LOADOUT // RIG NODE
What runs
the signal.
The current stream and game PC, and the next build on the upgrade path. It changes. This page keeps up.
In service.
What I stream with.
The grind target.
Every part picked for gaming, streaming and local AI work, with a full ROG Strix look and no compromises. Not stupid expensive, but a big step up, and achievable with dedication.
- CPU
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C/32T, 144MB 3D V-Cache. Top gaming chip, handles heavy OBS encoding without breaking a sweat.
- GPU
ROG Strix RTX 5080 OC
16GB GDDR7, DLSS 4, 9th-gen NVENC. 4K capable, flawless encode. ~$1,100-1,200
- MEMORY
128GB DDR5-6400
Overkill is the point: local LLMs, heavy multitasking, big project files.
- BOARD
ROG Strix X870E-E
PCIe 5.0, WiFi 7, USB4, 10GbE. ~$499-599
- COOLING / PSU
LC II 360 + RM1000x
360mm AIO, plus 1000W for GPU spikes and headroom.
- CASE
ROG Strix Helios GX601
The statement piece that ties the Strix look together.
ESTIMATED TOTAL // $3,650 - $3,950
Served well for years.
The machine that carried countless hours of streaming and gaming before the current one. Solid, reliable, and a little sentimental.