Enigma Reference Spec
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D 8c/16t 5.2GHz (info | review)
Because it the best high-end gaming at the moment. It utilizes a matured version of AMD's 3D V-Cache that a offers the large performance gains while still allowing the 8 Zen5 to reach clock speeds well over 5GHz. In sum: it is faster, cooler and more efficient than any other offerings out there.
Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB or RTX 5090 24GB (pre-order)
Because the NVIDIA RTX 5090 is the current state-of-the-art graphics card, but it comes with an enormous price tag (and power bill). The RTX 5080 is more than adequate for most clients. It is far more cost-efficient to upgrade the graphics card of the Enigma two generations down the line than to buy an the flagship now. You can do this yourself or we can do this for you.
RAM: 2x 16GB DDR5 6000MHz <CL40
Because 32GB is all you need* and running two sticks puts less strain on the Zen5 memory controller than four sticks, allowing it to run at higher speeds more stable. 6000MHz because AMD Zen CPU's utilize an Infinity Fabric archicture that is tied closely to memory clockspeed with 6000MHz being the sweetspot in terms of value and performance with maximum stability.
*edge cases such as flight simulators and horribly optimized games exist => Contact us for 64GB
SSD Storage: Lexar NM790 4TB M.2 Gen4x4 (info | review)
Because once you're above a certain threshold, additional performance on storage devices yield very little to no real-world benefits for end-users, while quickly adding several 100's to the total system price. We opt for the Lexar NM790 4TB because it is fast, utilizes reliable TLC NAND, runs cool and doesn't break the budget at 4TB size.
Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI (info | review)
Because for the vast majority of our clients, this motherboard features everything they need. More expensive B850 or X870 board offer little more than an increased price-tag. This board has plenty of connectivity, expandability and very robust power delivery.
CPU-cooler: ID-Cooling A720 (review)
Because it competes with the best air coolers while being significantly cheaper, lowering your total cost. We opt to not utilize an all-in-one liquid cooler because the pump is a critical failure point. It is by far the most common component failure! More expensive, but roughly equally performing alternative aircoolers would be the Nocta NH-D15 G2 or BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro4.
Power Supply: Corsair RM850x | Corsair RM1000x (info | review)
Because these specific models are excellent. They are highly reliable, efficient, runs quiet and provide excellent power quality, over a very long lifespan (10 years+). 850W (5080) and 1000W (5090) offer plenty of headroom to upgrade your machine later to the next generation of even-more-power-hungry graphics cards.
Tower case: Fractal Design North XL Charcoal Black (info | review)
Because the case is excellent in virtually every regard: it features a dark minimalist design with a classy FSC-certified oak or walnut touch. It is large and equipped with excellent cooling, allowing it to accodmodate virtually all hardware expansions and future supersized graphics cards. It is also easy to build and upgrade. Comes with 2x classic USB 3, 1x USB-C (20Gbps) and audio headers.
Operating System: Windows 11 (link)
Because of our customers just want to game on Windows. We provide you with a fully up-to-date Windows install with all the latest stable drivers and firmware. Windows 11 bloatware is removed and no additional software is installed. Upon powering up your system, you will be promoted to create your own user with the Windows out-of-box experience.
Assembly, validation, configuration & service by Xenoware
This is a pre-order system as the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 are rumored be released early 2025 for €1400 and €2200 respectively. Terms and conditions apply.
About Xenoware
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