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Performance Workstation Build
The equipment below is what we recommend for building a high-performance workstation desktop PC. These choices are designed to handle demanding workloads — heavy multitasking, large datasets, resource-intensive applications, and tasks that require sustained processing power.
These aren't basic office machines built for email and web browsing. They're powerful desktop systems purpose-built for professionals running engineering software, financial modeling, data analysis, virtualization, content creation, or any workflow where performance matters.
NZXT H5 Flow — ATX Mid-Tower Case
Where everything comes together. Clean, compact ATX mid-tower with high-airflow mesh panels on the front, top, and side to keep components cool under sustained workloads. Comes with 2x 120mm fans pre-installed and supports up to 360mm radiators.
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ASUS Prime B860M-A — ATX Motherboard
The foundation of the build. Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket with a reliable 12+1+2+1 DrMOS power stage design. Features 4x DDR5 DIMM slots (up to 192GB), 3x M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0, and comprehensive connectivity.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225 — Desktop Processor
The brain of the workstation. 10 cores (6 Performance + 4 Efficient) with boost speeds up to 4.9 GHz, delivering strong multi-threaded performance for business applications, multitasking, and productivity workflows.
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Samsung 990 EVO Plus — 2TB NVMe SSD
Your primary storage drive. Sequential read speeds up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,300 MB/s over a PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 interface in a standard M.2 2280 form factor. 2TB of capacity with Samsung's Intelligent TurboWrite technology.
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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 — 32GB DDR5 6000MHz Kit
The memory that keeps everything running smooth. 32GB kit (2x16GB) at 6000MHz with tight CL36 timings, providing plenty of bandwidth for heavy multitasking, large spreadsheets, multiple browser tabs, and resource-hungry business applications.
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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M — 750W PSU
The power behind the build. 750W of clean, stable power with 80 Plus Gold efficiency rated up to 94.3%. Supports ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards with fully modular cabling for a clean interior.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 — 8GB GDDR7
The GPU that makes four-monitor setups possible. 3x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1x HDMI 2.1b for four dedicated display connections. Built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture with 8GB of GDDR7 memory and PCIe 5.0 interface.
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Logitech MK860 — Ergonomic Keyboard & Mouse Combo
A productivity-focused combo built for long hours at the desk. Full-size ergonomic keyboard with concave keys, curved keyframe, and oversized cushioned palm rest. Contoured right-hand mouse with adjustable DPI and quiet clicks.
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Dell S2725HS — 27" FHD 100Hz IPS Monitor
A sharp, responsive 27-inch FHD (1920x1080) display with a fast IPS panel, 100Hz refresh rate, and low response time. Perfect for office productivity across spreadsheets, documents, and multi-window workflows. DisplayPort 1.4 and 2x HDMI connections.
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Windows 11 Pro — License Key
The operating system that ties your workstation together. Includes BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V virtualization, and Group Policy management for enterprise environments.
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