Today we’ve got a white-themed gaming PC build courtesy of ASUS. The focal point is the PRIME AP303 TG White case, paired with a TUF Gaming X870-Pro WiFi 7 motherboard and ASUS’s PRIME Radeon RX 9070 XT OC in white. Cooling the CPU is the TUF Gaming LC III 360 ARGB LCD White Edition, giving us plenty of cooling performance as well as a snazzy-looking LCD and, of course, RGB illumination. So that’s all the Asus hardware we’ll be using, let’s get this system built and see how it turns out…

Case: Asus Prime AP303 TG White – Available from Scan priced at £94.99 HERE.

• Compact But Capable – The PRIME AP303 packs a full ATX-sized platform into a compact 44-litre chassis, while still supporting graphics cards up to 360mm, large radiators up to 60mm thick and ATX power supplies up to 180mm long.
• Built For High-end Hardware – A dedicated graphics card bracket helps support cards between 310mm and 360mm, reducing sag and movement, while the case also provides up to seven fan mounting positions for high-performance cooling.
• Smart Connectivity and Cable Management – The front I/O is equipped with a 20Gbps USB Type-C port, while a 34mm-wide compartment behind the motherboard provides loads of room for keeping your cabling neat and tidy.

Specifications

• Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
• Drive Bays: 1 x 2.5″/3.5″ Combo Bay, 2 x 2.5″ Bays
• Expansion Slots: 7
• Front I/O: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x Headphone/Microphone
• Top Radiator Support: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm, 140mm, 120mm
• Rear Radiator Support: 120mm
• Top Fan Support: 3 x 140mm, 3 x 120mm
• Rear Fan Support: 1 x 120mm
• Pre-installed Fans: 1 x 120mm Rear Fan
• Maximum CPU Cooler Height: 165mm
• Maximum GPU Length: 360mm
• Maximum PSU Length: 180mm
• Dust Filters: Removable Bottom Dust Filter
• Maximum Cable Management Space: 34mm
• Dimensions: 215 x 425 x 485mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 6.8kg (Mesh Edition), 7.8kg (Tempered Glass Edition)

Graphics Card: Asus Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT OC – Available from Amazon priced at £719.99 HERE.

• Triple Axial-tech Fans – The Prime RX 9070 XT White OC Edition uses three Axial-tech fans to deliver high airflow and help keep temperatures under control.
• Phase-change GPU Thermal Pad – Its equipped with a phase-change thermal pad on the GPU, designed to improve heat transfer and help maximise cooling performance.
• White-themed Design – Prime RX 9070 XT OC Edition gets a clean white finish, making it particularly well suited to the all-white ASUS builds while still giving a premium subtle look.

Specifications

• Graphics Engine: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
• Bus Standard: PCI Express 5.0
• OpenGL: OpenGL® 4.6
• Video Memory: 16GB GDDR6
• Engine Clock: OC Mode (GPU Tweak III) – Up to 3030MHz Boost Clock / Up to 2480MHz Game Clock, Default Mode – Up to 3010MHz Boost Clock / Up to 2460MHz Game Clock
• Stream Processors: 4096
• Memory Speed: 20Gbps
• Memory Interface: 256-bit
• Maximum Digital Resolution: 7680 x 4320
• Display Outputs: 1 x HDMI 2.1b, 3 x DisplayPort 2.1a
• HDCP Support: HDCP 2.3
• Maximum Displays: 4
• CrossFire Support: No
• Accessories: Thank You Card, Speedsetup Manual, ASUS Velcro Hook & Loop White
• Software: ASUS GPU Tweak III & Drivers
• Dimensions: 312 x 130 x 50mm (L x W x H)
• Recommended PSU: 750W
• Power Connectors: 3 x 8-pin
• Expansion Slot: 2.5-slot

Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X870-Pro WiFi7 W Neo – Available from Scan priced at £302.99 HERE.

• Serious Power Delivery – Equipped with a 16+2+1 power-stage design rated at 80A and enlarged VRM heatsinks, the X870-Pro WiFi7 W NEO is built to deliver stable power to the latest AMD Ryzen processors, even under sustained workloads.
• PCIe 5.0 and High-Speed Storage – PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot for the graphics card, plus two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, giving the platform all the bandwidth needed for next-generation GPUs and ultra-fast NVMe storage.
• WiFi 7 and 5Gb Ethernet – Networking is sorted with WiFi 7 and onboard 5Gb Ethernet, while USB4 40Gbps and a front-panel USB 20Gbps Type-C connection add plenty of high-speed connectivity.

