it to run on x8 instead of x16? Thanks!

[@jeevana.6391]

Yes, the m.2 will be at PCIE gen 4x4 while the graphics card slot will be at PCIE gen 5x8. With any current gen graphics card, it'll run PCIE gen 4x8 though.

[@Reivbv]

@@jeevana.6391 I don’t understand why Asus chose this configuration. Why would you populate those NVME slots when it bifurcates your GPU lanes. 🤦

[@jeevana.6391]

@Reivbv Consumer CPUs only have so many PCIE lanes. When AMD introduced X870(e) boards, the intent was for motherboard manufacturers to run the USB4 ports through the chipset, but every manufacturer has decided to use lanes that are normally reserved for a second, direct connection from the CPU to an m.2. For X670e, I know Asus split the lanes between USB4 and the second, direct m.2 and it led to issues with drive and the USB4 ports if both were utilised. The saving grace for all this is that when GPUs with PCIE gen 5 release, 8 lanes should be more than enough for even the top end GPUs since it's equivalent to Gen 4x16

[@Reivbv]

@@jeevana.6391 Thank you for the explanation Jeevana. I appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed and informative reply. This will really help me out with my purchasing decision. I'm currently looking at the X870E Aorus Master, Asus Strix 870E-E Wifi and MSI X870e Carbon Wifi paired with a 9800X3D.

[@FoivosAngelakis]

Glad to have supported the cause and encourage others to join in!

[@Embermist69]

I just built in that case last month,I did pick up the white version on sale at Micro Center. Dang it’s heavy though , however I like it. The only pain was the supplemental CPU power connecters. Definitely something to do before you rad in. Or at minimum certain rads.

[@CrackaSlapYa]

i always place CPU and Rad last after all the other wiring.

[@Razear]

The fan illusion is pretty cool. Hopefully the winner showcases this rig on their desk so they can see it.

[@nolan71]

Paul you are a true legend, thank you for your dedication to the annual charity livestream!

[@hellowill]

Still remember my first 'how to build a PC' video was you on newegg channel. Like over 12 years ago. Now I've built like 7 PCs, lost count.

[@glennmayer469]

Mine was Kyle!

[@jd31068]

Thanks for making this available, Extra Life is lucky to have you and Kyle pulling down some big bucks for those poor children. I plan on catching you guys on the 14th (and donating of course)

[@Assasin_Zer0]

You guys are awesome.. thanks for going out of your way to help those in need.

[@Mr3ppozz]

Thats one overpowered and good looking build... Always love to see builds and how they end up... it was definitely a very sleek and sublte powerhouse!!!

[@shevilwow3396]

Nice build! Im waiting for the new B series boards to go with a 9800x3d m, and the 5000 series before i commit. Com8ng from a 7700k and a 1080ti, so im looking forward to upgrading!!

[@coryo617]

just sold my 4090 ...we had a good run..runnin my 2080 super from a prebuilt i got awhile back before i actually knew anything about pc stuff..the cheapest generic pos 2080 super they made ....man i got ripped off but is what it is..😄..also respect to you for doin something like this for charity.!👊

[@strikezx]

This is a beautiful and beast of a rig! Nice work Paul. GG's to the winner of this PC.

[@anthonyrojas3646]

Love watching pauls build videos because they are so relaxing. feels like my cool older bro is showing me whats what

[@ShookPC]

Ah, yes that pesky glass panel retainer screw. There’s a trick to getting it unscrewed with ease. The most popular build I sell is very similar to this build. It uses the 6500x case. When the case panel is closed, the screw usually just spins and doesn’t grab. Try opening the glass panel then unscrewing it. Usually comes out much easier. Also, once you get it out, it’s easy to remove next time. Great content! Love the build and tech news videos!! Two years ago your holiday build inspired me to build in the Hyte Y60. And I still use the AsiaHorse sleeved cables in most of my builds.

[@temporaltomato3021]

Very sleek and aesthetically agreeable build, nice. Something bugging me though, at 18:42 - If I know my 3DMark, CPU over 60 degrees and about 50% utilization during a graphics test would have me investigating. And it peaked at 77? There's a spike to over 100 degrees right at the end. Not necessarily botched or anything, but I then wouldn't call the cooling config "overkill" in this case. It looks like either something was running in the background, or the 4090 _really_ lets the 9800X3D stretch its legs and just something about the cooling is off. Edit: not scientific in any way, but just for some reference - I just ran the same test with my 3090 ti and 7800X3D, scored halfway between the average and best scores, and the CPU was about at its typical *idle* temp of 35-40 degrees during both graphics tests. Also on an AIO.

