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The Best $2500 Extreme 4K Gaming PC Build – September 2025

The Best $2500 Extreme 4K Gaming PC Build – September 2025

By Ari Altman | Published September 1, 2025 | Updated September 1, 2025

3500xGame to the Extreme!

If you’re looking to play all the latest games on a 4K or ultra-wide monitor, you’re going to need extreme processing power. And that’s what the $2,500 Gaming PC Build delivers – every component has been selected with one and only one goal in mind: maximum ultra-high-resolution performance for $2,500, with a healthy dose of style thrown in!

This Month’s Build, Powered by AMD and Nvidia!

For September 2025, the $2,500 Gaming PC Build features AMD’s shockingly-fast Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the best gaming processor on the market. Intel’s newest processors can’t even come close to it. The 9800X3D is backing up a powerhouse of a GPU, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, which makes it into this build for the first time ever this month, thanks to a massive price drop!

But this build is about more than just a fancy CPU and GPU. For starters, you’re getting 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM and a high-end 2TB PCIe Gen 4 solid-state drive to store your entire gaming collection. Defining the build is the classy and Corsair 3500X case, in which you’ll be mounting a 360mm liquid CPU cooler and a potent 850W Gold-rated power supply. In other words, this build is great in every way! Also notable this month is the white color motif – which includes the case, motherboard, cooler, and power supply!

Parting Thoughts

We highlight our favorite accessories for this build in the optional components section at the end of this guide, including the best high-end peripherals and monitor. If you’re looking for more options, feel free to browse our Monitor Buyer’s Guide, Peripherals Buyer’s Guide, and Speaker/Headset Buyer’s Guide for all our favorite picks!

Throughout this guide, we provide direct links to Amazon or Newegg in the US, and our Amazon links will auto-convert for readers in other regions, including Canada, the UK, and parts of the EU, with substitutions made where necessary. To help support the continued development of this guide, please use the links we provide if you purchase products we recommend.

The Pre-Built Option

  • King
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    The Ultra-High-End Gaming PC –

    Skytech King 9800X3D/RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC

    $2600
    Want amazing performance but not ready to go the DIY route? Then pick up this stellar system from Skytech! While Skytech always offers a lot of bang for the buck, with the King, it’s offering seriously-premium gear at a discount! It features a liquid-cooled AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core CPU (the fastest gaming CPUs on the planet!), plus Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, a 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 solid-state drive, and an 850W Gold-rated power supply.

    The Guru’s Tip

    Offering identical gaming framerates as the system we spec out below, this is a great way to get in on some great components without having to chase them down at retail!

The DIY Build

  • 9800X3D
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    CPU –

    AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

    $472
    AMD’s 7800 X3D was impressive enough, easily beating every other CPU ever released in gaming. And despite it still holding the crown after the release of many other CPUs, AMD went and did it again, giving gamers the 9800X3D with enhanced 3D cache technology, redesigned to allow higher clockspeeds and manual overclocking. This CPU is the ultimate gaming processor, regardless of price.

    The Guru’s Tip

    The 9800 X3D is so dominant that Intel's next-gen CPUs can't even be considered for gaming!
  • Asus X870-P
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    Motherboard –

    ASUS Prime X870-P WiFi

    $240
    This X870 board from Asus allows you to tap into the potential of AMD’s cutting-edge AM5 platform at a great price. You get a potent 14+2+1 phase power solution, a PCIe Gen 5 video card slot plus three additional PCIe x1 slots, four M.2 slots (one being Gen 5, two being Gen 4, and one being Gen 3), and built-in WiFi 7. On the back you have 10 USB ports, including two cutting-edge USB 4 (40Gbps) ports.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This new board features the latest connectivity - the main differences between it and the still viable B650E boards we used to recommend are USB4 and WiFi 7.
  • 5080
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    Video Card –

    PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Triple Fan

    $1000
    The RTX 5080 is the ultimate GPU ever sold for around $1000. It has advanced Ray Tracing and DLSS technology, and this model from PNY has a powerful triple-fan cooler to keep it cool!

    The Guru’s Tip

    It's amazing how far the price of the 5080 has dropped in recent months!
  • Team TForce DDR5-7200
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    Memory –

    TeamGroup 2x16GB T-Force Delta RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO

    $119
    To 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 the AM5 platform. It allows for the highest overall performance thanks to running in 1:1 sync with the memory controller. And this kit from TeamGroup features extraordinary 30-36-36-76 AMD EXPO timings.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This RAM sells for far less than competing kits with the same specs!
  • T-Create
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    Solid-State Drive –

    TeamGroup T-Create 2TB PCIe 4.0

    $120
    The T-Create PCIe 4.0, which blows past previous PCIe Gen3-based drives by harnessing the power of the PCIe Gen4 interface, is an absolute bargain of a high-end drive. It can hit up to 7,400MB/s in sequential operations, practically maxing out the Gen4 interface!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This Gen 4 drive will be plenty fast to load all of your games in a flash!
  • 3500X
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    Case –