Specifications

• CPU Support: AMD Socket AM5 – Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• Chipset: AMD X870
• Form Factor: ATX – 30.5 x 24.4cm
• Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256GB
• Memory Speed: Up to 8600+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series
• Memory Features: AMD EXPO, ASUS AEMP, NitroPath DRAM Technology, DIMM Fit & DIMM Fit Pro
• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4/x2 mode depending on configuration)
• Storage: 4 x M.2 slots, including 2 x PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4
• SATA: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
• RAID: AMD RAIDXpert2 – RAID 0/1/5/10
• Networking: 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, 2×2 802.11be, 2.4/5/6GHz, up to 160MHz bandwidth
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4 with LE Audio
• Rear USB: 2 x USB4 40Gbps Type-C, 3 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
• Front USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS fast charging, 2 x USB 5Gbps, 6 x USB 2.0
• Display Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB4 Type-C display outputs
• Audio: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1-channel High Definition Audio
• Audio Quality: Up to 120dB SNR stereo playback and 113dB SNR recording
• Fan Headers: 1 x CPU Fan, 1 x CPU OPT, 1 x AIO Pump, 4 x Chassis Fan, 1 x W_PUMP+
• RGB: 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
• Power Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX, 2 x 8-pin CPU power
• Rear I/O: USB4, USB 10Gbps, USB 5Gbps, USB 2.0, HDMI, Wi-Fi, 5Gb Ethernet, 3 x Audio, BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons
• BIOS: 64MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Special Features:2 Q-Latch/Q-Release, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, SafeSlot, TUF LANGuard, DIGI+ VRM and VRM heatsinks
• Operating System: Windows 11
• Accessories: ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 2 x SATA cables, TUF Gaming sticker, M.2 accessories and screw package, Quick Start Guide

AIO CPU Cooler: Asus TUF Gaming LC III 360 ARGB LCD White Edition – Available from Scan priced at £184.99 HERE.

• 8-inch IPS LCD Display – LC III 360 features a full-colour 2.8-inch IPS display that can show live hardware information, clock mode, themed animations, or your own custom images and videos.
• Integrated ARGB Fans – Comes with three 120mm ARGB fans onto the radiator, with up to 90.78 CFM airflow and 82 mmH₂O static pressure. A single cable connection handles both fan power and lighting, helping cut down on cable clutter.
• Upgraded Three-phase Pump – It's equipped with a three-phase, six-slot, four-pole design, which ASUS says improves efficiency by up to 30%, reduces noise and provides up to 2x the lifespan of standard two-pole pump designs.

Specifications

• Water Block Dimensions:9 x 77 x 67.1mm
• CPU Plate Material: Copper
• Radiator Dimensions: 397 x 120 x 27mm
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Tubing: Sleeved Rubber Tube
• Tube Length: 400mm
• Fans: 3 x TUF GAMING LC III 360 ARGB MF-12 120mm Fans
• Fan Dimensions: 360 x 120 x 26.6mm
• Fan Speed: 650–2600 ±10% RPM
• Static Pressure:82mmH₂O
• Airflow:78 CFM
• Noise:4dB(A)
• Fan Control: PWM/DC
• Display:8-inch Full-Colour IPS LCD
• Lighting: ASUS Aura Sync Support
• CPU Compatibility: Intel LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 / AMD AM5, AM4
• Warranty: 6 years

Build Specification

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Motherboard – Asus TUF Gaming X870-Pro WiFi7 W Neo
• Graphics Card – Asus Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT OC
• Memory – 32GB (2 x 16GB Modeuls) G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000
• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP600 Elite PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVME SSD
• CPU Cooler – Asus TUF Gaming LC III 360 ARGB LCD White Edition
• Power Supply – Seasonic Focus ATX3 GX-1000
• Chassis – Asus Prime AP303 TG White
• Operating System – Windows 11

KitGuru says: Enjoy the build!

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For our latest Featured Build, we’re going all-in with some of MSI’s most extreme hardware, including the massive MEG Maestro 900R chassis, the flagship MEG X870E Godlike X Edition motherboard and an RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid graphics card. CPU cooling comes courtesy of MSI’s MEG CoreLiquid E15 360mm AIO, and the system is powered by the MAG A1200PLS PSU. It’s big, it’s powerful and it’s completely over the top… so let’s get this monster build underway!

