GeekaPC 'Halo' (RX 9070 / RTX 5070)

The GeekaPC 'Halo' is aimed at gamers looking for maximum 1080p performance, with legroom to game comfortably at 1440p. With an AMD Radeon RX 9070 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 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 Pro handles the thermal output of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600. 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 Corsair Vengeance 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 9070 or RTX 5070 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 Pro Black
The Cooler Master Hyper 212 range is renowned for keeping thermals down while offering a great aesthetic. The Pro further enhances this with its black heatsink, and vibrant RGB lighting.

Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 Eagle WiFi6E
With strong connectivity, on-board WiFi and AMD EXPO support the B850 Eagle WiFi6E remains a firm favourite in our builds.

RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5
Corsair's range of RAM DIMMs provides a great option for builds powered by a TeamRed CPU. They offer better compatibility, reliability, and excellent speeds and latency.

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 9070
The Radeon RX 9070 is a solid GPU for 1440p gaming, providing high framerates in a range of the latest titles.

GPU (Option 2): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
If you're in the market for an NVIDIA graphics card, look no further than the RTX 5070. Using the latest DLSS 4 in combination with Frame Generation, this card offers ample framerates at 1440p and 1080p.

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 RM750e
For this build, 750W of power is more than enough juice for the component selection. The Corsair RM750e 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.

🎮 Cyberpunk 2077 - 1440P High
Settings: 1440p High, DLSS/FSR On, Frame Generation On, Texture Quality High, Crowd Density High, Contact Shadows On, Anisotropy x8

AMD Radeon RX 9070: 136 FPS AVERAGE

🎮 Doom: The Dark Ages - 1440p High
Settings: 1440p High, Anti-Aliasing Mode High, Global Quality Preset High, Effects Quality High, Material Quality High, Sky Quality High, Texture Quality High

AMD Radeon RX 9070: 118 FPS AVERAGE

🎮 Fortnite - 1080p Competitive
Settings: 1080p Competitive, Anti Aliasing Mode TAA, Global Illumination Off, Reflections Off, View Distance Far, Textures Low, Effects Low, Post-Processing Low

AMD Radeon RX 9070: 254 FPS AVERAGE

🎮 Marvel Rivals - 1440p High
Settings: 1440p High, Graphics Quality High, Global Illumination Lumen GI- High Quality, Reflection Quality Screen Space Reflections, Model Detail High, Shadow Detail High

AMD Radeon RX 9070: 145 FPS AVERAGE

🎮 Alan Wake 2 - 1440p High
Settings: 1440p High, FSR Quality, Post-Processing Quality Medium, Texture Resolution Ultra, Texture Filtering High, Volumetric Lighting Medium, SSAO On

AMD Radeon RX 9070: 100 FPS AVERAGE

🎮 Apex Legends 1440p High
Settings: 1440p High, V-Sync Disabled, Anti-Aliasing TSAA, Texture Streaming Budget High, Texture Filtering x8, Ambient Occlusion Quality High

AMD Radeon RX 9070: 296 FPS AVERAGE