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Silent RTX 5080 Enthusiast
This high-end system pairs an Intel Core i7-14700F with an RTX 5080, creating a formidable machine for gaming and productivity. The build is well-housed in
Component prices & shopping links
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| Part | Component | AUD price & shopping |
|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i7-14700F | $529.00 Last seenOct 23, 2026, 11:45 PM UTCOut of stock at the last check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| gpu | ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition | $2,499.00 Last seenOct 13, 2026, 2:30 AM UTCCurrent price and stock need a new check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| motherboard | ASUS PRIME B760-PLUS D4 | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| ram | 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz CL16 RAM Kit | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| storage | 1TB Kingston NV1 NVMe M.2 SSD | $99.00 Last seenOct 13, 2026, 2:45 AM UTCOut of stock at the last check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| psu | be quiet! Pure Power 11 700W CM | $119.00 Last seenOct 13, 2026, 2:30 AM UTCOut of stock at the last check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| case | be quiet! Silent Base 601 | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| cooler | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | $149.00 Last seenOct 13, 2026, 2:45 AM UTCOut of stock at the last check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
What this build is good for
This high-end system pairs an Intel Core i7-14700F with an RTX 5080, creating a formidable machine for gaming and productivity. The build is well-housed in a spacious Silent Base 601 case. However, it requires critical attention to the power supply and storage choices. The 700W PSU is below the recommended 850W for the RTX 5080, risking stability issues under peak loads. Additionally, the entry-level PCIe 3.0 SSD acts as a bottleneck compared to modern high-performance standards. While the Dark Rock 5 air cooler is a quiet, capable unit, users should be aware that it may struggle with thermal throttling during prolonged, extreme all-core workloads. Upgrading the power supply and storage will ensure the longevity and stability of this enthusiast-grade configuration.
- System stability under peak GPU load with 700W PSU
- Storage speed bottlenecks with PCIe 3.0 SSD
- Potential thermal throttling on the CPU during extreme all-core loads
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Useful next steps
Upgrade Power Supply
The RTX 5080 typically requires an 850W PSU. The current 700W unit lacks sufficient headroom for system spikes.
Upgrade SSD
The Kingston NV1 is a budget PCIe 3.0 drive with low endurance. A faster, more durable PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is recommended for this class of PC.
Monitor Thermal Performance
For heavy all-core workloads, monitor CPU temperatures to see if the Dark Rock 5 requires an upgrade to a 360mm AIO liquid cooler to prevent throttling.