Thinking about the wife—she has a white build.
Thinking about the wife—she has a white build.
Wife is itching for me to put together a white-themed rig.
I need some help starting to collect ideas. It seems white components are harder/more expensive to come by, but we’ll see how far we can get.
I have an R7 5800x3d that I can use, but obviously that locks me into AM4 (and pci-e 4.0, right?).
I don’t have any experience with AMD gpus (I use a 3080 atm), but they seem to have a wider selection of white cards.
This is a half-hearted request for build help. Again, to see if I could cobble something together without breaking the bank. Let’s say…$1500…to be revisited if needed.
I’ve spotted the
NZXT H5 Flow
as a solid candidate for a case.
RGB and is not required as we both hate it. If the gpu has it, fine, but I’ll be using non-rgb fans in the case/cpu.
The wife chooses the case and focuses on it.
There is no essential link between the GPU and the processor.
I own an R7 5800x3d and it works fine, though it definitely restricts me to AM4 (and PCIe 4.0, yes?).
That said, based on your situation—location, budget, and preferred options—the price of a white AM4 board could match what you'd pay for an AM5 platform, giving you more flexibility.
Here are some suggestions:
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/mother...&Y=8200000
If you're in the USA but it's out of stock, consider buying used—it’s not recommended for 2025 with AM4.
For GPUs, XFX offers white cards, as do ASRock, MSI, Asus, Colorful, and Gigabyte. The NZXT H3 Flow is an option if you prefer a matx build. If you can access Fractal's Epoch, it’s a solid ATX chassis choice. Asus also has the A21 model.
I recommend starting with a case, then adding components. To cut costs, wait until you’ve saved enough for the whole project.
I'm not sure if PCI-E 5.0 is supported on any AM4 boards. Doh! I should have mentioned I was in the U.S. Things would be simpler if I switched to AM5 or whatever Intel is using now, but that would add a processor to the mix. It's clear the market isn't very friendly when it comes to pricing. Hmmm… I'll check your list and let you know. Thanks.
PCIe 5.0 isn't necessary for the 5090 model. It only reduces performance by about 5% in a 16 lane PCIe 3.0 slot. Here’s what I would consider:
For the AM4 build, suitable white motherboards and RAM kits are scarce.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor
Free of charge
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 77.8 CFM CPU Cooler
Cost: $43.29 on Amazon
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard
Price: $169.99 at Best Buy
Memory:
Patriot Viper Steel 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory
Cost: $64.99 on Newegg
Storage:
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
Price: $114.99 on Newegg
Video Card:
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card
Cost: $799.99 from Newegg Sellers
Case:
NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower Case
Price: $59.99 on Amazon
Power Supply:
SeaSonic Focus GX V4 ATX 3 (2024) 750 W Gold Certified Fully Modular
Cost: $138.99 on Amazon
Total:
$1392.23
All amounts account for shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2025-07-14 15:41 EDT-0400
AM5 offers more attractive white options, though they come at a higher price.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
Cost: $156.00 on Amazon
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 77.8 CFM CPU Cooler
Price: $43.29 on Amazon
Motherboard:
Asus X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W ATX AM5 Motherboard
Price: $199.99 on Newegg
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
Cost: $139.99 on Amazon
Storage:
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
Price: $114.99 on Newegg
Video Card:
MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Video Card
Cost: $629.99 from MSI
Case:
NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower Case
Price: $59.99 on Amazon
Power Supply:
SeaSonic Focus GX V4 ATX 3 (2024) 750 W Gold Certified Fully Modular
Cost: $138.99 on Amazon
Total:
$1392.23
Prices encompass shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2025-07-14 15:54 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
*
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
($227.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
*
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 White 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($47.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
*
Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W ATX AM5 Motherboard
($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
*
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
*
MSI SPATIUM M461 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($89.99 @ MSI)
Video Card:
*
MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Video Card
($629.99 @ MSI)
Case:
*
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
($69.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
*
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Snow 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($129.99 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost: $1460.54
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria*
Created by PCPartPicker
2025-07-14 16:27 EDT-0400