CPU (Processor): AMD Ryzen 5 7600
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a fantastic CPU when it comes to gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The reason we did not opt for the newer Ryzen 5 9600X instead is due to the limited performance upside
CPU Cooler: Vetroo V5
The advantage of AMD's efficient and cool-running Ryzen 5 is that a simple tower air cooler will be perfectly sufficient to keep temperatures under control.
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX
With strong connectivity, on-board WiFi and AMD EXPO support the B650 Eagle AX remains a firm favourite in our builds.
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 AMD EXPO
Corsair's range of EXPO-supporting RAM dimms provide a great option for builds powered by a TeamRed CPU, with better compatibility, reliability and the right EXPO presents needed for tip-top speeds.
SSD: Crucial P3 Plus
The Crucial P3 Plus is a firm favourite over on the GeekaWhat YouTube channel, with fast Gen4 NVMe speeds and a range of capacitites available.
GPU (Option 1): AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
The RX 7800 XT holds its own as a fantastic GPU for 1440p gaming. With 16GB of video memory. and great frame rates across the board.
GPU (Option 2): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Buyer's in the market for a NVIDIA GPU for this build should lok no further than the RTX 4070. With great Ray Tracing performance, support for the latest DLSS 3.5 and more - what's not to love!
Case: Phanteks NV5 Black
What is there to say about the Phanteks NV5? It won the GeekaWhat Design award, looks superb and is a great case from a build, compatibility and IO standpoint.
PSU: Corsair RM750(e)
For a build like this, a strong 750(e) unit is perfect when it comes to power. The RM750 from Corsair is one of the best reviewed around.
Operating System: Windows 11
All of our systems come preinstalled with an activated copy of Windows 11 set to the 'Out of Box Experience'. This allows you to set the PC back up to your liking.