[@Mr.Prōtagonistēs]

This is Monster PC. Love the Spec combo. I hope one day i can build PC whit u Paul. Wish u Best in New Year. Salute

[@professormoore4876]

You should share the passive aggressive e-mails you get from Corsair and Asus about the logo. Thanks for doing this for the kiddos Paul! See you on the live stream!

[@RandomYooser]

Great video! Man, I'm digging the desk matt. I'll buy one pretty soon. I love the pixelated look. Cheers, Paul!

[@klorslug]

16:52 Behold, the CorSus gaming PC.

[@DarkZenith]

Isn’t optane still better for loading windows and apps/games due to the far lower access latency and seek times vs flash modules?

[@velocitymg]

I went with x870e taichi with a 9800x3d, sadly had to settle for a 7900xtx, the minister of finance drew the line at 3k for a 4090

[@3lgring0]

"This PC giveaway is international!" This statement alone has done more for my Christmas spirit than Santa ever did!

[@witcher1973]

That is one hell of a clean build, so open.

[@ShenMerrick]

Oh my goodness... I was planning to build a half rear ended Gaming/Streaming PC once I get tax return. I have no other way to get an income, so I'm hoping I can eventually make a bit of money to help my family by streaming or doing videos. This PC would be incredible for that purpose. Here's hoping!

[@lordmox21]

Thanks for the international giveaway, good luck to y'all!

[@johnbeeck2540]

Paul, thanks for hosting the charity event every year! It's nice in this day and age to have folks like yourself who care for others and put the effort in to actually provide support to these communities. Highest regards!

[@Vonklieve]

Matching GPU and motherboard. Love it. So, often people shove the Asus TUF motherboard into the build then have Asus Strix GPU. It really niggles. But in this case excellent choice of parts. Brand leaders.

[@NonLegitNation2]

can someone recommend some channels that focus on PCs and PC builds but for production work. I love PCs but honestly I'm tired of every major channel (this, Jay, Linus, etc) only focusing on "gamers" like gaming is the only thing that can be done on a PC. I use my PC for video editing and encoding video in Handbrake, I don't use it for gaming.

[@WyFoster]

I just built the same thing, 9800x3d, X870 Hero, DDR5 8000, Corsair H170i xt, MSI RTX 4090. Runs pretty good!

[@craigg430]

I just built a 9800x3d, Asus proart X870e, 64gb GSkill Z5 6000, & an AsRock 7900 XTX , it's currently crushing everything in ultra wide for me.

[@jaquestraw1]

"pretty good" 😅 crazy build brother!!

[@MrMcGreed]

Can you actually run the 8000mtps ram?

[@DonJohn-h8l]

Nice build! I'm running a 7800x3d, B650, 32GB ddr5 6000, Zotac Amp extreme airo 4090. Gave me the 4k experience I've been dreaming of.

[@WyFoster]

@MrMcGreed Yes sir, EXPO memory. Is a G.Skill Z5 Neo 48gb kit. 8000 cl40. Plugged it right in selected EXPO and it fires right up. Memory controller on this mobo is considered the best.

[@Eddiea2024]

Thank you! Really enjoyed the build!

[@aaron57422]

LINK looks cool until you look at the price tag, you can upgrade your CPU or maybe even GPU depending on how many fans you have for how much they overcharge for cable managementability.

[@notthatrkelly]

I'm also in the process of building a monster PC but I'm patient enough to wait yet another month for CPU and GPU updates from AMD and Nvidia, respectively.

[@JohnThunder]

Paul having fun with his Adult 'Lego' PC set at the end of the year. Great video Paul and Happy Holidays! Cheers! 🍻

[@CodyBarnette-GNARK]

Great video for a great cause and to top it off a dream PC. Keep doing what you do man 🤙🏼🤘🏼

[@loganreierson5900]

I’m praying 🙏🙏 just finished finals and it would be the craziest Christmas surprise

[@danielhulan3058]

Paul, i really think its awesome you and kyle do this all the time. Its nice to see content creators do good. Have you guys considered including Jay from Jayztwocents? It might up the viewers and donations. This is my second live charity stream that ive watched from you and kyle. Its awesome and you guys should be proud. Ill be on watching.

