Essential Tier
LVL 10 CARBON
Entry DREADNOUGHT configuration with the core Powered by MSI hardware stack and MSI redemption eligibility.
US$70
DREADNOUGHT Flagship Gaming PC | Aftershock PC
Eligible ProductsSELECTED GEFORCE RTX 50 SERIES PCS
BUILT. TESTED. READY FAST
Curated for
popular part
combinations
Tuned for
performance
& value
Tested and
ready to dispatch
next day
3-Year
Warranty
Lifetime
Support
Award-Winning
Builders
BUILT. TESTED. READY FAST
Curated for
popular part
combinations
Tuned for
performance
& value
Tested and
ready to dispatch
next day
3-Year
Warranty
Lifetime
Support
Award-Winning
Builders
MSIxAFTERSHOCK EXCLUSIVE!
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | 5.7GHz | 16 Core 32 Threads
MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC - 32GB
64GB Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB 6000MHz CL30 (2x32GB) - DDR5$24,995 AUD
DREADNOUGHT LVL 11 SUPREME R9 9950X3D RTX 5090 64GB RAM RTS AU 11 DREAD M1
POWERED BY MSI REWARD
UP TO US$225
STEAM GIFT CARD.
Eligible DREADNOUGHT configurations can unlock a Steam Gift Card through MSI, with reward value tied to the Powered by MSI tier shown on the selected build.
MSI Tier
DREADNOUGHT Configuration
Reward
Advanced Tier
LVL 10 GODLIKE
Higher-tier DREADNOUGHT configuration with upgraded MSI platform hardware and a larger Steam Gift Card reward.
US$120
Ultimate Tier
LVL 11 SUPREME
Ultimate DREADNOUGHT configuration, eligible for the highest Powered by MSI Steam Gift Card reward.
US$225
Steam Gift Card redemption is managed by MSI. Final eligibility, tier assignment, reward value, claim process and redemption dates are subject to MSI terms and the final purchasable AFTERSHOCK configuration selected by the customer.
AFTERSHOCK × MSI
DREADNOUGHT
NO LIMITS. NO COMPROMISE. NO EQUAL.
AFTERSHOCK's ultimate overkill flagship system. DREADNOUGHT combines AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processing, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, high-capacity DDR5 memory, Gen5 NVMe storage and flagship-class MSI hardware inside one uncompromising performance platform. Built for extreme gaming, demanding creative workloads and customers who simply refuse to build around limitations.
POWERED BY MSI CONFIGURATIONS
PROCESSOR
RYZEN 9
9950X3D
9950X3D
16 cores / 32 threads
GRAPHICS
RTX 5090
32GB
32GB
Flagship GeForce performance
MEMORY
64GB
DDR5
DDR5
High-capacity performance memory
STORAGE
GEN5
NVMe
NVMe
Up to 4TB MSI SPATIUM M571
MEET DREADNOUGHT
DREADNOUGHT
IN MOTION.
See DREADNOUGHT as a complete AFTERSHOCK system: colossal scale, elite hardware, serious cooling and showcase presence working together as one finished PC.
CHOOSE YOUR DREADNOUGHT
THREE LEVELS.
ZERO COMPROMISE.
Every launch configuration starts with Ryzen 9 9950X3D, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics and 64GB DDR5 memory. From LVL 10 CARBON to the custom watercooled LVL 11 SUPREME, each configuration is built around the same DREADNOUGHT idea: more performance, more cooling headroom and more complete-system presence.
Powered by MSI
Essential Tier
OVERKILL FLAGSHIP
LVL 10
CARBON
The entry point into DREADNOUGHT is already far beyond ordinary flagship territory.
- CPU AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- GPU MSI RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC — 32GB
- Board MSI MPG X870E Carbon Max Wi-Fi 7
- Memory 64GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5
- Storage 2TB MSI SPATIUM M571 Gen5 NVMe
- Cooling MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360
Powered by MSI
Advanced Tier
ULTIMATE MSI CONFIGURATION
LVL 10
GODLIKE
Flagship MSI hardware throughout, built around the MEG GODLIKE platform and premium Gaming Trio graphics.
- CPU AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- GPU MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC — 32GB
- Board MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX Wi-Fi 7
- Memory 64GB Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB 6000 CL30
- Storage 4TB MSI SPATIUM M571 Gen5 NVMe
- Cooling MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360
Powered by MSI
Ultimate Tier
CUSTOM WATERCOOLED
LVL 11
SUPREME
The DREADNOUGHT platform taken to its absolute limit with a full custom open-loop cooling system.
- CPU AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- GPU MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC — 32GB
- Board MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX Wi-Fi 7
- Memory 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5
- Storage 4TB MSI SPATIUM M571 Gen5 NVMe
- Cooling Full Custom Open Loop / Dual 360mm Radiators
BUILT FOR EXTREME PERFORMANCE
BUILT TO
DOMINATE.