 

Case: MSI MEG Maestro 900R – Available HERE.

• A Showcase Chassis: The MEG Maestro 900R uses a centre motherboard layout combined with three-sided panoramic tempered glass, placing high-end hardware into the focal point of the build rather than hiding it away inside a conventional box.
• Flexible Building: A detachable motherboard tray can also be rotated into four different orientations, giving builders freedom to prioritise aesthetics, airflow or simply make the assembly process a little easier.
• Built for Extreme Hardware: With support for up to 14 fans and dual 420mm radiators, along with vertical GPU mounting and included PCIe 5.0 riser cable, the Maestro 900R has the hardware support you'd expect from a flagship full-tower case.

Specifications

• Case Form Factor: Full Tower
• Motherboard Support: E-ATX / ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
• Expansion Slots: 8+3
• Maximum GPU Length: 440 mm
• Maximum CPU Cooler Height: 170 mm
• Power Supply Support: ATX
• Maximum PSU Length: 200 mm
• I/O Ports: 1x LED Switch Button, 1x Mic-in / Audio-out, 1x Power Button, 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4x USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C
• Drive Support: Up to 9 x 2.5″ SSD, Up to 5 x 3.5″ HDD
• Fan Support: Top: 4 x 120 mm / 3x 140 mm / 3 x 160 mm, Side: 6 x 120 mm, Bottom: 4 x 120 mm / 3 x 140 mm / 3 x 160 mm
• Pre-installed Fans: 3 x 160 mm ARGB fans at the bottom
• Radiator Support: Top: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420 mm, Side: 120 / 240 / 360 mm, Bottom: 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360 / 420 mm
• Dimensions: 695 x 379 x 671 mm
• Net Weight: 33 kg
• Gross Weight: 38 kg

Graphics Card: MSI RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID – Available HERE. 

• Hybrid Cooling: The SUPRIM LIQUID combines air and liquid cooling, with a patented water block covering the GPU and VRAM alongside a 360mm radiator and MSI STORMFORCE fans. A serious cooling solution for a serious GPU.
• Flagship Design: MSI has gone all-out on build quality, with diamond-cut lines, polished and bevelled metal edges, a multi-finish metal backplate and integrated LED lighting. The RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid is clearly designed to look as premium as it performs.
• Performance or Silence: Dual BIOS gives you the choice between Gaming mode for maximum performance or Silent mode when you want to keep noise down. The card also features HCI chokes, DrMOS power stages, high-quality thermal pads and a reinforced 2oz copper PCB.

Specifications

• Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
• Interface: PCI Express Gen 5 x16
• Core Clocks: Gaming Mode – Extreme Performance: 2580 MHz (MSI Center), Gaming Mode – Boost: 2565 MHz, Silent Mode – Extreme Performance: 2527 MHz (MSI Center), Silent Mode – Boost: 2512 MHz
• CUDA Cores: 21,760
• Memory Speed: 28 Gbps
• Memory: 32GB GDDR7
• Memory Bus: 512-bit
• Outputs: 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b
• HDCP Support: Yes
• Power Consumption: Gaming Mode: 600 W, Silent Mode: 575 W
• Power Connectors: 1x 16-pin (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)
• Recommended PSU: 1000 W
• Card Dimensions: 280 x 148 x 51 mm
• Radiator Dimensions: 394 x 121 x 55 mm
• Tube Length: 450 mm
• Weight: 2969 g (card) / 4273 g (package)
• DirectX Version Support: 12 Ultimate
• OpenGL Version Support:6
• Maximum Displays: 4
• G-SYNC Technology: Yes
• Digital Maximum Resolution: 7680 x 4320

Motherboard: MSI MEG X870E Godlike X Edition – Available from Scan HERE.

• Flagship X Edition: Featuring a 24+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A Smart Power Stages, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors and a 10-layer 2oz copper PCB, so that this board can handle serious CPU performance and overclocking.
• An Impressive Display: The 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III LCD provides real-time hardware monitoring, troubleshooting information, BIOS update status and system clock functionality, while allowing for customisation. It's a superb addition for a flagship motherboard — helping it stand out in a showcase build.
• Storage and Connectivity Galore: Five onboard M.2 slots, plus the included M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 expansion card, adding another two Lightning Gen 5 M.2 slots. There’s also dual PCIe 5.0 slots, 10G and 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, USB4 and front-mounted USB 20Gbps with 60W USB Power Delivery.

