A TUF Gaming build, powered by ASUS
This custom PC follows ASUS's entry configuration for its High-end Agent Computer tier. The motherboard, graphics card, power supply and case all come from ASUS, mostly from the TUF Gaming line, for a consistent look and dependable components. It suits gamers who want a modern AM5 platform, and anyone curious to try AI on their own machine.
Graphics: ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Edition
The DUAL RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition (DUAL-RTX5060TI-O16G) carries 16GB of GDDR7 memory on PCIe 5.0, with a compact two-fan cooler and a factory overclock. It handles current games at high settings, and its 16GB of VRAM leaves room for high-resolution textures and local AI models. 16GB is the VRAM level ASUS uses as the threshold for its High-end tier.
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
The Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores, 12 threads, and 38MB of cache on AMD's AM5 platform. It is a strong gaming processor, and AM5 gives a clear upgrade path to higher-core Ryzen chips later.
Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B850-PLUS WiFi
The TUF Gaming B850-PLUS WiFi uses AMD's B850 chipset, with PCIe 5.0, three M.2 slots for storage and Wi-Fi 7. TUF Gaming boards are built for durability, and this is the exact board in ASUS's reference build.
Memory: 32GB DDR5 6000 AMD EXPO
32GB of DDR5 in two 16GB modules runs at 6000 MT/s with an AMD EXPO profile, a good match for Ryzen 9000. It is plenty for gaming, streaming and multitasking.
Storage: 1TB NVMe NV3 SSD
A 1TB NV3 NVMe M.2 SSD on PCIe 4.0, rated up to 6,000 MB/s, gives fast boot and load times. Two more M.2 slots on the board leave room to add storage later.
Cooling: TUF Gaming LC II 360 ARGB LCD from the reference build: a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler with an LCD screen on the pump. The case adds four pre-installed 140mm ARGB fans for airflow.
Power: ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
The TUF Gaming 750W is 80 Plus Bronze certified. It is comfortably above the 550W ASUS specifies as the minimum for an RTX 5060 Ti system, with headroom for a future upgrade.
Chassis: ASUS TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB
The TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB is a black mid-tower case that comes with four 140mm ARGB fans installed. It gives the build strong airflow and coordinated lighting straight out of the box.
Built for
- Gaming: current games at high settings
- Streaming: gaming and broadcasting from one PC
- Content creation: photo and video editing, design
- Local AI: running AI models and assistants that fit in 16GB VRAM, with your data kept in-house
- AI learning: a practical first machine for experimenting with AI tools
