1 GPU RTX 5090 RAG server Office Build

This office system pairs 1x RTX 5090 32GB with AMD EPYC 9174F for document ingestion, embedding refresh jobs, and predictable retrieval response times. It uses balanced thermals tuned for all-day operation in a professional workstation case and is positioned in the under-10k planning tier, designed for professional on-prem workstation deployments.

Use case

RAG server

Example system budget

$6,499 planning estimate (not live pricing).

Hardware breakdown

• GPU: 1x RTX 5090 32GB
• CPU: AMD EPYC 9174F
• RAM: 128GB DDR5
• Storage: 2TB Crucial T705 NVMe + 8TB enterprise SSD tier
• PSU: 1200W 80+ Gold

What This Build Includes

Includes:

• GPU(s)
• CPU
• RAM
• Storage
• Motherboard

Not Included:

• Case / chassis
• Cooling system
• Power cables / adapters
• Peripherals

Deployment Notes

• High-power multi-GPU systems require proper airflow
• Ensure PSU headroom for GPU transient spikes
• Verify motherboard PCIe lane and spacing compatibility
• Suitable for workstation or rack environments