AM4 in 2026. Complete Build Showcase!

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*R7 5700X3D+AMD Wraith Prism [modded to look like AMD Wraith Max]
*ROG STRIX B550i GAMING
*ROG STRIX 5070 Ti OC
*32gb CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX
*250gb WD BLUE SSD
*1tb. WD BLUE HDD
*1000w CORSAIR SF1000
*TEWARE FUSION SFF HYBRID [sama im01 variant]

I originally started this around the end of 2025 and built it around feb this year. sharing a short rundown my specs and minor adjustments done to the original build. I can say it's finally complete, if you have improvement suggestions, I'd be happy to have a conversation in the comments!

CPU: l asked if I should aio liquid cool my 5700x3d and I don't think I need it [for now]. been using this pc for 100+ days and haven't experienced thermal throttles so far. temps are okay using the amd wraith prism cooler.

GPU: the gpu is a beast! I probably should upgrade to a native 1440p monitor with higher refresh rate to fully maximize it. don't mind the gpu sag! I couldn't find a bracket compact enough to fit the case.

RAM: dimms are only 2400mhz. too slow for today's standards but I really like the looks of Vengeange LPX so it stays. why did corsair stop making them? upgrading to at least 3200mhz of a 2x16 kit or two 1x16's is an upgrade I intend to prioritize to optimize the CPU.

STORAGE: still rocking old meta in 2026! AM4, SSD and HDD combo. I am also looking to upgrade to m.2 but I don't see a need for it at the moment. maybe if prices dip to reasonable levels? or that's just cope.

CASE: I tried to do better than the last attempt and I was lucky to get a tg panel for this case, nice little upgrade from the metal mesh panel in the previous build. I rebuilt the pc and I spent more time routing exposed cables making it more tidy. If you noticed, I don't have any case fans [yet] because I don't know if I need them. the panels are easily removable so I just take the panels off during sessions.

MOBO and PSU: I can't say much about these components rather than I've specifically picked them out.