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MSI has recently launched a series of RTX 5070 graphics cards in collaboration with Blizzard and World Of Warcraft. There are two versions of the Midnight-themed cards: Void and Light editions. We took the Void edition and made an MSI World of Warcraft Midnight build featuring the special-edition graphics card and the brand-new Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU!

Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G World of Warcraft MIDNIGHT VOID EDITION OC – Available from Currys for £719.99 HERE.

• TRI FROZR 4 Cooling – MSI’s latest thermal design brings upgraded fans and refined airflow control for lower temperatures and quieter operation under load.
• Factory Overclocked – ships with an “Extreme Performance” clock of 2625 MHz via MSI Centre, giving you an out-of-the-box boost without any tinkering.
• Blackwell Architecture + DLSS 4 – built on NVIDIA’s latest platform with AI-enhanced rendering and multi-frame generation, pushing both performance and image quality forward.
• 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM – fast 192-bit memory running at 28 Gbps, providing plenty of bandwidth for modern titles and high-resolution workloads.

Specifications

• Model: G507012WMVEC
• Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
• Interface: PCI Express Gen 5
• Core Clocks: Extreme Performance 2625 MHz (MSI Centre) / Boost: 2610 MHz
• CUDA Cores: 6144 Units
• Memory: 28 Gbps 12GB GDDR7 192-bit
• Outputs: DisplayPort x3 (v2.1b), HDMI x1 (up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC, VRR, HDR)
• HDCP Support: Yes
• Power Consumption: 250 W
• Power Connectors: 16-pin x1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)
• Recommended PSU: 650 W
• Dimensions: 338 x 140 x 50 mm
• Weight: 1187 g (card) / 1705 g (package)
• API Support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6
• Maximum Displays: 4
• G-SYNC® Technology: Yes
• Digital Maximum Resolution: 7680 x 4320

Motherboard: MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi – Available now from Scan priced at £199.99 HERE.

• Serious power delivery – 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail VRM with 60A SPS and dual 8-pin CPU connectors is built to keep Intel Core Ultra CPUs powered correctly during sustained load.
• PCIe 5.0 ready – Full PCIe 5.0 support for GPUs and a Gen5 M.2 slot, designed to support the latest hardware and future upgrades.
• Generous Connectivity – Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4 for cutting-edge networking and high-bandwidth I/O.
• Proper thermal design – extended heatsinks, 7W/mK thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr II all work together to keep temps in check under heavy gaming or workstation loads.

Specifications

• Chipset: Intel B860
• CPU Support: Supports Intel® Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• Socket: LGA 1851
• Memory: 4× DDR5 UDIMM slots (up to 256GB) 9200 – 6400 MT/s (OC) 6400 – 4800 MT/s (JEDEC)
• Onboard Graphics (iGPU required): 1× HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K 60Hz), 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K 60Hz), 1× USB Type-C (DisplayPort 2.1 via Thunderbolt 4, up to 8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz)
• Expansion Slots: 2× PCIe x16 slots, 1× PCIe x1 slot, PCI_E1: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), PCI_E2: PCIe 4.0 x1 (Chipset), PCI_E3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset, drops to x2 if PCI_E2 in use)
• Audio: Realtek ALC897 codec, 7.1-channel HD audio, S/PDIF output support
• Storage: 3× M.2 slots – M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU), M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset, supports up to 22110), M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), 4× SATA 6G ports
• RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
• Thunderbolt 4: 1× rear port (up to 40Gbps), USB4 (20Gbps), USB 3.2 (10Gbps) backward compatibility
• USB Connectivity: 4× USB 2.0, 4× USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1× USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1× USB 40Gbps Type-C (Rear) / 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1× USB 10Gbps Type-C (Front)
• LAN: Intel® Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN
• Wireless & Bluetooth: Intel® Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7,Bluetooth 5.4
• Internal I/O: 1× ATX, 2× CPU, 1× PCIe 8-pin, 1× CPU fan, 1× pump/sys fan, 5× system fans, RGB: 3× ARGB Gen2, 2× RGB, 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 5Gbps Type-A,1× USB 10Gbps Type-C, 2× Front panel headers, Front audio, Chassis intrusion, TPM 2.0 header, JDASH tuning controller
• LED Features: 4× EZ Debug LEDs, 1× EZ Memory Detection LED
• Rear Panel / Ports: Clear CMOS Button, DisplayPort, USB 2.0 (Flash BIOS Port), 5G LAN, USB 10Gbps Type-A, Audio Connectors, Flash BIOS Button, Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C), HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 10Gbps Type-A, USB 10Gbps Type-C, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, S/PDIF-OUT

CPU Cooler: MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13 360 – Available now from Scan priced at £149.99 HERE.