Specifications

• Chipset: AMD X870E
• CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• CPU Socket: AM5
• Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM
• Maximum Memory Capacity: 256GB
• Memory Speed: DDR5 9200–5600 MT/s (OC) / 5600–4800 MT/s (JEDEC)
• Memory Features: AMD EXPO, dual-channel mode, non-ECC unbuffered memory and CUDIMM support
• Onboard Graphics: 2x USB Type-C DisplayPort via USB4, supporting up to 4K @ 60Hz
• Expansion Slots: 2x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x4, PCIe 5.0 support
• Audio: Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA
• Audio Support:1-channel USB high-performance audio, S/PDIF output and up to 32-bit/384kHz playback on the front panel
• Storage: 7x onboard M.2 slots, 2x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x2, 1x additional PCIe 4.0 x4
• Additional M.2 Storage: 2x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots via the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card
• SATA: 4x SATA 6Gbps
• RAID: RAID 0, 1 and 10 for SATA; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for M.2 NVMe
• USB: 4x USB 2.0 (front), 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A (front), 8x USB 10Gbps Type-A (rear), 5x USB 10Gbps Type-C (rear), 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C (front),1x USB 20Gbps Type-C (front), 2x USB 40Gbps Type-C (rear)
• LAN: 1x Marvell AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN + 1x Realtek 8126 5Gbps LAN
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7
• Wi-Fi Speed: Up to 5.8Gbps
• Wi-Fi Bands:4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4
• Internal I/O: CPU fan, 2x pump/system fan, thermal sensor connectors, RGB, front-panel connectors and additional USB headers
• LED Features: Dynamic Dashboard III, EZ Digi-Debug LED and EZ LED Control switch

AIO CPU Cooler: MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360 – Available HERE.

• Curved Display: E15 360 features a huge 6.67-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 110-degree curved viewing angle, supporting custom animations, images and videos. It can operate in full-screen, split-screen or extended-display modes, making it more than just a fancy pump cover.
• Laminar Focus Cooling: MSI’s three-fan setup uses Laminar Focus Technology, with the middle fan spinning in reverse to reduce turbulence, smooth out airflow and cut down noise. There’s also a 30mm-thick radiator and a cooling safeguard that automatically ramps up the remaining fans if one fails.
• Clean Installation: Slick installation process with its EZ Conn single-cable design, connecting the screen, fans, ARGB and pump through one cable. The magnetic POGO-PIN screen also simplifies installation, while the 90-degree tube clips help keep the tubing looking neat and tidy.

Specifications

• Pump Speed: 3000 ± 300 RPM
• Load Current: 0.52 ± 0.104 A
• Power Consumption: 6.24 ± 1.248 W
• Life Expectancy: 50,000 hours at 40°C
• CPU Block Dimensions: 71.63 x 68.5 x 64.97 mm
• Display Size: 6.67″
• Panel Type: OLED
• Panel Resolution: 2240 x 1080
• Radiator Size: 360 mm
• Dimensions: 397 x 124.5 x 30 mm
• Material: Aluminium
• Tube Length: 390 mm
• Tube Material: EPDM + IIR
• Fan Dimensions: 362 x 125 x 28.4 mm
• Fan Quantity: 3
• Fan Speed: 800–2300 ± 230 RPM
• Fan Airflow: 217.91 CFM
• Fan Air Pressure: 3.84 mm-H₂O
• Fan Noise: 39.58 dBA
• Fan Bearing: FDB
• Fan Life Expectancy: 40,000 hours at 40°C
• Fan Rated Current: 0.68 ± 0.15 A (set)
• Fan Power Consumption: 8.16 W (set)
• LED: ARGB Gen2
• CPU Socket Support: Intel: LGA 1700 / LGA 1851, AMD: AM5 / AM4

Power Supply: MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 – Available from OCUK priced at £179.99 HERE.