DREADNOUGHT is not a showcase system with performance added afterwards. Every major component is selected around one goal: give extreme hardware the power, cooling and bandwidth it needs to operate at its intended level.
01 / GAMING
BUILT FOR MAXIMUM FPS
Ryzen 9 9950X3D and GeForce RTX 5090 graphics create a no-compromise foundation for high-refresh gaming, ultra settings, ray tracing and demanding high-resolution experiences.
02 / GRAPHICS
RTX 5090. NO HALF MEASURES.
Every launch system is built around 32GB-class GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, giving DREADNOUGHT the GPU headroom expected from a machine positioned above conventional flagship gaming PCs.
03 / WORKLOADS
MORE THAN A GAMING MACHINE
Sixteen Zen 5 CPU cores, 64GB of DDR5 memory and high-bandwidth Gen5 NVMe storage give DREADNOUGHT the resources for demanding creation, rendering, multitasking and accelerated professional workloads.
04 / POWER
1300W TITANIUM POWER
MSI's 1300W MPG Ai1300TS provides fully modular, 80 PLUS Titanium-rated power delivery and PCIe 5.1 support for a platform built around some of the most demanding consumer hardware available.
POWERED BY MSI — TIERED CONFIGURATIONS
BUILT AS ONE SYSTEM
ONE MACHINE.
ONE FLAGSHIP ECOSYSTEM.
DREADNOUGHT is built as a complete MSI-powered system, not a case showcase with parts added afterwards. The final tier badge shown on each configuration reflects the MSI hardware mix inside that specific DREADNOUGHT build.
MOTHERBOARD
X870E FLAGSHIP PLATFORM
MSI X870E motherboards provide the foundation for Ryzen 9 9950X3D, high-speed DDR5, PCIe Gen5 devices and next-generation connectivity.
GRAPHICS
MSI GEFORCE RTX 5090
32GB flagship graphics power drives the gaming, creative and accelerated workloads DREADNOUGHT was designed to take on.
CPU COOLING
MEG CORELIQUID E15 360
The LVL 10 systems use MSI's flagship 360mm liquid cooler with a 6.67-inch 2240 × 1080 curved display and high-performance thermal design.
POWER
MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5
1300W fully modular 80 PLUS Titanium power supports the extreme CPU and GPU hardware at the centre of every DREADNOUGHT configuration.
STORAGE
SPATIUM M571 GEN5
High-bandwidth Gen5 NVMe storage provides the throughput expected from a complete flagship-class performance system.
AIRFLOW
MPG EZ120 ARGB
Magnetic fan connections simplify installation and cable management while delivering clean RGB presentation and airflow support for a flagship showcase build.
CHASSIS PLATFORM
MEG MAESTRO 900R
The massive 900R platform gives all of this hardware the space, cooling capacity and showcase presence it needs without forcing the build into an ordinary tower.
THERMAL HEADROOM
EXTREME HARDWARE
NEEDS EXTREME COOLING.
DREADNOUGHT is designed around the thermal demands of its hardware, not around the limitations of a smaller chassis.
FLAGSHIP 360MM LIQUID COOLING
Both LVL 10 systems pair the Ryzen 9 9950X3D with the MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360, supported by an extensive multi-fan chassis layout built for sustained airflow around flagship components.
FULL CUSTOM OPEN LOOP
SUPREME replaces conventional all-in-one cooling with a bespoke hardline watercooling system using dual reservoirs and pumps, dedicated water blocks and dual full-copper 360mm radiators.
COOLING THAT MATCHES THE HARDWARE
Rather than treating cooling as a cosmetic feature, each DREADNOUGHT configuration is built around the thermal requirements of a 9950X3D and RTX 5090-class platform.
THE PLATFORM BEHIND DREADNOUGHT
COLOSSAL
BY DESIGN.
DREADNOUGHT uses the MSI MEG MAESTRO 900R because flagship hardware has outgrown ordinary cases. Its scale creates room for extreme components and serious cooling while panoramic glass keeps the complete machine on display.
440MM
FLAGSHIP GPU SPACE
Room for oversized graphics hardware without forcing the rest of the system into a cramped layout.
3-SIDED
PANORAMIC SHOWCASE
The GPU, motherboard, memory and cooling remain visible as parts of one complete DREADNOUGHT build.
GPU
VERTICAL SHOWCASE
PCIe Gen5 vertical GPU support places flagship graphics hardware at the centre of the DREADNOUGHT presentation.
420MM × 2
EXTREME COOLING CAPACITY
The 900R provides the radiator and fan capacity needed to build around high-draw flagship hardware.
