The Best $10,000 Supreme Dream Machine Gaming PC Build – September 2024
Welcome to the Supreme Dream Machine!
If you’re looking to build the most amazing PC on the planet regardless of budget, then this is the one for you! Unlike TBG’s other builds, this one isn’t even remotely about performance per dollar. The one and only goal here is to show you the finest gaming gear you can put into a gaming PC.
Now for a bit of background: for years we aimed to hit a $10,000 budget with this build, but given that Nvidia officially killed off its dual-GPU SLI technology, it’s actually hard to hit the $10K target. And truth be told, you’ll get exactly the same gaming framerates with our $5,000 Dream Machine Gaming PC Build. So what do you get with this “Supreme” build? That’s simple: over double the SSD storage (enough for any game collection), an even dreamier case , a more efficient, higher-capacity power supply, and a more powerful cooler. All things you don’t really need, but you know you want! And this all clocks in at the lowest price we’ve ever had for our Supreme Dream Machine, under $7,500, so you’re getting supreme performance on a budget, lucky you!
This Month’s Build, Featuring AMD’s and Nvidia’s Finest!
For September 2024, we were expecting to recommend AMD’s new 9000-series, but it simply doesn’t deliver in terms of gaming. That means we stick with AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D, a 16-core, 32-thread CPU that is the best all-around CPU on the planet. While Intel has tried to compete using high-voltage versions of its older CPU design, the this has led to widespread crashing and CPU failures, so we’re saying goodbye to Intel for gaming until further notice! Just as important, AMD’s CPU is coupled with an advanced motherboard that will support years of CPU upgrades down the line, providing far more future-proofing than Intel. In terms of the GPU, we suggest the only one that matters, the mighty GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, which offers simply shocking performance, a full generation ahead of any other GPU ever released. And for this build, we recommend a liquid-cooled model with a huge 240mm radiator to get the most boost and ensure all heat is exhausted out the rear, eliminating heat buildup inside the case.
In terms of storage, the Supreme Dream Machine goes all out, equipped with the cutting-edge T705 4TB Gen 5 drive from Crucial, the fastest M.2 drive you can buy. Of course, 4TB is not enough for a system of this caliber, so this is just the beginning. We also recommend dual 8TB PCIe Gen 4.0 drives, giving you a total of 20TB of insanely-fast capacity. For RAM, we go just as extreme, equipping this system with 128GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, offering the absolute maximum speed you can get in this ultra-high capacity configuration. Powering this system is a gargantuan 1600W Titanium-rated model, keeping the CPU cool is a massive 420mm liquid cooler from Corsair, and for the case, we go with the peerless Cooler Master HAF 700 EVO!
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for the ultimate peripherals to use with this system, including the best gaming monitor ever released, just scroll down to the end of this guide. We provide links to Amazon or Newegg throughout this guide, and our Amazon links will auto-convert for readers in the UK, Canada, and parts of the EU, with regional substitutions made when necessary. To help support the continued development of this guide, please use the links we provide if you purchase products we recommend!
The DIY Build
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CPU –
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
$618AMD did it again with the 7950X3D, blasting past Intel in terms of gaming performance thanks to its proprietary, cutting-edge 3D V-Cache technology. By adding this stacked cache on top of one of the two core complexes of the standard 16-core 7950X, the AMD has turned a multi-threaded monster into a true gaming dynamo. It gives you the best of all worlds, along with far greater efficiency and a more advanced platform than Intel.While we previously recommended Intel Core i9 processors in this build, the revelation that they crash due to the extreme voltage needed to keep up with AMD's X3D series suggests that AMD has won this battle.
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Motherboard –
ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero
$610This X670E board from Asus pulls out all the stops, giving you the most advanced platform you could possibly want for years of use and upgrades. It all starts with AMD’s most cutting-edge version of the AM5 platform, using the X670E chipset. That means PCIe Gen 5 support for video cards and SSDs, without needing to cut into one’s bandwidth to feed the other (we’re looking at you, Intel Z790!). You also get a potent 18+2 Phase power solution rated for 110A to support any processor at maximum load. The board has four M.2 slots (two being Gen 5, two being Gen 4), an add-in card supporting a fifth M.2 drive (also Gen 5), plus built-in WiFi 6E. On the back you have a total of 12 USB ports, including two USB 4 Type-C ports and two USB 3 Type-C ports. To top it all off, the Crosshair offers slick programmable LED lighting across the shroud for custom lightshows. This board simply has it all!This board will support plenty of upgrades in the future, including next-gen AMD CPUs and next-gen PCIe Gen 5 GPUs coming at the end of 2024.
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Video Card –
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G
$1903As if the RTX 4090 weren’t impressive enough, this model from MSI takes the 4090 to the max, thanks to the all-in-one liquid cooler, including a 240mm radiator. It will keep the 450W monster of a GPU under control and at maximum boost!Mount this GPU's massive 240mm rad to the back of the even more massive case we recommend. It's the ultimate cooling setup!
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Memory –
G.Skill 2x32GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO
$205To get the most out of AMD’s latest CPUs, you want fast RAM, and DDR5-6000 is the sweetspot not only in terms of price, but in terms of making the most of the AM5 platform. It allows for the highest overall performance thanks to running in 1:1 sync with the memory controller. And this 64GB Trident Z5 Neo kit from G.Skill is specially designed for AM5, thanks to the extraordinary 30-40-40-96 AMD EXPO timings. It offers tremendous capacity and speed in a single package!This is the fastest AMD-compatible 64GB kit on the market!