• Latest High-End GPU Ready: With 1200W of power, ATX 3.1 compliance and a native 12V-2×6 PCIe 5.1 connector capable of delivering up to 600W, the A1200PLS is designed with today’s most demanding GPUs in mind. It also supports up to 235% total power excursion and 3x GPU power excursion.
• Platinum Power Delivery: MAG A1200PLS carries an 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency certification, while MSI uses a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan to help keep noise levels down and maintain a longer fan lifespan. Plus a 105°C main capacitor for added durability.
• Protection Built In: It’s equipped with GPU Safeguard, which monitors the 12V-2×6 connector and provides real-time alerts, alongside Fan Safeguard and a comprehensive set of protections including OCP, OTP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP and NLO. Plenty of protection for some seriously expensive hardware.

Specifications

• Efficiency Rating: 80 PLUS Platinum
• Power Output: 1200W
• Modular: Fully Modular
• Form Factor: ATX
• Dimensions: 150 x 150 x 86 mm
• PFC Type: Active PFC
• Input Voltage Range: 100–240 VAC
• Input Frequency Range: 50–60 Hz
• Fan Size: 135 mm
• Fan Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
• Protection: OVP, OCP, OTP, OPP, SCP, UVP, SIP, NLO
• Connectors: 1x Mothertboard 24-pin, 1x EPS 4+4-pin + 1x 8-pin, 1x PCIe5 12+4-pin / 600W, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 3x Molex 4-pin

Build Specification

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Motherboard – MSI MEG X870E Godlike X Edition
• Graphics Card – MSI RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID
• Memory – 32GB (2 x 16GB Modeuls) G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000
• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP600 Elite PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVME SSD
• CPU Cooler – MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360
• Power Supply – MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5
• Chassis – MSI MEG Maestro 900R
• Operating System – Windows 11

KitGuru says: Is it possible to pack in any more high-end MSI hardware than this? The MEG Maestro 900R might be one of the most expensive PC cases we have ever seen, but it sure is one of a kind!

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The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ arrives with a staggering £1400 price tag and a bold promise to redefine handheld gaming. Powered by Intel's brand-new Arc G3 Extreme APU and backed by a massive 80Wh battery and a 120Hz display, on paper it certainly looks like a portable powerhouse. But with the shadow of Windows 11 looming over the handheld form factor, does this incredible hardware actually deliver a cohesive gaming experience, or is it severely let down by its own operating system?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:09 Core specs
01:57 Performance analysis
03:38 The screen + battery
05:14 Speakers (with soundtest!)
06:14 Controls, vibration motor, Hall effect!
07:35 Quick-fire other thoughts
10:42 The software…
12:36 Can Linux fix it?
15:25 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

• Processor: Intel Arc G3 Extreme APU (14 Cores: 2P, 8E, 4LPE).
• Graphics: Intel B390 GPU (Shared TDP with CPU).
• RAM: 32 GB LPDDR5x.
• Display: 8-inch IPS, 1920×1200, 120Hz.
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD.
• Battery: 80Wh with 65W USB-C Charging (Dual Type-C ports).
• Controls: Hall Effect analog sticks & Triggers
• Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213, Bluetooth v6
• Operating System: Windows 11

Closing Thoughts

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is a device of extreme highs and frustrating lows. On the hardware front, the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme APU is an absolute marvel. It intelligently balances power between the CPU and the new B390 GPU, allowing us to run Cyberpunk 2077 on the High preset at 80fps using Performance XeSS upscaling. Paired with a massive 80Wh battery, crisp speakers, and Hall Effect analog sticks that guarantee no stick drift, it fundamentally redefines the performance limits of a handheld. You even get full performance on battery down to 10% charge.

However, a gaming handheld is only as good as its software, and this is where the Claw lands flat on its face. Windows 11 completely ruins the portable experience. The device routinely woke up from sleep on its own (I even had it hotbox itself in my backpack on multiple occasions) and basic reboots were constantly delayed by aggressive background updates and who knows what else. The mix of Xbox, MSI Command Center, and standard Windows overlays creates a convoluted user experience.

We attempted to fix the software woes by installing CachyOS Handheld Edition (Linux). While this miraculously solved the sleep issues and standby battery drain, the Intel Arc G3 Extreme platform is simply too new. The Linux drivers cannot yet match the gaming performance of Windows 11. Until the Linux drivers mature, you are stuck fighting Windows on a £1,400 device, preventing this powerful handheld from getting the recommendation the hardware deserves.

You can buy the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ for £1400 HERE.

