No Budget Cap tier · 4K / 240Hz
Nexus Halo Rig
Players who want the absolute best at 4K with everything on, and don't mind the bill.
Prices checked on October 8, 2026 — they move constantly, so confirm at the retailer.
Parts list
| Part | Pick | Approx. | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Top gaming CPU with 16 cores for everything else. | $699 | Buy on Amazon |
| GPU | ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB The fastest gaming card, with a premium quiet cooler. | $2,799 | Buy on Amazon |
| Motherboard | ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Flagship board: best power delivery, five M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7. | $529 | Buy on Amazon |
| RAM | 96GB DDR5-6000 CL30 (2x48GB) More memory than any game needs, ready for heavy editing. | $329 | Find on Amazon |
| Storage | Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe Gen5 Every game installed at once, on the fastest drive available. | $999 | Buy on Amazon |
| PSU | Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 80+ Titanium ATX 3.1 Huge headroom and top efficiency for a 5090 build. | $559 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cooler | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 Strongest all-in-one liquid cooling for sustained loads. | $199 | Buy on Amazon |
| Case | Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL Showcase glass case with room for big radiators and the 5090. | $249 | Buy on Amazon |
| Total | Excludes monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset and operating system. | $6,362 |
What it runs
Expected performance in the games in our database. Figures marked as estimates are based on comparable titles, not measured benchmarks.
Good to know
- Gains over the 4K Flagship are small in games — this is about having the best, not value.
- Check your wall circuit before running a 1600W power supply hard.
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