Max Spec Mac Studio Alternative - 5090

8 parts · $14261.33 estimated

Parts list

Intel Core i9-13900KF24C/32T · 5.7 GHz boostIntel$240.00↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC (Black)32GB VRAM · 394mm longMSI$4199.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTFRAM ≤8000ASUS$963.98Newegg ↗
G.Skill T5 NeoDDR5-6400 · CL32 · 4×32GB (128GB)G.Skill$5766.49↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung 9100 PRO8TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMeSamsung$2048.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Cooler Master V Platinum 1100 V21100W · ATXCooler Master$291.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic (Black)fits GPU ≤420mm · cooler ≤155mmLian Li$599.90Newegg ↗
Alphacool AIO 360 (Green)AIO liquid · 360mm radiatorAlphacool$149.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗

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CBuild Score 73/100Acceptable 4K gaming build, but cpu is the limiter at 4k gaming — the gpu has ~29% unused headroom a faster cpu would unlock.

Pick a use case to see how this build scores for it:

4K gaming: Acceptable 4K gaming build, but cpu is the limiter at 4k gaming — the gpu has ~29% unused headroom a faster cpu would unlock.

Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 4K

For i9-13900KF + RTX 5090, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
3840×2160 · High
121 avg
73 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
3840×2160 · High
84 avg
63 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
3840×2160 · High
91 avg
62 1% low
Alan Wake 2
3840×2160 · High
119 avg
89 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
3840×2160 · Ultra
136 avg
97 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
3840×2160 · High
626 avg
381 1% low

Estimates via HowManyFPS · cached up to 24 hours.

Why these are estimates?

These numbers are model-predicted averages, not measured benchmarks of your specific system. Treat them as ballpark guidance, not a promise. Real framerate depends on:

Your full system (RAM speed, storage, drivers, OS, background load)
In-game scene complexity, multiplayer player count, mods
Driver updates and game patches after this estimate was made
Display, thermals, and how your case manages airflow

If you want a measured number for your specific build, the only reliable answer is to benchmark it yourself once you own the parts.

Balance

CPU-bound (29%)

Both CPU and GPU sit at ENTHUSIAST, but 4K gaming leans on the CPU — a stronger CPU at this GPU tier would unlock more frames.

Compatibility

2 warnings

Power

PSU Sufficient · 821W draw / 1100W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.