Pros:

• Intel Arc G3 Extreme delivers top-tier handheld performance.
• Massive 80Wh battery allows for 2+ hours of heavy AAA gaming with maxed out TDP or 6+ hours on lighter titles.
• Hall Effect analog sticks completely eliminate the risk of stick drift.
• Surprisingly crisp, loud internal speakers with a decent amount of body.
• Delivers full gaming performance on battery power.

Cons:

• Windows 11 experience is poor (randomly wakes from sleep, excessive background updates).
• The 1920×1200 IPS screen isn't bright enough for outdoor use and drains battery faster.
• Very expensive at £1400.
• Linux gaming drivers for the new APU are currently too immature to match Windows 11 performance.
• Bulky design with protruding analog sticks makes it difficult to pack in a bag.
• Handles get noticeably warm during long sessions, causing sweaty palms.

KitGuru says: The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ features revolutionary hardware and incredible gaming performance, but it is fundamentally crippled by a frustrating Windows 11 experience and an eyebrow-raising price tag.

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In our latest featured build video, we're putting together a seriously clean GAMDIAS sponsored PC, featuring the panoramic ATLAS P6 CG case, the CHIONE P5 Pro AIO cooler and the high-end THOR P2 1350P power supply. There's no talking, no music and no distractions, we're building the system ASMR style, so you can sit back and enjoy every click, snap and satisfying sound as the build comes together…

Case: Gamdias Atlas P6 CG – MSRP $159.90

• Panoramic Showcase Design: The ATLAS P6 CG features a three-sided, columnless tempered glass layout with a one-piece curved glass panel, giving your components a clear 270-degree view. GAMDIAS has even included a dedicated display stage with an omnidirectional spotlight, so you can show off a favourite figure alongside the hardware.
• Four ARGB Fans and Unique Airflow Layout: Cooling is handled by four pre-installed 120mm NOTUS M1 ARGB PWM fans, backed up by an 8-port PWM/ARGB hub. The case uses a chimney-style airflow design, with three bottom-mounted intake fans and a rear exhaust, while the slanted bottom intake is designed to direct airflow towards the GPU.
• Built For High-End Hardware: The ATLAS P6 CG supports ATX motherboards, 360mm radiators and graphics cards up to 425mm long. It also supports connector-hidden motherboards for a cleaner-looking build, while the generous 90mm cable-routing space and adjustable GPU support bracket should make cable management and installation a little easier.

Specifications

• Case Type: Mid Tower
• Motherboard Support: ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
• Synchronization: 5V 3-Pin Addressable Header
• Colour: Black
• Expansion Slots: 7
• Materials: SPCC / ABS / Tempered Glass
• Windows: Front / Left / Right
• Radiator Support: Top: 360mm / 280mm; Rear: 120mm
• Fan Support: Top: 3 × 120mm / 2 × 140mm; Rear: 1 × 120mm; Bottom: 3 × 120mm
• Pre-installed Fans: 1 × 120mm PWM ARGB rear fan; 3 × 120mm PWM ARGB bottom fans
• Drive Bays: 2 × 3.5″ or 1 × 2.5″ + 1 × 3.5″ (HDD cage); 1 × 2.5″
• I/O: 1 × USB Type-C, 2 × USB 3.0, 1 × HD Audio, 1 × LED Control, 1 × Showcase Lighting Switch
• CPU Cooler Clearance: 165mm
• Graphics Card Clearance: 425mm
• PSU Clearance: 200mm
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 432 × 285 × 465mm
• Pre-installed Control Box: 8-port hub

AIO CPU Cooler: CHIONE P5-360 PRO – MSRP $159.90

• 4-inch Customisable IPS LCD Screen: CHIONE P5 Pro features a 3.4-inch, 480 × 480 IPS screen, which can display real-time system information alongside custom images and animated GIFs. The magnetic display is also rotatable, while GAMDIAS' ZEUS CAST software lets you adjust the orientation and brightness to suit your build.
• Premium 360mm Cooling Setup: The CHIONE P5-360 combines a 360mm radiator with three 120mm hydraulic-bearing PWM fans with speeds up to 2200 RPM, for 81.81 CFM of airflow and 3.15 mmH₂O of static pressure. The cooler also features an upgraded copper coldplate with 0.12mm microflow channels and a pump running at up to 2700 RPM.
• Keep Your Build Looking Clean: GAMDIAS has included hidden cable routing to reduce cable clutter. The cooler also supports 30 built-in lighting effects and motherboard ARGB synchronisation via a 5V 3-pin header, with support for the latest Intel LGA 1851 and AMD AM5 platforms.

