How to Build an Ultimate Gaming PC With Only $5000

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If you have a need for a new gaming PC, then why not consider making one from scratch? The process is pretty involved, but the satisfaction of building our own computer cannot be understated. 

Follow this guide to find out how. 

As you can imagine, you'll need some tools and materials before you get started.

Materials and gear needed

• Intel Core i9-990KS
• ROG Maximus XI Formula
• ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 2080 Ti OC edition
• DOMINATOR® PLATINUM 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16
• DOMINATOR® PLATINUM 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16
• ASUS Rog Thor 1200W Platinum Power Supply
• Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2 NVME X 2
• Samsung 860 EVO 1TB 2.5" Sata III
• Creative Soundblaster AE-9 ****
• Corsair LL120 RGB 120mm X 5
• SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
• Steelseries Rival 650 Wireless Gaming Mouse
• EKWB EK-Supremacy EVO Full Nickel
• Bitspower Lotan VGA Water Block for ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 20 Series
• Bitspower Dual Enhance Multi-Link Adapter Fitting for 12mm OD Rigid Tubing, 90° Angle Silver Shining
• Bitspower Dual Enhance Multi-Link Adapter Fitting for 14mm OD Rigid Tubing, 90° Angle Silver Shining
• Bitspower G1/4" to Enhance Multi-Link Fitting for 14mm OD Rigid Tubing Deluxe silver shining
• Bitspower Bitzpower G1/ 4 in. Shining Case Top Water Fill Set Silver BP-WTP-C04
• Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 250 ml
• EKWB EK-XTOP DDC 3.2 PWM Elite (incl. Pump), Plexi
• xspc AX 240 radiator
• xspc EX360 radiator 7,500
• ek cryofuel solid azure blue 250 ml 2,000
• Bykski B-RD90-X 90 Degree Male to Female Rotary Revolvable Angle Fitting Adapter with G1/4" threads
• Bykski Water Cooling Chrome Plated Rigid Copper Tube OD 14MM x 8
• Galaxy premium sleeved cables
• Various tools like screwdrivers, glue, and spray paint (if desired)

With all your materials and tools in hand, it is time to get on with the build. 

Step 1: Build the main motherboard

The first step is to take the main motherboard and key components and begin to assemble them as required. The process will depend entirely on the main components you've decided to use, but be sure to follow the instructions given in the video tutorial if you are copying the above setup faithfully. 

Insert the RAM, PCU, graphics card, etc, as needed, and be sure not to damage the components as you install them. 

Step 2: Add the electronics to the gaming case

Take your Cougar CONQUER ATX Gaming Case and begin to install the various components to the gaming case as needed. Affix the required cooling components as you go too. 

Feed the cooling pipework, power cable, and other cables through the gaming case as needed too. Connect them all up as required - once again the process will depend entirely on the components you have chosen to use.

Step 3: Finish the build

Once the main gaming tower is fully assembled you can then complete the process of adding the coolant fluid. Be very careful when you do this, and ensure you flood the coolant system correctly. 

With all that done, your new gaming PC is finally complete. Now all you need to do is fire her up and get gaming! 

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