[@Octoh8]

What an awesome build!!! For a good cause too!

[@YAAMW]

18:09 I actually thought the fan wasn’t running😂

[@realkekec4028]

Nice build.Good luck with Extra Life Charity Stream.

[@MJ-ge6jz]

Paul, I appreciate you building my PC. Much needed for 2025. Thx!

[@capinoy123]

Love this time of year. ❤. Great job 👏🏽

[@Gavrev]

A beautiful build, awaiting one lucky owner (and yep, well done Joe for running out for those parts.. good man 😎🤘)

[@slob12]

Good luck with the charity stream and kudos to you both for organusing and histing jt.....some very awesome prizes there!!!!!

[@gortys3929]

I kinda cannot understand why people install AIO cooler on CPU nowadays. Large air cooler is plenty enough for AMD processors . Not to mention that air coolers are far cheaper than AIO.

[@CrackaSlapYa]

air cooler are UGLY AF, don't work as well, and are way too damn bulky.

[@djnes2k7]

And noise

[@DiesOnAToilet]

I think if you're building the fastest system currently possible, it makes sense to provide some overclocking headroom by going a little overboard in the cooling department.

[@CrackaSlapYa]

@@DiesOnAToilet yeah, i cant imagine going back. i have 360mm but my case can handle 420mm. But since Im on 9800x3d now (from 13900k) i actually am quite cool at 360mm.

[@Apophis371]

agreed, plus liquid cooling is annoying over time. U dont want to get a leak in that...

[@bengoodchild883]

Very nice build! Have a great holiday season y'all :)

[@garynordmann138]

Oh my, that would be a wonderful Christmas present!!!

[@mauricester]

what a fantastic Build,,, Thanks Paul 👍👏👊

[@BGD1973]

Man, this would be a dream come true! I've always wanted to upgrade my PC, but I've never gotten the chance to do so. Whoever it goes to, I hope they cherish such art. Nonetheless, it's for a great cause!

[@greendro6410]

Such a awesome build 😁

[@firstofeden6343]

Almost identical to the one I just built. Biggest difference is I have a 4080 Super... and mine is all white :)

[@jadams2289]

Paul and Joe sure know how to make a build video

[@frankd6142]

This is a nice looking build Paul

[@GuyverGamingTV]

Stunning machine, wish I could build one like that.. Ine is getting old now and starting to struggle.

[@metastar1234]

I look at pc building videos regularly but there is something very relaxing as well as informative about the way this guy does his builds. I look forward to watching more pc build vids from this channel.

[@AdamB5000]

Similarly, I recently built a 5600x, 32GB, used 3070 build for my bro. Not quite what you built here, but Black Friday savings got it done for less than $500 + the used GPU I had on hand. He'll take it. GPU pricing is still stupid.

[@Apophis371]

yup. it is. Plus 90% of gamers dont even need this GPU. Most play on 1080 or 1440p and u dont need a 4090 for that. I ordered a 7900GRE to play on 1440p, wich is more then enough.

[@Aotearas]

Nice build (shame only one of those 140mm fans actually gets used) and a more than worthy cause for charity. I wish all giveaway participants good luck!

[@Sam-vd1ce]

The hw today is so extreme compared to when I built my top of the line... 9 years ago

[@briank7936]

Really nice. It will last someone a long time. When do we get an update on the backyard?

[@brutalwang4106]

That strix card sure is pretty. If I could win this for little money, then it wouldn't matter so much when the connector randomly bursts into flames 😂

[@dominic.h.3363]

18:00 - That's actually the Mirage RGB effect from the Wraith Prism cooler! Oh my god, take my money, take all my money... I need it (once it can do red green and blue channels separately like the Wraith Prism)!

[@temporaltomato3021]

It's still cool to have, but yeah I was thinking the same thing lol. A """premium""" feature, included on many of AMD's stock box coolers, of all things.