Specifications

• Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA 2066 / 2011-v3 / 2011 / 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1151 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156; AMD AM5 / AM4 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / FM2+ / FM2 / FM1
• Radiator Dimensions: 396 × 120 × 27 mm
• Tube Material: EPDM
• Base Plate Material: Copper
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Sleeved Tubing: Yes
• Pump Rated Voltage: 12V
• Pump Speed: 2700 RPM ±10%
• Pump Connector: 4-pin
• Fan Dimensions: 120 × 120 × 25 mm
• Fan Speed: 400–2200 RPM ±10%
• Noise Level: 11–34.91 dBA
• Airflow: 81 CFM
• Static Pressure: 15 mmH₂O
• Bearing Type: Hydraulic Bearing
• Rated Voltage: 12V (Fan) / 5V (LED)
• Connector: PWM and 5V ARGB Sync
• PWM Control: Yes
• Motherboard RGB Sync: 5V 3-pin addressable (digital) RGB header only

Power Supply: Gamdias THOR P2 1350P – MSRP $159.90

• 1350W Platinum-Rated Power: The THOR P2-1350P is a serious high-end unit, combining a huge 1350W output with 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency, making it well suited to demanding gaming PCs and workstations.
• Ready For Next-Generation GPUs: ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 compliance, plus a native 600W 12V-2×6 connector, the THOR P2-1350P is designed to handle the latest high-performance graphics cards and their demanding power requirements.
• Premium Components, 12-year Warranty: GAMDIAS has equipped THOR P2 with 100% Japanese capacitors, a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan with a Zero Fan mode at low loads, comprehensive electrical protections and an impressive 12-year warranty.

Specifications

• Type: ATX 3.1
• Efficiency: 80 PLUS Platinum
• Power Factor Correction: APFC with a PF value of 0.99
• Motherboard Sync Support: No
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 160 × 150 × 86 mm
• C6/C7 Power State Support: Yes
• AC Input: 100–240V~, 16–10A, 50–60Hz
• DC Outputs: +3.3V / +5V / +12V / -12V / +5Vsb
• Maximum Output Current: 20A / 20A / 70.8A / 0.3A / 3A
• Maximum Output Power: 100W / 1350W / 3.6W / 15W
• Total Power: 1350W
• Peak Power: 1755W
• Protection: OVP / UVP / OPP / SCP / OCP / OTP
• Main Power Connector: 1 × 20+4-pin
• CPU Power Connectors: 1 × 4+4-pin and 1 × 8-pin
• PCIe Connectors: 3 × 6+2-pin
• 12V-2×6 Connector: 1 × 12+4-pin
• SATA Connectors: 6
• Molex Connectors: 2
• Modular Design: Fully modular
• Cables: Flat cables
• Capacitors: Japanese capacitors

Build Specification

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Motherboard – MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi
• Graphics Card – Sapphire Radeon RX 9070XT Nitro+
• Memory – 32GB (2 x 16GB Modeuls) G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000
• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP600 Elite PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVME SSD
• CPU Cooler – Gamdias CHIONE P5-360 Pro AIO Liquid Cooler
• Power Supply – Gamdias THOR P2 1350P ATX3.1 80+ Platinum
• Chassis – Gamdias Atlas P6 CG
• Operating System – Windows 11

KitGuru says: Gamdias' new Atlas P6 CG panoramic case works well with the CHIONE P5 Pro AIO screen and the THOR P2 1350P power supply has the grunt for any high-end gaming system.

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The PCSpecialist Momentum Pro enters the market at £1099 as part of a Back to School promotion, attempting to strike a delicate balance between price and performance in 2026. By pairing older AM4 components with a modern AMD RX 9060 XT, it looks like a calculated compromise for budget-conscious gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p. But does relying on a last-gen CPU, DDR4 memory, and a budget motherboard hold this machine back, or is it exactly the kind of balanced configuration students and gamers need right now?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:39 A message for the parents…
03:44 The hardware
05:09 The are compromises…
06:23 SSD + memory performance
07:21 A520 motherboard
09:00 Memory upgrade + build quality
10:05 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X.
• Motherboard: ASUS PRIME A520M-A II/CSM (PCIe Gen 3).
• Memory: 16GB PCS PRO DDR4 3200MHz (CL22).
• Graphics: AMD RADEON RX 9060 XT (16GB VRAM).
• Storage: 1TB PCS M.2 PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD (TLC NAND).
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home (BitLocker enabled by default).

