The Best $10,000 Supreme Dream Machine Gaming PC Build – May 2025
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 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: a better all-around CPU, 5x 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 just over $8000, so you’re getting supreme performance on a budget, lucky you!
This Month’s Build, Featuring AMD’s and Nvidia’s Finest!
Due to many months of CPU and GPU shortages, this build took a hiatus for a while, but now that the best gear is reliably in stock, we can introduce the fastest Supreme Dream Machine ever, by far! It starts with the everything-crushing AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a 16-core, 32-thread CPU that is the best all-around CPU on the planet. In terms of the GPU, we suggest the only one that matters, the mighty GeForce RTX 5090 32GB, an absolute beast in every way, pushing out 30% more frames than the legendary RTX 4090, while also gulping down 30% more power. Efficient? Depends how hard you want to game!
In terms of storage, the Supreme Dream Machine goes all out, equipped with the cutting-edge Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB Gen 5 drive , the fastest SSD 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 64GB of DDR5-6000 CL28 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, 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 9950X3D
$900The Guru’s TipAMD did it again with the 9950X3D, blasting past Intel in terms of gaming performance thanks to its proprietary, cutting-edge 3D V-Cache technology. By adding this stacked cache below one of the two core complexes of the standard 16-core 9950X, 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.What makes the 9950X3D so impressive is not just that it games like a bat out of hell, but that it's better than the standard 9950X in productivity as well!
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Motherboard –Asus ROG Strix X870E-E
$468The Guru’s TipThis X870E board from Asus allows you to tap into the full potential of AMD’s cutting-edge AM5 platform. You get a potent 18+2+2 power design with 110A Smart Power Stage , a PCIe Gen 5 video card slot plus an additional PCIe slot, five M.2 slots (three being Gen 5, two being Gen 4), and built-in WiFi 7. On the back you have 13 USB ports, including two cutting-edge USB 4 (40Gbps) ports. It also has great aesthetics, making this an all-around premium choice!While you can spend more on a board, you honestly can't get much better than this full-featured option!
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Video Card –Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming OC 32GB @Newegg
$3160The Guru’s TipHail to the king! The absolutely mind-blowing RTX 5090 32GB goes beyond extreme, beating the legendary RTX 4090 by 30%, an incredible gen-on-gen leap in performance. And this model from Gigabyte offers great cooling thanks to the massive yet attractive triple-slot, triple-fan cooler and flow-through fin-stack!For now, you can only get this GPU with a useless bundled Intel motherboard. Use it as wall art!
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Memory –G.Skill 2x32GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL28 EXPO
$240The Guru’s TipTo 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 28-36-36-96 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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Solid-State Drive –Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB PCIe Gen 5
$546The Guru’s TipFor primary storage in a truly elite system, you don’t just want high-end, you want the best on the market, and that means going with a Samsung’s absolutely insane 9100 Pro 4TB. It may have not been first to market, but it was worth the wait. It actually maxes out the Gen 5 interface. It belts out a shocking 14,800MB/s in sequential read and 13,400MB/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 –Teamgroup MP44 8TB
$800The Guru’s TipTeamgroup leverages an advanced controller and NAND flash with its MP44 to hit up to 7,400MB/sec sequential speeds, the fastest of any 8TB drive on the market. If you want huge capacity and tremendous speed, this is your drive!While Samsung has announced an 8TB version of its 9100 Pro, for now, the MP44 is the fastest 8TB drive you can find!
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Solid-State Drive –
Second Teamgroup MP44 8TB
$800The Guru’s TipThere’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
$500The Guru’s TipIt’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 –Corsair AX1600i
$600The Guru’s TipWhen it comes to power supplies, there’s Corsair’s AX1600i, and then there’s everything else. Designed several years ago to be a showcase of the future, it uses Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors to achieve efficiency that goes beyond Titanium, the highest rating on the market. With 1600W on tap, it of course has power to spare, but it’s the quality of that power that really matters. Also on board is a USB port to connect this behemoth to your motherboard for full diagnostics and control via the iCUE app!The CPU and GPU in this system together will draw over 800W on their own at stock speeds, which means this massive PSU will be right in its sweetspot! But just as important is the quality - the advanced design is second to none!
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CPU Cooler –Arctic Liquid Freezer III 420mm
$115The Guru’s TipThere is no better AIO cooler on the market than Arctic’s massive LFIII 420mm, with its huge radiator (420mm wide and 38mm thick), and triple P14 ARGB fans. It also has a sleek cabling system, providing a totally streamlined look. Despite its competitive price, this cooler 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
$199The Guru’s TipWindows 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 –SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3
$240 The Guru’s TipThis keyboard is almost infinitely configurable!
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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
$309 The Guru’s TipThis isn't just a wireless headset, it's a full wireless audio system!
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The 32-inch 4K OLED Gaming Monitor –ASUS ROG Swift 32” 4K OLED
$1000 The Guru’s TipWhile it is tempting to go with an ultra-wide, this "smaller" 4K monitor is really the cream of the crop when it comes to performance.
Total Cost: $8361
The DIY Build
- CPU – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ($900)
- Motherboard – Asus ROG Strix X870E-E ($468)
- Video Card – Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming OC 32GB @Newegg ($3160)
- Memory – G.Skill 2x32GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL28 EXPO ($240)
- Solid-State Drive – Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB PCIe Gen 5 ($546)
- Solid-State Drive – Teamgroup MP44 8TB ($800)
- Solid-State Drive – Second Teamgroup MP44 8TB ($800)
- Case – Cooler Master HAF 700 EVO ($500)
- Power Supply – Corsair AX1600i ($600)
- CPU Cooler – Arctic Liquid Freezer III 420mm ($115)
- Operating System – Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Flash Drive @Newegg ($199)
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