The Best $3000 Elite RGB Gaming PC Build – August 2024
Game Hard and Look Good Doing It!
If you want a $3,000 Gaming PC Build that’s a true showcase, not just another black box, then this is the one for you! In addition to the best gaming components available, we’ve pushed the limit on aesthetics with this build more than any other – it sports white components, tasteful RGB lighting, and a glass-paneled white case to put your gear front and center!
This Month’s Build, Featuring AMD and Nvidia!
For August 2024, the $3,000 Gaming PC Build uses AMD’s dominating Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which is still the best gaming processor on the market, and won’t be topped until AMD releases 9000-series X3D processors, probably in early-2025. The 7800X3D is paired with a seriously-fast GPU, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB, which equals AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 XTX in legacy games and blows it away in Ray Tracing titles.
For storage, we go with a blazing-fast 4TB PCIe Gen 4 drive, along with a massive 64GB of DDR5-6000 RGB RAM. To make this system really stand out, this case uses the stylish NZXT H6 Flow case, which provides an unmatched view into the interior. Keeping the CPU cool is Corsair’s highest-performing 360mm liquid cooler (with integrated LCD screen!), and powering this system is an ultra-modern 850W ATX 3.0 power supply.
Parting Thoughts
If you’re looking for new accessories to add to your $3,000 Gaming PC build, check out our Monitor Buyer’s Guide, our Peripherals Buyer’s Guide and our Speaker/Headset Buyer’s Guide for all the latest and greatest accessories, although we list our top recommendations for the $3,000 Gaming PC Build later in this guide.
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The Pre-Built Option
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The Extreme Gaming PC –
Skytech Legacy 7800X3D/RTX 4080 Super
$3000Grab this Skytech gaming PC at an insane price with all the bells and whistles! Equipped with a blazing-fast AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core, 16-thread processor and a GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB, it’s ready to rock every game you toss at it, and priced hundreds of dollars below similar pre-built systems. Also on the component list is 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 2TB solid-state drive, and a 1000W Gold-rated power supply!This system will offer performance right on par with the system we spec out, and is ready on day one to game!
The DIY Build
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CPU –
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
$399 The Guru’s TipThis CPU does not come with a cooler, so make sure to pick up the capable liquid cooler we recommend later in this guide!
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Motherboard –
Gigabyte X670E AORUS Pro X
$280 The Guru’s TipWe're going with a unique white board that really pops!
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Video Card –
Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB White
$1070 The Guru’s TipThis GPU will look great in the all-white build we've spec'd out!
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Memory –
G.Skill 2x32GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO White
$223 The Guru’s TipThis ultra-fast kit will make the most of your AMD-based system!
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Solid-State Drive –
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
$320 The Guru’s TipYou don't need a drive this fast for gaming, but you won't regret having this much fast storage for your game collection!
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Case –
NZXT H6 Flow RGB
$135 The Guru’s TipYou'll see that we've chosen white components through this build to really make this system pop aesthetically!
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Power Supply –
SilverStone DA850R White
$121 The Guru’s TipThis PSU even has white cables, which while mostly hidden in this system, will complete the look! The only one visible will be the GPU cable.
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CPU Cooler –
Corsair iCUE Link H150i LCD CPU Cooler White
$285 The Guru’s TipThis cooler should be mounted to the top of the chassis, blowing up and out.
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Operating System –
Windows 11 Home (USB) @Newegg
$139 The Guru’s TipThis is absolutely the OS you want on your system to take full advantage of a modern gaming system!
Optional Products
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The Ultimate Gaming Keyboard –
Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
$239 The Guru’s TipYou can set up the RGB on this keyboard to integrate with the lighting in your system!
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The Ultimate Wireless Gaming Mouse –
Logitech G502X Plus Lightspeed Wireless
$129 The Guru’s TipThe lighting on this mouse can be controlled via Logitech's GHub software.
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The Deluxe PC Headset –
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
$132 The Guru’s TipThe Arctis series truly has a lock on performance!
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The 32" 4K 144Hz Gamer's Dream Monitor –
LG 32GR93U
$522 The Guru’s TipThere's no better way to show off brutal gaming horsepower than with a big 4K monitor!
Total Cost: $2960
The Pre-Built Option
The DIY Build
- CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($399)
- Motherboard – Gigabyte X670E AORUS Pro X ($280)
- Video Card – Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB White ($1070)
- Memory – G.Skill 2x32GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO White ($223)
- Solid-State Drive – Samsung 990 Pro 4TB ($320)
- Case – NZXT H6 Flow RGB ($135)
- Power Supply – SilverStone DA850R White ($121)
- CPU Cooler – Corsair iCUE Link H150i LCD CPU Cooler White ($285)
- Operating System – Windows 11 Home (USB) @Newegg ($139)