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Memory –
Second Kit of G.Skill 2x32GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO
$205At this point, high-speed DDR5 kits max out at 64GB, but of course you’ll want more than that for this build, so we recommend a second kit of the RAM above!With 128GB of total capacity, you'll never run out of space! Just be aware that running 4 ultra-dense sticks taxes the memory controller and may some tweaking to get stable. If that puts you off, just go for 2 sticks and a total of 64GB of RAM.
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Solid-State Drive –
Crucial T705 4TB PCIe Gen 5
$489For primary storage in a truly elite system, you don’t just want high-end, you the best on the market, and that means going with a Crucial’s absolutely insane T705 4TB. Not only is it among the only 4TB PCIe Gen 5.0 solid-state drives on the market, it’s also the only one that already maxes out the Gen 5 interface. It belts out a shocking 14,100MB/s in sequential read and 12,600MB/s in sequential write, making it about nearly twice as fast as any Gen 4 drive. You’ll truly be on the cutting-edge with 4TB of ultra-extreme storage on board!Make sure you install this in the top M.2 slot, which will enable Gen 5 speed.
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Solid-State Drive –
Western Digital SN850X 8TB
$800WD leverages an advanced controller and NAND flash with its SN850X to hit up to 7,200MB/sec sequential speeds, the fastest of any 8TB drive on the market. If you want huge capacity and tremendous speed, this is your drive!This drive was once the fastest on the planet, now it's just the fastest 8TB drive!
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Solid-State Drive –
Second Western Digital SN850X 8TB
$800There’s no better choice than to double up on the best!Hmmm, 20TB of ultra-fast storage? That is supreme!
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Case –
Cooler Master HAF 700 EVO
$500It’s been a long time since a new super-tower case has come along that isn’t just bigger, it’s better. The HAF 700 is that case. Everything about this chassis is next-gen, from the gorgeous ARGB-lit glass grille that works with the case’s fans, rather than against them, to the integrated LCD screen in front for system monitoring, to the dual-chamber layout allowing unobstructed airflow from front to back and bottom to top, to the simply unparalleled radiator support: how does a 240mm rear mount, dual 360mm top mounts, and compatibility with 420mm and 480mm rads sound? Just take note: this case is beastly – at 54 pounds empty, and 121 liters in volume, you better be sure you have the ability to handle it!This case comes equipped with dual 200mm fans in front, a 120mm fan in the rear, and a 120mm fan in the bottom. Since the GPU's 240mm radiator is going to go on the back and the CPU's 420mm radiator is going to go up top, mount both of the 120mm fans at the bottom.
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Power Supply –
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1600W
$370This cutting-edge Titanium-rated power supply offers amazing efficiency (up to 94.4%) to go along with its gargantuan 1600W power output. And being a be quiet!, it’s packed with innovation, including full digital control and full bridge topology. It even uses a patented frameless Silent Wings fan with an air-channeling funnel for virtually inaudible operation at low loads. Another cool feature is an overclocking key that switches between six 12V rails and one massive 12V rail. Finally, being ATX 3.0-spec, it includes a PCIe Gen 5 power cable, capable of delivering 600W of power..The CPU and GPU in this system together will draw over 900W on their own at stock speeds, which means you'll put the massive capacity of this PSU to very good use. But just as important is the quality - the advanced design is second to none!
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CPU Cooler –
Corsair H170i Elite XT 420mm
$282There is no better AIO cooler on the market than Corsair’s massive H170i Elite XT featuring a 420mm radiator, triple AF140 RGB Elite fans, and a built-in LCD display, allowing you to monitor just about anything in your PC using the Corsair iCUE software. It also has the best RGB effects of any cooler, along with the sleekest cabling system, providing a totally streamlined look. The H170i is definitely the cream of the crop!Mount this cooler's rad to the top of the chassis for the best thermal setup.
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Operating System –
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Flash Drive @Newegg
$199Windows 10 one of Microsoft’s most successful and respected operating systems in history, and Windows 11 just builds on its strengths. The Pro version provides the best security, along with compatibility with the highest-end configurations!Windows 11 is the only OS you want on a serious gaming system thanks to its cutting-edge gaming enhancements.
Optional Products
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The Ultimate Gaming Keyboard –
Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
$250 The Guru’s TipUse the iCUE software to configure the performance and lighting of this awesome board!
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The Ultralight Gaming Mouse –
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless
$110 The Guru’s TipOnce you go wireless, you will never go back!
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The Ultimate Gaming Headset –
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
$293 The Guru’s TipThis isn't just a wireless headset, it's a full wireless audio system!
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The Super-Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor –
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
$1800 The Guru’s TipSamsung actually offers an even higher-resolution 57" version of the G9, but due to technical limitations of the current DisplayPort standard, it can't run at higher than 120Hz despite a 240Hz rating, and that is a very bad tradeoff for more resolution. We're sticking with this smaller (but still huge) 49" model to allow the full 240Hz refresh rate.
Total Cost: $7142
The DIY Build
- CPU – AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D ($618)
- Motherboard – ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero ($610)
- Video Card – MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X 24G ($1903)
- Memory – G.Skill 2x32GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO ($205)
- Memory – Second Kit of G.Skill 2x32GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO ($205)
- Solid-State Drive – Crucial T705 4TB PCIe Gen 5 ($489)
- Solid-State Drive – Western Digital SN850X 8TB ($800)
- Solid-State Drive – Second Western Digital SN850X 8TB ($800)
- Case – Cooler Master HAF 700 EVO ($500)
- Power Supply – be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1600W ($370)
- CPU Cooler – Corsair H170i Elite XT 420mm ($282)
- Operating System – Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Flash Drive @Newegg ($199)
Optional Products
- The Ultimate Gaming Keyboard – Corsair K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard ($250)
- The Ultralight Gaming Mouse – Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless ($110)
- The Ultimate Gaming Headset – SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless ($293)
- The Super-Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor – Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC ($1800)