Monarch Custom Computers

•  CPU: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X ($2,500)
32 cores/64 threads, up to 5.7GHz boost. Ideal for parallel tasks like running full nodes (Bitcoin, Ethereum archives) or multi-VM setups in Qubes for secure crypto ops.

•  Motherboard: ASUS ProArt TRX50-SAGE WiFi ($900)
TRX50 chipset, supports massive RAM/PCIe lanes for expansions (e.g., multiple GPUs or NVMe drives). Built-in WiFi 7 and robust VRM for stability.

•  GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM Liquid 32GB ($3,000)
Top-tier NVIDIA card with 32GB GDDR7 VRAM. Excellent for GPU-accelerated crypto tasks (e.g., Zcash mining, AI-driven trading bots, or blockchain simulations). Liquid-cooled to handle long sessions without throttling.

•  RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 128GB (4x32GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 ($900)
High-speed, high-capacity kit for memory-intensive work like loading full blockchains or running dozens of VMs/nodes simultaneously.

•  Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD ($1,000)
Blazing-fast read/write speeds (up to 14,000/12,000 MB/s) for storing massive crypto datasets, node databases, or encrypted volumes.

•  Case: SilverStone RM52 ($532)
Spacious rackmount-style case with excellent airflow, supports large radiators and expansions for future upgrades (e.g., more drives for archival nodes).

•  Power Supply: Seasonic Prime TX-1600 80+ Titanium ($557)
1600W fully modular PSU for power-hungry components; efficient and reliable for 24/7 crypto operations.

•  Cooling: SilverStone XE360-TR5 AIO Liquid Cooler ($413)
360mm radiator for the CPU, plus the GPU’s integrated liquid cooling. Keeps temps low during heavy loads like mining or node syncing.

•  OS: Linux-based (e.g., Fedora for Qubes OS install) ($0, free download)
Skip Windows; go with Qubes for compartmentalized security in crypto work. Download from qubes-os.org.

Why This Build for Heavy Crypto?

•  Performance: The Threadripper crushes multi-threaded tasks (e.g., compiling smart contracts, running multiple chains like Solana or Polkadot nodes). RTX 5090 adds CUDA cores for GPU-compute in tools like Geth or custom scripts.

•  Privacy/Security: Supports Qubes out-of-the-box; add TPM 2.0 module if needed. Hardware is open for tweaks (e.g., disable unnecessary features in BIOS).

•  Scalability: Room for upgrades like additional GPUs for multi-card mining setups or more storage for terabytes of blockchain data.

•  Budget Fit: Comes in right at $10k, leaving wiggle room for peripherals like a YubiKey ($50) or hardware wallet.