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Ryzen 5 7600X & RTX 4080 High-End 1440p Gaming Rig

This high-performance gaming PC centers on the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA RTX 4080, providing a robust platform for 1440p and 4K gaming. The build utiliz

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Recorded component subtotal · AUD$278.00
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cpuAMD Ryzen 5 7600X Desktop ProcessorPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
gpuZotac Gaming Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB TrinityPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
motherboardGigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard$249.00
Last seenOct 12, 2026, 10:15 AM UTCCurrent price and stock need a new check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
ramSilicon Power XPOWER Zenith DDR5 6000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) CL30 Gaming Memory KitPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
storageSAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus 4TB NVMe SSD (Gen4) + TEAMGROUP MP33 2TB NVMe SSD (Gen3) + Western Digital PC SN810 1TB NVMe SSD (Gen4)Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
psuCorsair RMx Series RM1000x 1000 Watt 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power SupplyPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
coolerThermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE$29.00
Last seenOct 25, 2026, 6:05 AM UTCOut of stock at the last check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.

What this build is good for

This high-performance gaming PC centers on the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA RTX 4080, providing a robust platform for 1440p and 4K gaming. The build utilizes the B650 motherboard chipset, which supports modern standards like PCIe 5.0 for storage and DDR5 memory. With 32GB of CL30 memory, the system is optimized for the Zen 4 architecture. The 1000W Corsair RMx power supply provides substantial headroom for stable operation and potential future component upgrades. Cooling is managed by the Thermalright Assassin X 120, a compact air cooler suitable for general use, though higher sustained workloads may benefit from a more substantial thermal solution. Users must verify their specific power supply revision for native 12VHPWR connector support to ensure a clean connection to the RTX 4080. This configuration represents a balanced, enthusiast-grade setup for demanding gaming and productivity applications.

High-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 4K resolutionsEveryday productivity and office multitaskingCUDA-accelerated content creation tasks
What still needs confirmation
  • CPU cooler may become noisy under sustained all-core workloads.
  • Storage consists of mixed-generation drives (Gen4 and Gen3), leading to varied transfer speeds across the system.

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Useful next steps

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Verify PSU 12VHPWR support

Check if your specific Corsair RM1000x unit includes a native 12VHPWR cable. If it is an older revision, you must use the 3x8-pin-to-12VHPWR adapter provided with the Zotac GPU.

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Enable EXPO/XMP in BIOS

Enable the AMD EXPO or XMP profile in the BIOS upon first boot. Without this, the DDR5 memory will default to slower, non-optimized JEDEC speeds.

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Consider dual-tower cooler

While the Assassin X 120 is sufficient for standard gaming, a larger dual-tower cooler, such as the Thermalright Phantom Spirit, would provide superior acoustic and thermal headroom under heavy loads.