GeekaPC 'Twilight' Gaming PC
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The GeekaPC Twilight build is a high-performance 1440p gaming PC that delivers excellent value for money. Gamers have the choice between the AMD RX 9070 and NVIDIA RTX 5070 graphics cards, which are great GPU options capable of providing solid framerates in modern titles at 1440p.
At the core of the Twilight build is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X. This processor is a firm favourite on the GeekaWhat YouTube channel due to its versatility and substantial value. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a low power budget, allowing it to consistently maintain its 5.4GHz boost clock speed, making it a solid competitor in games when paired with the right graphics card.
The Uphere Up1KC4 is the cooler ensuring that the Ryzen 5 9600X stays nice and cool. This air cooler features a compact tower design with addressable RGB lighting, delivering reliable thermal performance while adding a stylish glow to your system once powered on.
Housing all of the parts in this build is the Corsair 3500X. This chassis offers a sleek dual-chamber design with excellent build quality, striking a fine balance between aesthetics and functionality. It provides solid cable management, tempered glass panels to view all of the wonderful RGB inside the build, and great airflow to keep your components running cool under load.
For RAM, this build uses a Corsair Vengeance RGB kit, rated at 32GB (2 x 16GB) with a speed of 6000MHz and CL36 latency. This memory is incredibly reliable and offers excellent performance for 1440p gaming, hitting the sweet spot for our systems. This kit is only available in the 32GB capacity for this build.
Regarding storage, the Biwin Black Opal NV7400 handles duties in this build. This build uses 1TB for the base configuration, but there are 2TB and 4TB capacities available for gamers who need more storage space.
Finally, this gaming PC is powered by the Corsair RM750e power supply. It offers 750W of power, which is more than ample for the parts we've chosen. This unit is well-built, provides an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating, and uses the ATX 3.0 standard, which offers streamlined cabling for both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards.
CPU (Processor): AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's 6-core, 12-thread Zen 5 CPU, built on a 4nm process for improved efficiency and performance over its predecessor. With a 3.9 GHz base clock and a 5.4 GHz boost clock at just 65W TDP, it delivers excellent gaming and everyday performance without running hot or needing a beefy cooler.
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X In Build | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Zen 5 | Zen 5 (3D V-Cache) |
| C/T | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Base / Boost | 3.9 / 5.4 GHz | 3.8 / 5.5 GHz | 4.7 / 5.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32MB | 32MB | 96MB |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 | AM5 |
| TDP | 65W | 65W | 120W |
CPU Cooler: UpHere UP1KC4 RGB
A single-tower air cooler with a 120mm PWM ARGB fan in a clean all-black finish. Rated for 230W TDP, it's a solid and affordable option for mid-range AMD builds that want a bit of RGB without the bulk of a large cooler.
Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 Eagle WiFi6E
With strong connectivity, on-board Wi-Fi 6E, and AMD EXPO support, the B850 Eagle WiFi6E remains a firm favourite in our builds. The B850 chipset handles the Ryzen 5 7600's 65W TDP with ease, and provides everything needed for a capable gaming system without unnecessary cost overhead.
Rear I/O Panel
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RGB 32GB 6000MHz CL36
A popular DDR5 kit that hits the sweet spot for AMD Ryzen builds — 6000 MT/s is widely regarded as the ideal speed for the AM5 platform and the ten-zone RGB lighting looks great through any windowed case.
SSD: Biwin Black Opal NV7400
The Biwin Black Opal NV7400 is an excellent addition to any system. With sequential read speeds up to 7400 MB/s and write speeds up to 6500 MB/s, it's fast, reliable, and resilient for high-framerate gaming.
GPU (Graphics Card): Choose Your Option
The GeekaPC King is available with two GPU options to suit your budget and resolution targets. Both cards are perfectly equipped for 1440p high settings.
Corsair 3500X ARGB
A dual-chamber inverted-airflow ATX mid-tower with a panoramic tempered-glass side, three pre-installed CORSAIR RS120 ARGB intake fans, room for two 360 mm radiators, and clearance for the largest current-gen GPUs (up to 425 mm) and 170 mm air coolers.
PSU: Corsair RM750e
A well-rounded 750W unit with fully modular cables, 80+ Gold efficiency, and ATX 3.1 with PCIe 5.1 support — plenty of headroom for high-end builds running demanding GPUs. Backed by Corsair's 7-year warranty.
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.
Gaming Benchmarks
See how each variant of the GeekaPC Twilight performs in a range of titles.
The below frame rates give you a good indication of how well this system will perform in a wide variety of titles at 1440p. Please note, your exact milage will vary depending on a number of factors and the below figures are intended as a guide!