[@dominic.h.3363]

@@temporaltomato3021 I was expecting CM to make standalone fans like that, but I guess agreements with AMD forbade them. I like my mirage RGB effect, to the point that I was refusing to change my stock cooler for like five years. Yep... still using the 2700X, lmao.

[@VexOoo-x7y]

Thanks, I'll try to build this but without the liquid cooling

[@bikedoc4145]

Is Gen 5 M.2 SSD's worth it right now with the high heat and there not being much of a selection yet? I have Gen 4 Samsung 990 Pro's in both of my PC's and doesn't look like it is worth it right now

[@foamyflightmaster9385]

Looks real nice, great combo.

[@_Wake_Up_If_U_Can]

These build videos are dangerous for our finances! I haven't built a pc in a long while and I have withdrawals!! This MSI X570 Unify - 5900X - 3090 - 128Gb DDR4 cl18 - 1600Watt Titanium Psu - Samsung 990Pro Nvme 2Tb - still works awesome but it's not the latest thing!! My wife's EVGA Z370 Micro - 9900k - 3090 - 32Gb DDR4 cl15 - 1600Watt Titanium Psu - Samsung 990Pro Nvme 2Tb - also still works great but the EVGA Z370 Micro Bios limits power to the 9900k and EVGA is no longer updating Bios for it (We think it was imposed by Intel towards the very end of the Z370 Micro life cycle because every Bios before the last didn't limit the power). That is a perfect excuse to upgrade her pc isn't it?

[@Apophis371]

i just ordered a new pc, i'm stuck with a 3600 - GTX2060 - 32gb DDR4 atm. Ordered a 9800X3D - 7900GRE - 64GB DDR5 6000 to play on 1440p.

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Wonderful build. Lvoe the charity support :)

[@simplyharley7639]

Beautiful computer, whoever wins this is going to love it. :)

[@TylerHunt556]

I’m trying to build my first gaming pc right now and it’s pretty daunting with components availability. Can’t find the 9800x3d in stock. Only a few 4080 supers left and I’m not sure whether to buy one or wait for 5000 series just for them to be out of stock too. Lian li cases are all out of stock. It’s tough out here as a general consumer wanting a nice rig

[@SammyM00782]

Now he's just rubbing it in he's got a 9800X3D laying around lol

[@OleBrumHonning]

Stream is 2025 or 2024?

[@_BullsEyeBob]

I mentioned this in a previous video via the comments. 😆

[@fjsioewiox]

yes

[@voidlight4000]

Bro did not watch til the end

[@AJ_Jones198XAD]

Beautiful build.

[@davidminor1254]

I find it funny Paul That quite awhile ago I brought up an idea for a PSU like the Corsair one and let's just say that I was put down. After struggling with wiring hassles in a few cases the idea came to my mind how nice it would be to have at least a PSU that had the ports facing the rear of the case to make wiring so much easier. How about that?

[@Byte4You-c9g]

Finally found the video I was looking for. Does the RTX 4090 models matter or they just the same? I'm thinking of getting the MSI VENTUS 3X E OC GeForce RTX 4090. I am new to all this and I am planning on building my own.

[@danielhulan3058]

God i love that pc. I want an x870 motherboard, 9800x3d and 4090.

[@jokersbullet12]

Wooo Extra Life charity stream a day before my birthday!

[@edenmatt305]

im new to your channel, but i admire the charity stream and will definitely be tuning in.

[@amdtje8282]

nice PC. I got the same 4090 and CPU cooler 🙂

[@dc300000]

Been trying to understand the Asus Strix x870e board and I have yet to get a good grasp of how the lanes are shared with the M.2s and top PCIE slot from the manual. My understanding is regardless if you use one or both of the M.2 slots (M.2_2 or M.2_3) shared with the top PCIE slot, the GPU will be relegated to x8 with x4 respectively allocated to the M.2s.

[@ItzSladeOnYT]

Is there a point in getting 7600mt/s cl36 ram when I have motherboard that supports it but my 13600k only supports 5600mt/s. Will the ram run a 7600mt/s or will it be capped at 5600mt/s?

[@F1ipsydez]

Computer looks amazing!

[@Crgx22r7]

That is a dang nice build. Great job! Good luck to everyone on the giveaway!

[@michaelcurtis6664]

lovely build

[@ShoganGeorge]

Looks very cool!