• Curved Glass CPU Block – Curved glass housing a 2.1-inch IPS LCD screen with 480 x 480 resolution and 600 nit peak brightness that can be configured and customised to display real-time system info, animated visuals or used as a secondary display.
• Universal Mounting System – Upper mounting bracket compatible with current Intel and AMD desktop sockets makes installation a simple process, while the cables hidden in tube sleeving provide a super clean aesthetic.
• Latest Cooling Engine – It's equipped with a new generation screwless full-plane copper base that enhances water tightness and ensures reliable operation, while the 0.1mm micro channel cold plate absorbs heat for efficient CPU heat dissipation and cooling.

Specifications

• CPU Socket Compatibility:Intel LGA 1700 / 1851, AMD AM5/AM4
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Radiator Dimensions:394 x 119.6 x 27.2mm
• Radiator Tube Length: 390mm
• CPU Block/Pump Dimensions: 70 x 80 x 75mm (approx.)
• Pump Speed: 3400 RPM ± 340 RPM
• Cold Plate Material: Micro-Skived Copper
• Pump Connector: 4-pin PWM
• Pump Noise (dBA): 20 dBA ( avg )
• VRM Fan:N/A
• Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Fan Speed (PWM): 500~2050 ± 150 RPM
• Fan Max Airflow: 89 CFM
• Fan Max Static Pressure: 59 mmH20
• Fan Noise: 7 dBA (max)
• Fan Bearing: Rifle bearing
• Fan Connector: 4-pin PWM + 3-pin 5V ARGB
• LCD Screen: 1” IPS 480 x 480
• Warranty: 3 years

Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GLS PCIE5 750W – Available now from Amazon priced at £104.22 HERE.

• Compact Size – 150 mm long and 150 mm wide ATX form factor ensures a comfortable and easy fit in most PC cases, freeing up more space for cable management and airflow.
• 80 Plus Gold Certified – Up to 90% efficiency, ideal for powering hardware with high energy demands, such as GPUs and CPUs.
• Native 12V-2×6 – Equipped with native 12V-2×6 PCIe connector to deliver up to 600W of power to support PCIe 5.1 GPUs.
• Durable Design – Featuring LLC half-bridge with DC-to-DC converter and an active PFC design ensures a reliable output with OCP / OTP / OPP / SCP / OVP / UVP / SIP / NLO protection.

Specifications

• Efficiency Rating: 80 PLUS Gold (up to 90%)
• Modular: Yes (Fully Modular)
• Cooling: 135 mm Fan With Fluid Dynamic Bearing
• Dimensions (D × W × H): 150 × 150 × 86 mm
• Electrical: Active PFC
• Input Voltage Range: 100–240V~
• Input Frequency Range: 50–60 Hz
• Rated Power: 750W
• Power Excursion: 1650W (up to 220% for 100μs)
• Protections: OCP/OTP/OPP/SCP/OVP/UVP/SIP/NLO
• Connectors: 1× ATX, 2× EPS, 1× PCIe 5.1, 4× PCIe, 5× SATA, 2× Peripheral, 1× FDD (4 pin)

Build Specification:

• CPU – Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
• Motherboard – MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi
• Graphics Card – MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G World of Warcraft MIDNIGHT VOID EDITION OC
• Memory – 48GB (2 x 24GB modules) G.SKILL Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5-8200
• Storage – 1TB TeamGroup T-Force Cardea A440 Pro Special Series M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
• CPU Cooler – MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13 360
• Power Supply – MSI MAG A750GLS PCIE5 750W
• Chassis – Lian Li Lancool 217 INF
• Operating System – Windows 11

Be sure to check out the RTX 5070 World of Warcraft Midnight Edition on Currys HERE.

KitGuru says: This new series of graphics cards will certainly appeal to die-hard World Of Warcraft fans and the bold colour schemes bring some life to your PC build!

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