DREADNOUGHT SYSTEM SHOWCASE
THE COMPLETE MACHINE
ON DISPLAY.
See DREADNOUGHT as a complete AFTERSHOCK build: exterior scale, internal hardware, lighting direction, cooling layout and finished system presence brought together as one overkill flagship PC.
BUILT BY AFTERSHOCK
MORE THAN
THE SUM OF ITS PARTS.
Flagship components only become a flagship PC when the complete system is assembled, tuned and tested as one. DREADNOUGHT is delivered as an AFTERSHOCK machine, not a box of premium components.
HAND BUILT
Every DREADNOUGHT is assembled as a complete performance system by AFTERSHOCK's specialist build team.
RIGOROUSLY TESTED
The complete machine is validated and stress tested before delivery, not simply checked as individual parts.
3-YEAR WARRANTY
AFTERSHOCK's 3-year parts and labour warranty protects the complete system as one investment.
LIFETIME REMOTE SUPPORT
Ongoing remote assistance keeps expert AFTERSHOCK support available beyond the initial build and delivery.
COMPARE THE RANGE
FIND YOUR
DREADNOUGHT.
| SPEC | LVL 10 CARBON | LVL 10 GODLIKE | LVL 11 SUPREME |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| GPU | MSI RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC 32GB | MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC 32GB | MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC 32GB |
| Motherboard | MSI MPG X870E Carbon Max Wi-Fi 7 | MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX Wi-Fi 7 | MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX Wi-Fi 7 |
| Memory | 64GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 | 64GB Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB 6000 CL30 | 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 |
| Storage | 2TB MSI SPATIUM M571 Gen5 NVMe | 4TB MSI SPATIUM M571 Gen5 NVMe | 4TB MSI SPATIUM M571 Gen5 NVMe |
| CPU / System Cooling | MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360 | MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360 | Full custom open-loop watercooling |
| PSU | 1300W MSI MPG Ai1300TS 80+ Titanium | 1300W MSI MPG Ai1300TS 80+ Titanium | 1300W MSI MPG Ai1300TS 80+ Titanium |
| Chassis | MSI MEG MAESTRO 900R | MSI MEG MAESTRO 900R | MSI MEG MAESTRO 900R |
Specifications above reflect the current DREADNOUGHT launch configurations. Final product listings, component availability and purchasable configurations take precedence.
DREADNOUGHT
BUILT FOR
THE EXTREME.
What is DREADNOUGHT?
DREADNOUGHT is AFTERSHOCK's ultimate overkill flagship gaming
desktop range, created with MSI around the MEG MAESTRO
900R platform. It combines Ryzen 9 9950X3D processors,
RTX 5090-class graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory, Gen5 storage
and flagship cooling and power hardware in one complete
high-end system.
Which DREADNOUGHT should I choose?
LVL 10 CARBON delivers the core DREADNOUGHT experience
with extreme gaming hardware. LVL 10 GODLIKE upgrades
the system around MSI's flagship GODLIKE motherboard,
Gaming Trio graphics, faster premium memory and larger
storage. LVL 11 SUPREME takes the GODLIKE-level platform
further with a full custom open-loop watercooling system.
Do all DREADNOUGHT launch models use RTX 5090 graphics?
Yes. The current launch configurations are built around
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB graphics and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
processors, with model-specific differences in MSI GPU,
motherboard, memory, storage and cooling configuration.
What makes LVL 11 SUPREME different?
SUPREME is the custom watercooled expression of
DREADNOUGHT. Instead of an all-in-one CPU liquid cooler,
it uses a bespoke open-loop system with dedicated water
cooling hardware, dual reservoirs and pumps and dual
full-copper 360mm radiators.
Why does DREADNOUGHT use the MEG MAESTRO 900R?
The 900R gives DREADNOUGHT the physical space and cooling
capacity required for oversized flagship graphics cards,
E-ATX motherboards and ambitious cooling layouts. Its
triple-sided panoramic glass also keeps the complete
hardware platform visible rather than hiding it inside
a conventional tower.
Which Powered by MSI tier applies to DREADNOUGHT?
The tier depends on the selected DREADNOUGHT configuration.
Each configuration card displays its matching Powered by MSI
badge, from Essential through Advanced to Ultimate.
Ultimate configurations qualify for the highest Steam Gift Card
reward through MSI redemption.
What support is included?
DREADNOUGHT is backed as a complete AFTERSHOCK system,
including a 3-year parts and labour warranty and lifetime
remote support.
AFTERSHOCK × MSI
BUILD YOUR
DREADNOUGHT.
Ryzen 9 9950X3D. RTX 5090. Flagship MSI hardware. Choose how far you want to push DREADNOUGHT.
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