That's right, after nine years, not counting swaping in a GPU, or adding more SSDs, my system is getting an upgrade!
 
I've been a die hard, for better or worse AMD CPU user since the x486 days. The last time I did a complete system re-do was when I put together this system in 2012, built on the AM3+ 990FX and SLI 480s. I had a 8120, which gave way quickly to an 8350, and in 2015 when I bought my Titan X (I needed the Vram, don't ask, trust me I used it) I eventually was given a FX9370 from a friend who had abandoned the platform, I stuck it in to replace the 8350, found that it under-volted nicely and actually only needed ~150w to run at its rated 4.4ghz full load, which was a good sight better then my 8350 needing every ounce of 200w to be stable at the very same speed. 
 
Gaming gave way to lots and lots of photography, and the urge to upgrade fell further and further behind. I've been playing a little here and there, but the time for change is upon us. I've been gathering up parts over the last month, and now I'm deciding exactly how crazy do I want to get? I used to do complete rivet drill outs on cases, sand everything down and re-paint in the color (or colors) of my choice, cut and drill to add or remove things. 
 
Who knows, but for now, lets show you guys something you don't see very often, a still in use (for another week or so), 990FX, with FX9370, 16gb of DDR3, and a Titan X (Maxwell). A system used for lots of content creation over the last 5 years, and mostly unchanged since 2012.
 
It's going to be interesting, I keep trying to scoop up a R9 5950x, but I'm going to be playing the waiting game, just like I am for a GPU!
 
 
Enjoy the trip down memory lane as we get ready to do a full overhaul on this pig!
 
Yes I ran Time Spy, just so you guys can see how far we've come! (Spoiler alert, the scores low!)
https://www.3dmark.com/spy/20780549
 

More will follow as I get the parts in, and the decision if I decide to break down the case or not to modify it.

Congratulations!

mod it
pic it
show off

Congrats on the new build! I just did my first new build in eight years, and the difference is incredible!

After 9 years....? Damn....

9 years is a long time but it's worth it to make the upgrade - well done.

I'm just waiting for a GPU at a reasonable price to complete my build. 

I'm still using my Titan X, but the system has been updated, I outright refuse to give any of these scalpers a cent of my earned money. I'm patient, I'll wait.

Good luck with finding a new GPU.  You will really like the 5950X

STILL hunting for a GPU, I mean, really. This is just silly.
 
Very glad I bought a Titan X back in 2015...

I have found an eVGA 3090 FTW3 Ultra at just $75 over the price evga has set. I should have it tomorrow.
 
I am very happy with this.

I've been a fan of the Zalman design since they came out with them. This 11y old cooler is keeping my 5950x well in check under full tilt. I was very happy to found they offered an AM4 bracket update!

You have an excellent taste in cases.  I had that Fractal years ago.  Good luck on your new build and I look forward to seeing your completed project.

Lordred

NEOKI
Can I ask what led you to choose the B550 over the X570 chipset?

I did not need the PCI-E 4.0 lanes that the x570 has in abundance. The B550 feature set on the good boards rivals the X570 in terms of everything except PCI-E lanes. At the price point I entered for a board, the ASRock B550 Extreme 4 was unbeatable at the price I got it at ($150) No X570 could touch it in terms of VRM quality, or board features.

 Ah! Good points, thank you! And yeah, for that price point that is a steal!

Lordred
The Little Green Machine!

Man that retro vibe this thing has... very oddly satisfying, I think I love it? lol Way to go dude!

Lordred

NEOKI
Man that retro vibe this thing has... very oddly satisfying, I think I love it? lol Way to go dude!

Thanks! That was entirely the point, I'm cutting up a sheet of lexan, and running some very low intensity white led strips on the side panel to illuminate the interior of this build, I am quite proud of it, I did not want to hide all the wires, the point was to look like it was something almost out of a time machine.
 
Just a few small things to do to the htpc to finish it. But it's already passed all the stability tests I felt required to know it is ready for the kids, friends, or family to throw at it, those 5600x cpus are amazing even in 45w mode

GAAAaaaahhh!!! Your rig is giving me early 2000's nightmares of cutting my hands on non rounded panels and Dell plastic air directors.   Thats a pretty good job but im getting anxious just looking at it.