What You Need for an AI GPU Build

This post walks you through the exact components you need for a serious AI GPU workstation — and where to buy them without wasting money. Too many people overspend on parts that don’t improve AI performance, so we show you what to buy, what to skip, and how to build a workstation that delivers massive AI power on a smart budget. From GPU to CPU, cooling, RAM, SSDs, and power supplies, this is your ultimate AI hardware buying guide. See our previous post for video and instructions on How to Build an AI GPU.

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AI GPU Build components used here:

iCUE 7000X RGB Tempered Glass Full-Tower ATX PC Case — Black


iCUE 7000X RGB Tempered Glass Full-Tower ATX PC Case — Black

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ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WiFi AMD AM5 X870E ATX Motherboard

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AI build motherboard

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

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ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX™ 5090 OC Edition Gaming Graphics Card

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ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX™ 5090 OC Edition Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe® 5.0, 32GB GDDR7, HDMI®/DP 2.1, 3.8-Slot, 4-Fan Design, Axial-tech Fans, Patented Vapor Chamber, Phase-Change GPU Thermal pad)

AI BUILD 2X - Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 2280

2X – Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0×4 M.2 2280

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4x – Kingston Server Premier 32GB 5600MT/s DDR5 ECC – Memory – KSM56E46BD8KM-32HA

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AI Build components - Kingston Server Premier 32GB 5600MT:s DDR5 ECC CL46 DIMM 2Rx8 Hynix A Server Memory - KSM56E46BD8KM-32HA


Corsair iCUE Link Titan 420 RX RGB Liquid CPU Cooler

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AI GPU Power Supply – EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 80+ TITANIUM

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AI GPU Power Supply - EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 80+ TITANIUM

CableMod E-Series Pro ModMesh Sleeved 12V-2×6 12VHPWR StealthSense PCIe Cable for EVGA G/G+ / P/P+ / T (Black, 16-pin to Quad 8-pin, 60cm)

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NZXT Internal USB Hub 3 – Expands 4 USB 2.0 Ports – Sleek Multifunctional Design – SATA Power Connection – Plug and Play

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NZXT Internal USB Hub 3 - Expands 4 USB 2.0 Ports - Sleek Multifunctional Design - SATA Power Connection

CRJ 4-Pin RGB Lighting Extension Cable for Corsair - 24-inch (60cm), Premium Black Sleeved - for Corsair iCUE RGB Lighting System

CRJ 4-Pin RGB Lighting Extension Cable for Corsair – 24-inch (60cm), Premium Black Sleeved – for Corsair iCUE RGB Lighting System

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STREBITO Anti Static Wrist Strap

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Ai build components STREBITO Anti Static Wrist Strap

4-inch zip ties for ai build



Zip Ties – 4 inch

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Panda Wireless® PAU0D AC1200 Wireless AC USB Adapter w/Dual Antennas

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