5 best PC builds for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a part of the new 9000 series from Team Red and will be released on August 15, 2024. It is among the first processors to be manufactured on the 4nm fabrication process. Additionally, this twelve-core CPU is a massive upgrade from its predecessor and has 19% more performance. All of these features make it an absolute treat for gamers or professionals who need the performance.
If you're planning on building a PC with the Ryzen 9 9900X, you may find it difficult to choose the best builds based on your requirements and budget. If you're new to the world of PC building, choosing the best components can be tricky. To help you make an informed decision, we have listed the best PC builds for the Ryzen 9 9900X in different price categories.
Note: This list is subjective and reflects the writer's views.
Best PC builds for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
1) Best 1080p gaming PC build (around $1,250)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M DS3H
- GPU: Gigabyte Ge Force RTX 4060 Gaming OC
- RAM: TEAMGROUP Elite 16GB DDR5 4800 MHz
- Storage: Kingston NV2 1TB M.2
- Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
- PSU: MSI MAG A550BN
- Case: Corsair 3000D AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case
- Total: $1,244.84
This is the first and the cheapest build on this list, especially for Full HD (1080p) gaming. Here, we've paired the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card. This GPU is currently one of the best for gaming and can be also relied on for editing or other professional workloads. For the RAM and storage, we went with Teamgroup's Elite 16GB memory and Kingston's NV2 1TB SSD storage, both of which have good read and write speeds.
The whole setup is running on a Gigabyte B650 motherboard, which has four RAM slots and an advanced thermal design. In terms of RAM support, we have selected a single 16GB RAM stick, but you can add a RAM stick if your budget allows.
2) Best high-end 1080p gaming PC build (around $1,500)
- Motherboard: MSI Pro B650-P WiFi
- GPU: Asus Dual Ge Force 4060 Ti 8GB GDDR6
- RAM: Crucial Pro DDR5 6000 MHz (16GBx2)
- Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2
- Cooler: Thermalright Frozen Notte ARGB
- PSU: Corsair RM650 (2023) 650W
- Case: Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB ATX Mid Tower case
- Total: $1,497.25
For gaming at Full HD resolution with fast refresh rate support, we've slightly upgraded the specs to provide a more balanced experience. In terms of GPU, we have picked the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti, which easily lets you play most modern AAA gaming titles at 1080p or even 1440p resolution without any major lags or stutters.
The MSI Pro B650-P is a great mid-range motherboard with multiple RAM slots and wireless connectivity support. Moreover, the dual 16GB RAM sticks make it future-proof as well, and the fast 1TB SSD storage, promises fast read and write speeds. The Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB case also has ample room and airflow for better thermal control.
3) Best 1440p gaming PC build (around $1,700)
- Motherboard: ASRock B650E Steel Legend WiFi
- RAM: 32GB(2 X 16GB) Teamgroup T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 6000 CL30
- GPU: GIGABYTE Eagle OC ICE RTX 4070
- Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2TB M.2 2280
- Power Supply: Corsair RM850
- Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo CPU cooler
- Case: NZXT H6 Flow
- Total: $1,674
You'd need slightly more powerful specs to play games at 2K resolution. Hence, we have paired the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with the RTX 4070 GPU, for this specific resolution. All modern AAA gaming titles are easily playable at 2K resolution with this hardware, and this build is also future-proof as well.
As for the motherboard, we've gone with the ASRock B650E Steel Legend mobo as it is one of the high-end motherboards from the B650 series and also has WiFi 6E support. The setup is housed in the NZXT H6 Flowm case, which is quite roomy with a modern, all-glass front design.
4) Best 4K gaming PC build (around $2,100)
- Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming
- GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM 5200 MHz (32GBx2)
- Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 4Tb M.2
- Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360
- PSU: Corsair RM850e
- Case: Corsair 7000D AirFlow ATX Full Tower
- Total: $2,082.35
Building the ultimate budget 4K gaming PC is probably the biggest dream of most gamers and professionals. Hence, we have selected the best gaming PC with the latest AMD Ryzen 9 9900X at under $2,100. For this setup, we've gone for the RX 7800 XT, which is one of the best GPUs under $500 to run games at 4K resolution. It may not perform close to the RTX 4070 Ti Super or the RX 7900 XT, but it still offers respectable performance for the price tag.
As for the motherboard, we've gone for the Asus ROG Strix X670E, which is a big upgrade from the usual B650 budget mobos. At this price range, you have a ton of PC cases to choose from, but we went with the Corsair 7000D Airflow, which is a Full Tower case that can accommodate all the parts of this PC build with an Arctic Liquid Freezer III cooler in there as well.
5) No-compromises build (around $3,100)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master
- GPU: Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090
- RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB (32GBx2)
- Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2
- Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i Elite CAPELLIX XT
- PSU: Corsair RM1000x
- Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL ATX Full Tower Case
- Total: $3,087.90
Now, if you want the best PC build based around the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, there is currently no better graphics card than the RTX 4090. This combo will promise you the ultimate 4K gaming experience and is even sufficient for high-end professional workloads.
Again we have used the X670E motherboard for this build as well, which can optimally run this processor and graphics card combo with ease. The motherboard also has four RAM slots for future upgradability. All of these components along with the Corsair iCUE cooler are housed in the Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL full tower case, which maintains good airflow with ample space.
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