    Corsair 3500X RGB White

    $105
    Corsair has always been on the cutting-edge of case design, and the 3500X represents the latest innovations, including a glass-enclosed “fishbowl” design for a perfect view of your components, along with behind-the-board cable compatibility. And it allows for a huge variety of fan and radiator positions for maximum airflow!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This case will serve as the perfect "showcase" for your build!
  • DA850R
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    Power Supply –

    SilverStone DA850R White

    $159
    Offering up 850W of power and top-notch build quality, this PSU is a great value among high-end models. Thanks to its fully-modular cables and compact 150mm length, it’s very easy to install, allowing you to minimize cable clutter by leaving out cables you don’t need for this build. It’s also forward-looking, with both traditional video card power cables and a 12V-2×6 connector (an improved version of the 12VHPWR connector), allowing you to directly connect to any current or future GPU. The best part: thanks to its Gold-rated efficiency and zero-fan mode, the power supply will operate in silence most of the time!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This PSU will easily handle the CPU and GPU in this system, which together will draw around 500W at max load. And the white coloring, including cables, will look great in the case we recommend.
  • Freezer
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    CPU Cooler –

    Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB White

    $100
    To run a high-wattage CPU, you need extreme cooling, and we suggest you go straight for this awesome 360mm liquid cooler, which offers the best performance of any 360mm AIO! That comes down to its big 38mm-thick radiator, custom-designed pump that’s superior to the generic design used by most other coolers, and the best ARGB fans on the market, the Arctic P12 A-RGB Pro models. They provide both great looks and superior performance at low noise levels.

    The Guru’s Tip

    You'll be mounting this cooler to the top of the case, with the fans set to blow through the radiator and out of the system.
  • Microsoft Windows 11
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    Operating System –

    Windows 11 Home (USB) @Newegg

    $139
    Windows 11 built on everything people loved about Windows 10, and then took it to 11! It adds significant under-the-hood changes to make it faster and more secure, and of course, the interface is sleek too! Note that we’re linking to Newegg, because Amazon long ago stopped selling this physical USB version of Windows, which is the most convenient one to use.

    The Guru’s Tip

    Win11 is what you want on a new system!

Optional Products

  • LG UltraGear
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    The 32" 4K 144Hz Gamer's Dream Monitor –

    LG 32GR93U

    $530
    LG makes the best LCD-based gaming monitors, bar none. Known for its high-end TVs, it didn’t take long for LG to dominate the gaming monitor market once it entered the field, and its Ultragear line is synonymous with quality. The 32GR93U may not have a catchy name, but it certainly has the goods! Get a load of these specs: a 32″ 3840 x 2160 4K IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms (GTG) response time, FreeSync Premium, 10-bit color,  95% DCI-P3, and VESA DisplayHDR 400. While other products may seem similar on paper, LG’s Ultragear line is always a cut above!

    The Guru’s Tip

    There's no better way to show off what your 4K gaming rig than with this awesome, value-packed 4K monitor!
  • Corsair K70 RGB
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    The Mechanical Gaming Keyboard –

    Corsair K70 RGB Pro MX Red

    $170
    The Corsair K70 set the standard for mechanical gaming keyboards and is still the benchmark by which all others are judged. With its solid aluminum construction and detachable wrist rest, it’s a truly premium option. It features Cherry’s classic MX Red switches, PBT Doubleshot keys for durability, a magnetic soft-touch palm rest, and 8,000Hz hyper-polling for amazing responsiveness. And yes, it also is fully blinged out with RGB!

    The Guru’s Tip

    Once you try a mechanical board, you'll never go back!
  • Razer Deathadder V3
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    The Ultimate Wireless Gaming Mouse –

    Razer Deathadder V3

    $85
    Razer is legendary in the gaming mouse market, and the Deathadder V3, now discounted from its original introductory price, is an ultra-high-end bargain! Featuring a 26K dpi sensor, Razer’s awesome HyperSpeed wireless system, and a perfect ergonomic design, this model can’t be beat! And in addition to its 100-hour battery life, it’s also incredibly light, at just 55g!

    The Guru’s Tip

    Download the Synapse software to control parameters of this mouse.
  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
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    The Deluxe PC Headset –

    SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

    $200
    From humble beginnings as a mousemat manufacturer, SteelSeries has come to absolutely dominate the gaming headset industry. And that’s because it’s not rocket science, it’s audio science! SteelSeries took a careful look at what gamers needed and and then applied all the proven techniques to get them everything they wanted. That includes ultra-high-fidelity audio, 360-degree surround sound for immersive gaming, dual audio streams for simultaneous connection to a PC and a smartphone, multi-platform support, and amazing 38-hour battery life plus quick-charge over USB-C, providing a 6 hour boost in 15 minutes! It also has among the best microphones in business, providing clear audio for everyone you’re talking to!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This offers sound quality on par with much more expensive headsets!