Custom PC Builds — Aaron Taylor
Creative IT

Custom PC Builds

End-to-end custom PC builds for clients and personal projects — component selection, cable management, cooling optimization, and full configuration. From mid-range gaming rigs to flagship i9/4090 workstations, every build gets the same attention to detail.

ScopePersonal & client builds
RangeMid-range to flagship
Builds showcased4 featured
Flagship tieri9-13900K · RTX 4090 · 9800X3D · RTX 5080
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featured
Builds showcased
i9/4090
Flagship tier achieved
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Cable management
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Client & personal
The H5 Flow Build
Intel i5-13600KF · RTX 3060 Ti · NZXT H5 Flow
Mid-Range Client Build
A solid mid-range gaming and productivity build centered around the i5-13600KF — Intel's best-value 13th gen chip. Paired with the RTX 3060 Ti for excellent 1080p/1440p gaming performance in the clean, airflow-focused NZXT H5 Flow case. TeamForce Delta RGB 32GB DDR4 handles multitasking with room to spare.
Parts list
CPUIntel Core i5-13600KF
MotherboardASUS Prime Z790-P WiFi D4
GPUASUS RTX 3060 Ti
RAMTeamForce Delta RGB 32GB DDR4 3600MHz
CPU CoolerDeepCool AK620
StorageCrucial P3 Plus 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2
PSUThermaltake Toughpower GF1 650W
CaseNZXT H5 Flow
Snow Trooper
Intel i9-13900K · RTX 4090 FE · Fractal Design Meshify 2 RGB
Flagship Personal Build
The Snow Trooper is a full flagship build — Intel's i9-13900K paired with the RTX 4090 Founders Edition in the Fractal Design Meshify 2 RGB. The white-and-black aesthetic runs throughout: white Corsair iCUE 240mm AIO, Asus ROG STRIX Z790-A, and TeamForce Xtreem 64GB for serious workstation and gaming use. Named for its clean white theme and RGB ice-blue lighting.
Parts list
CPUIntel i9-13900K
MotherboardAsus ROG STRIX Z790-A
GPUNVIDIA RTX 4090 FE
RAMTeamForce Xtreem 64GB DDR4 3600MHz
AIOCorsair iCUE 150i Elite Capellix
StorageWD Black SN850X 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe
PSUCorsair RM1000x
CaseFractal Design Meshify 2 RGB
The FortCon Raffle Build
Intel i7-9700KF · MSI RTX 2070 Super · ASRock B365M PRO4
Mid-Range Sold — Kid's Christmas Present
One of the most unique builds in the collection — 80% of the components were won at a raffle at the FortCon 2022 LAN Party. The i7-9700KF, MSI RTX 2070 Super, and supporting parts were all raffle wins on the day. The remaining components were sourced to complete the build, which was fully assembled, tested, and ultimately sold as a kid's Christmas present.
Parts list
CPUIntel i7-9700KF
MotherboardASRock B365M PRO4
GPUMSI RTX 2070 Super
RAMTeamForce 16GB DDR4 3600MHz
StorageIntel 512GB M.2 SSD
Origin80% won at FortCon 2022 raffle
OutcomeCompleted & sold — kid's Christmas present
The 5080 Beast
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D · RTX 5080 16GB · Phanteks EVOLV X2
Flagship Client Build
The most powerful client build to date. AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D — the fastest gaming CPU available — paired with the brand new Gigabyte RTX 5080 16GB AERO OC SFF and 64GB of G.Skill Ripjaws DDR5-6400 in the Phanteks EVOLV X2. Cooled by the Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 360mm AIO with six Lian Li Uni Fans for maximum airflow and aesthetics. A Samsung 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 NVMe completes a no-compromises build.
Parts list
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7GHz 8-Core
MotherboardGigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE ATX AM5
GPUGigabyte AERO OC SFF RTX 5080 16GB
RAMG.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB DDR5-6400 CL32
AIOLian Li Galahad II Trinity SL-INF 61.3 CFM
StorageSamsung 9100 PRO 1TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe
PSUCorsair RM1000e (2025) 1000W Fully Modular
CasePhanteks EVOLV X2 ATX Mid Tower
Fans6× Lian Li Uni Fan SL-Infinity + UNI FAN TL LCD
PeripheralsYunzii IF99 Keyboard · Razer Basilisk V3 Pro · Razer Barracuda X
OSWindows 11 Pro OEM
How every build comes together
STEP 01
Component selection
Budget and use case defined first. Parts selected for compatibility, value, and thermal headroom — no bottlenecks, no overkill.
STEP 02
Planning the layout
Cable routing planned before anything goes in the case. Airflow path mapped — intake, exhaust, and cooler placement optimized for the chassis.
STEP 03
Assembly
Clean, methodical build — thermal paste applied correctly, standoffs checked, all headers seated. No shortcuts that cause problems later.
STEP 04
Cable management
Every cable routed behind the motherboard tray or through grommets. Combs and ties used where needed. The inside looks as good as the outside.
STEP 05
POST & testing
First boot checked for POST. Temps monitored under load. RAM XMP profile enabled. No system leaves without a stress test pass.
STEP 06
OS & handoff
Windows installed, drivers updated, and RGB software configured. Client builds come with a full walkthrough of everything that was built and why.
Want a custom build?
Whether you need a gaming rig, workstation, or something in between — get in touch and let's spec something out together.