MSI Chassis
MSI is a well-known brand in the PC community that designs & manufactures computer cases for gaming & general use. They offer a range of case sizes & designs. MSI cases are known for their unique & stylish designs, which often feature a focus on gaming aesthetics, such as RGB lighting & unique shapes. They also have a focus on cooling & airflow, with many cases featuring support for water cooling & ample ventilation. Many of their cases also include built-in RGB lighting options. MSI also offers a software called MSI Center that allows you to control the RGB lighting, fan speeds, & system performance, which can be a great feature for those who want more control over their system. Overall, MSI cases are highly rated by reviewers & users alike, & are considered to be some of the best cases on the market. They are a great option for those looking for a unique & stylish case with a focus on cooling & gaming aesthetics.
Processor/CPU: AMD Ryzen AM5
Now firmly back in the CPU race, AMD turns up the core & thread count; not forgetting the clock speeds either! Turning their attention exclusively to DDR5 RAM, Ryzen continues to bridge the gap between consumer & professional workstations with their pro-sumer grade CPUs.
CPU Cooling Solution: Aftermarket Air Cooler
This cooling solution is a great choice for those with low-to-mid range CPUs, or those with cases that really amp up the airflow (up to i7/U7/R7 CPUs though).
An adequate CPU cooler ensures that your CPU can perform at or near its limit rather than leaving performance (that you've paid for) on the table.
Explainer: Liquid Cooling vs Air Cooling.
Memory/RAM
Unless you're only using your PC for the most simple/basic of tasks, 16GB is our minimum recommendation for RAM, otherwise 8GB can scrape through for those on a tight budget. With 32GB+ of RAM widely accepted as being more than enough for typical gaming purposes, higher capacities can prove useful for those who run other apps/tasks while gaming, or for those who need their system to run content creation applications.
A general guide for editing videos the following is recommended: 1080p footage needs 64GB RAM, 4K needs 96GB, & 6K/8K/12K needs 128GB/192GB/256GB respectively.
While OC (high-frequency) RAM often unlocks more performance compared to the standard speed RAM, running RAM beyond what the CPU supports may create instability & reduce system reliability. This isn't to say it will always be the case, but it's worth keeping in mind that you might need to turn the RAM speed down if you begin experiencing difficulties.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU
Expanding on the RTX 30 series: RTX 40 series is for gamers & creators, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture & AI-powered graphics. Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 continues to make high-resolution gaming a reality.
Take advantage of ShadowPlay & record/stream your gaming sessions with very little impact on gaming performance - unique to Nvidia graphics cards!
Primary Storage Drive: NVMe M.2 SSD
This is where your operating system gets installed, so it's great choice for a primary drive! Bringing some of the fastest speeds possible to your new system, an M.2 SSD bypasses the bottleneck that traditional SATA SSDs are restricted by meaning you've unlocked upto over 3,000% faster speeds than SATA SSDs offer, and upto over 9,000% faster than HDDs: nice one!
Power Supply Efficiency Rating
The power supply is the heart of your computer & its quality should never be compromised. 80 PLUS & Cybenetics are certification programs promoting high-quality & efficiency for computer power supply units.
When you buy an 80 PLUS certified power supply, you can be confident that it's built to last, using high quality components.
Minimum 50% Load Efficiency (230v): 80 Plus: 85% - Bronze: 88% - Silver: 90% - Gold: 92% - Platinum: 94% - Titanium: 96%
Cybenetics has a similar tier system for PSU ratings which also rate the noise levels of the power supply.
Overall Efficiency (230v): Bronze: ≥84% to 87% - Silver: ≥87% to 89% - Gold: ≥89% to 91% - Platinum: ≥91% to 93% - Titanium: ≥93% to 95% - Diamond: ≥95%
We only use the highest quality power supplies in our custom PCs.
Explainer: What is an ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x PSU?
Explainer: 80 PLUS vs Cybenetics: Power Supply Ratings Explained
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