I'm looking for help designing a top-tier PC build with a budget of £4500. I initially considered upgrading my CPU but decided to move on from the AM4 platform due to the high costs of X3D processors. If someone knowledgeable could suggest a powerful setup, I'd be extremely grateful! I play a wide variety of games including first-person shooters, RPGs, simulation games, and MMOs, so I want the best performance possible for this price range. Thanks in advance!
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With a budget of £4500, you can definitely go all out! I'd recommend picking up top components like the 5090 GPU, the 9850X3D CPU, and at least 32 GB of DDR5 RAM. You’re aiming for a beastly machine, so don’t hold back on quality!
Just get the best of everything! Aim for a top-notch motherboard, a 9850X3D, 5090, and 64 GB of DDR5-6000 RAM. For power, you’ll want a 1000-1200W Platinum PSU and some fast SSD storage. If you need more space, consider adding an HDD with a massive capacity, like 50 TB. The possibilities are endless!
You have the funds for a high-end AM4 build, but if you’re jumping to AM5, that's a solid move. I suggest a build with a 9850X3D CPU and 5090 GPU; check out this part list for a killer setup: [https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/MctKBv](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/MctKBv). You won’t regret it!

Just a heads up, there’s supposed to be a 9950X3D2 coming out soon, so waiting a month could be worth it!