GeekaPC 'Halo' (RX 7700 XT / RTX 4070)

The GeekaPC 'Halo' is aimed at gamers looking for maximum 1080p performance, with legroom to game comfortably at 1440p. With an AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, this build provides excellent performance across a wide range of the latest titles.

Coming well equipped in the CPU department with a six-core, 12-thread AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Processor, the CPU for this build makes a perfect partner for either GPU offering at 1080p or 1440p.

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo handles the thermal output of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600. The original Hyper 212 has been a firm favourite on the GeekaWhat YouTube channel, and the Halo further enhances this air tower cooler with a unique circular fan instead of the traditional square style. Of course, all of the RGB lighting on this cooler can be synced up to match across this system.



Built inside a Black Montech XR (or similar Phanteks XT View, depending on availability), this build performs great and looks the part, too. Featuring a trio of customisable RGB fans, support for 360mm liquid coolers, and a stylish wood grain IO interface, this modern chassis is a sophisticated showpiece for a solid mid-range build.

For RAM, we've chosen the TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan kit. This RAM has a clock speed of 6000MHz and a latency of CL30. While it doesn't necessarily feature RGB, it's been colour-matched to the rest of the components in the build and blends in nicely.
 
On the storage front, the Crucial P3 Plus has made a return. This is one of our go-to drive choices due to its reliability and solid speeds. Gamers can choose between 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities for those that need more space.

Lastly, the Corsair RM750e provides all of the power for the Halo GeekaPC. This unit offers 750W of power and has an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating, ensuring minimal power is lost as additional heat or noise. It's a hardy and reliable power supply, and its wattage is ample for this build.

Like all of the builds on GeekaPC, this system is based directly on a system James recommended on the GeekaWhat YouTube channel. You can view the full build video below. In the video, James shows how this system is built and the things he likes about the build, as well as covering, frankly, the things he doesn't like so much in the build process. We highly recommend watching the video below before buying.

*Note: GPU model shown in the video and attached photos is the PowerColor RX 7700 XT. GeekaPC reserves the right to use any model of RX 7700 XT or RTX 4070 as selected that meets the colour scheme, depending on realtime availability. 

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: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black
The Cooler Master Hyper 212 range is renowned for keeping thermals down while offering a great aesthetic. The Halo further enhances this with its black heatsink, and vibrant RGB lighting.

Motherboard: ASRock B650M Pro RS
The ASRock B650M Pro RS is a solid Micro-ATX motherboard with a unique contrasting black and white design. It has reliable high-speed rear IO and solid wired networking support.

RAM: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan
The TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan DDR5 kit has been colour-matched to the components in this system and is more than ample for gaming.

SSD: Crucial P3 Plus
The Crucial P3 Plus is a firm favourite on the GeekaWhat YouTube channel due to its reliability, fast Gen4 NVMe speeds and various capacities available.

GPU (Option 1): AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
The RX 7700 XT from AMD is a solid graphics card for 1440p gaming. Its 12GB of video memory makes it a great competitor within modern games.

GPU (Option 2): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Buyers in the market for an NVIDIA GPU for this build should look 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 XT View or Montech XR
The Phanteks XT View and Montech XR are both fantastic cases. They offer glass side and front panels, providing a full window into the build. They are both highly robust and offer modern IO for plugging in peripherals.

PSU: Corsair RM750(e)
For this build, 750W of power is more than enough juice for the component selection. The Corsair RM750(e) is an efficient, low-noise unit handling this system's power consumption.

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.