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The Best $3000 Elite White Gaming PC Build – July 2025

The Best $3000 Elite White Gaming PC Build – July 2025

By Ari Altman | Published July 7, 2025 | Updated July 7, 2025

Flux ProGame 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 July 2025, the $3,000 Gaming PC Build uses AMD’s game-dominating Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which beats everything Intel has ever offered. It’s supporting the seriously-fast Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Super 16GB. Also in this system is a blazing-fast 2TB PCIe Gen 4 drive, along with 32GB of DDR5-6000 RGB RAM.

To make this system really stand out, this case uses the stylish and ultra-high airflow Antex Flux Pro case, which provides an unmatched view into the interior. Keeping the CPU cool is the highest-performing 360mm liquid cooler available, and powering this system is an ultra-modern 850W ATX 3.0 power supply. And to give this system a distinctive look, nearly all the main components are white (case, motherboard, RAM, PSU, cooler, and fans).

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.

Throughout this guide, we provide direct links to Amazon or Newegg, and the Amazon links will auto-convert for our readers in the UK, Canada, and parts of the EU, with regional substitutions made automatically when 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

  • Skytech Azure
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    The Extreme Gaming PC –

    Skytech Azure 9800X3D/RTX 5080 Gaming PC

    $3080
    Not ready to build your own? No problem! Skytech is offering up tremendous value as always with its latest Azure desktop. It’s equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core, 16-thread CPU (the fastest gaming CPU on the market), a big 360mm AIO liquid cooler, and comes packing serious heat with a GeForce RTX 5080 16GB! Also on the build list is 32 of DDR5-6000 RAM, a 2TB PCIe SSD, and an 850W Gold-rated PSU.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This pre-built is honestly an amazing deal, offering similar performance to our DIY build spec'd out below for less money.

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

    This CPU does not come with a cooler, so make sure to pick up the capable liquid cooler we recommend later in this guide!
  • 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

    The X870 chipset is actually identical to the B650E chipset, but with X870, you are getting newer connectivity, like WiFi 7 and USB 4.
  • 5080
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    Video Card –

    MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Ventus 3X

    $1450
    The RTX 5080 offers nearly the same performance as the older RTX 4090, while coming in at a much lower price, and with much lower power draw. And it’s also far ahead of anything AMD offers. It offers all the latest enhancements from Nvidia, including class-leading 4th-Gen Ray Tracing cores and DLSS 4.

    The Guru’s Tip

    Please note that this GPU will sell out regularly for the foreseeable future, so grab it if you can!
  • G.Skill White
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    Memory –

    G.Skill 2x16GB Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO White

    $133
    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 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 32GB Trident Z5 Neo kit from G.Skill is specially designed for AM5, thanks to the extraordinary 30-36-36-96 AMD EXPO timings.

    The Guru’s Tip

    We go with white to complete the look of this system!
  • Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
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    Solid-State Drive –

    Samsung 990 Pro 2TB

    $150
    For primary storage, you don’t just want high-end, you want ultra-high-end, and that means going for the 990 Pro PCIe 4.0. It offers mind-blowing performance, up to 7,450MB/s read and 6,900MB/s, plus blistering random speeds that no other drive can touch. The 990 Pro will go down in history as the drive that truly maxed out the PCIe Gen 4 bus.

    The Guru’s Tip

    You don't need a drive this fast for gaming, but you won't regret having this much fast storage for your game collection!
  • Flux Pro
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    Case –

    Antec Flux Pro White

    $188
    This case is designed with one goal – maximum performance out of the box! To get you there, it features a huge mesh front panel, plus four 140mm case fans (3 in front, one in the rear), along with another two 120mm on the PSU shroud to directly cool your GPU. This is the optimal setup for extreme cooling in a PC case. We also like that it puts a more modern spin on style, trading in flashy RGB lighting for sleek wood accents along with a built-in LCD display for CPU and GPU temperature.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This case will really help your elite rig stand apart!
  • DA850R
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    Power Supply –

    SilverStone DA850R White

    $139
    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 sleek white PSU even has white cables, which will give your rig a custom look!
  • Freezer
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    CPU Cooler –

    Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB White

    $102
    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

    This cooler should be mounted to the top of the chassis, blowing up and out.
  • 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

    This is absolutely the OS you want on your system to take full advantage of a modern gaming system!

Optional Products

  • Apex
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    The Ultimate Gaming Keyboard –

    SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3

    $240
    SteelSeries is establishing itself as the king of gaming keyboards with the Apex Pro Gen 3, which builds upon the strengths of prior offerings, but adds even more tech! In addition to incredible build quality and lots of configuration options, it features Hall Effect Switches for the smoothest, fastest response, plus bold RGB effects, and a built-in OLED screen to monitor PC vitals!

    The Guru’s Tip

    You can set up the RGB on this keyboard to integrate with the lighting in your system!
  • Logitech G502X
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    The Ultimate Wireless Gaming Mouse –

    Logitech G502X Plus Lightspeed Wireless

    $155
    Logitech designed the G502X Lightspeed Wireless to be the ultimate technological tour de force in the gaming mouse industry. Featuring a mesmerizing 25K Hero sensor, hybrid optical-mechanical switches, RGB lighting, and the best wireless connectivity, it is impossible to beat. And you can even upgrade to ultra-elite status with the optional PowerPlay charging mat, which allows you to use it forever without stopping to charge thanks to the exclusive wireless charging capability!

    The Guru’s Tip

    The lighting on this mouse can be controlled via Logitech's GHub software.
  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
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    The Deluxe PC Headset –

    SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

    $150
    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

    The Arctis series truly has a lock on performance!
  • LG UltraGear
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    The 32" 4K 144Hz Gamer's Dream Monitor –

    LG 32GR93U

    $600
    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 brutal gaming horsepower than with a big 4K monitor!