---
title: "System Architecture and Hardware Configuration"
description: "This document profiles the structural, hardware, and operational specifications for my workstation."
slug: "my-setup"
published: true
read_time: 3
created_at: "2026-07-17 21:32:37.268 +0000 UTC"
updated_at: "2026-07-17 21:32:49.575 +0000 UTC"
author: "Csongor Solti Péter"
author_url: "https://typen.blog/@csps"
tags:
  - "tech"
---

# System Architecture and Hardware Configuration

This document profiles the structural, hardware, and operational specifications for my workstation.

# System Architecture and Hardware Configuration

## Technical Overview
This document profiles the structural, hardware, and operational specifications for my workstation. The configuration utilizes the prolonged viability of the AMD AM4 platform, balancing legacy infrastructure with modern processing units and discrete graphics architecture.

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## Core Compute & Mainboard Architecture

### Processor (CPU)
* **Model:** AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
* **Microarchitecture:** Zen 3
* **Core Configuration:** 6 Physical Cores, 12 Logical Processors
* **Clock Frequency:** 3701 MHz base frequency
* **Virtualization Extensions:** Hyper-V VM Monitor Mode, Second Level Address Translation, Firmware Virtualization Enabled

### Motherboard & Firmware
* **Manufacturer:** Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
* **Product Model:** AX370-Gaming 3-CF (Revision 1.x)
* **Form Factor:** ATX
* **BIOS Provider:** American Megatrends International, LLC.
* **BIOS Version:** F53
* **Release Date:** 2025-10-28
* **Boot Mode:** UEFI
* **SMBIOS Version:** 3.3
* **Embedded Controller Version:** 255.255

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## Memory & Storage Topography

### Memory Subsystem (RAM)
* **Total Installed Physical Memory:** 16.0 GB (Configured via 2 x 8 GB G.Skill Ripjaws V modules)
* **Total Addressable Physical Memory:** 15.9 GB
* **Available Physical Memory:** 6.28 GB (Dynamically changing based on runtime loads)
* **Memory Speed Profile:** DDR4-3200 CL16
* **Voltage/Timing:** Standard XMP profile enforcement required for optimal throughput

### Virtual Memory & Paging
* **Total Virtual Memory Allocation:** 27.4 GB
* **Available Virtual Memory:** 16.1 GB
* **Page File Allocation Size:** 11.5 GB
* **Page File Path:** `C:\pagefile.sys`

### Storage Disks
* **System Drive:** Samsung 850 Evo 120 GB
* **Form Factor:** M.2-2280
* **Interface Protocol:** SATA (6 Gb/s)

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## Graphics Processing & Visual Output

### Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
* **Model:** Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 EAGLE OC Rev 2.0 LHR
* **Video Memory:** 8 GB GDDR6
* **Cooling Layout:** Windforce triple-fan system
* **PCIe Interface:** Operating under standard AM4 lane distribution rules

### Display Array
* **Primary Display:** AOC 24G2
  * **Dimensions:** 23.8 inches
  * **Native Resolution:** 1920 x 1080 (16:9 aspect ratio)
  * **Refresh Rate:** 144 Hz
* **Secondary Display:** Dell U2412M
  * **Dimensions:** 24.0 inches
  * **Native Resolution:** 1920 x 1200 (16:10 aspect ratio)
  * **Refresh Rate:** 60 Hz

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## Enclosure & Power Infrastructure

* **Enclosure:** Fractal Design North XL Mesh
  * **Type:** Full Tower ATX
  * **Aesthetics:** Oak/Walnut wood accents with mesh thermal ventilation panels
* **Power Supply Unit (PSU):** Corsair TX650M
  * **Rated Capacity:** 650 W
  * **Efficiency Rating:** 80+ Bronze Certified
  * **Modular Layout:** Semi-modular

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## Operating System & Security Matrix

### Operating System Parameters
* **OS Distribution:** Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail
* **Architecture:** x64-based PC
* **Build Version:** 10.0.26200 Build 26200
* **System Locale:** United Kingdom (en-GB)
* **Active Time Zone:** Central Europe Summer Time (CEST)