Closing Thoughts

The PCSpecialist Momentum Pro is a machine defined by its compromises, but they are mostly the right ones for 2026. By utilizing the older AM4 platform, DDR4 memory, and a Ryzen 7 5700X, PCSpecialist managed to squeeze the highly capable 16GB RX 9060 XT into a £1099 budget. In our testing, this allowed the Momentum Pro to nearly match the gaming performance of the last PCSpecialist build that we tested a few months back that retailed for £600 more. In day to day use it easily chews through 1080p and 1440p titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Returnal.

The assembly quality remains fantastic, with great cable management and cool, quiet operation.

However, corners – understandably – had to be cut to hit the price point. The biggest disappointment is the ASUS A520 motherboard. Not only does it limit you to PCIe Gen 3 speeds (which hampers future SSD upgrades, though it barely affects the GPU), but it also locks users out of AMD's Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO). The 5700X has massive thermal headroom in this build, but it's not possible undervolt it or raise the conservative 77W power limit to get free performance. Furthermore, the included USB WiFi dongle is poor and needs to be replaced if you rely on WiFi. We're also not keen on seeing Norton installed out of the box.

Nonetheless, if you are a parent looking for a machine that can handle schoolwork, coding, and heavy gaming right out of the box, this is a fantastic deal. Just make sure to plug in an Ethernet cable and spend a few minutes uninstalling the bloatware.

You can buy the PCSpecialist Momentum Pro for £1099 HERE.

Pros:

• The RX 9060 XT with 16GB VRAM provides excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance.
• Fantastic assembly quality, cable management, and quiet cooling.
• Smart compromises keep the price at a highly competitive £1099.
• The motherboard retains 4 RAM slots for easy future upgrades to 32GB.

Cons:

• The A520 motherboard locks out PBO, preventing free CPU performance tweaks.
• Included USB WiFi dongle is slow and should be replaced or bypassed with Ethernet.
• Motherboard is limited to PCIe Gen 3, limiting future SSD upgrades.
• Pre-installed bloatware (Norton) and default BitLocker actively harm system performance.

KitGuru says: The Momentum Pro proves that pairing last-gen components with a modern GPU is a winning strategy for budget gamers, provided you can look past a restrictive motherboard.

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There’s no shortage of pre-built gaming PC deals on Amazon, but to get one at $300 off is definitely a rarity. Fortunately, the ASUS ROG G700 is certainly a powerhouse that will sate the requirements of gamers and creative professionals. In addition to sporting NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070, the desktop also ships with double the standard RAM count, all at $1,999.99. The powerful configuration of the ASUS ROG G700 comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with 20 cores to boost productivity and multi-core performance The RTX 5070 packs more than sufficient graphics horsepower to run AAA games at […]

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Since our last ADATA XPG featured build, there's been a lot of new hardware launched with an uptick in case vendors turning to the Micro ATX form factor again. Adata has a new Micro ATX chassis, the Valor Air and Mesh. For this featured build, we've picked up the Valor Mesh accompanied by some other Adata XPG hardware, including 32GB XPG ARMAX DDR5, an Adata Legend 860 M.2 SSD, Levante II 240mm AIO and the Core Reactor II power supply.

Case: Adata XPG VALOR Mesh Nano – MSRP $66.31

• Compact Mesh-Front Airflow Design – The XPG VALOR Mesh Nano prioritises cooling with fully ventilated panels, allowing unrestricted airflow to high-performance components while maintaining a clean and understated aesthetic.
• Small Form Factor, Big Hardware Support – Despite its compact footprint, the VALOR Mesh Nano supports high-end hardware, offering compatibility with large graphics cards, multiple cooling configurations and modern small form factor builds without feeling restrictive.
• Builder-Friendly Interior Layout – Thoughtful cable management options and an uncluttered internal design make the VALOR Mesh Nano straightforward to build, helping first-timers and enthusiasts alike achieve a tidy, professional-looking system.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 357 x 220 x 436mm
• Available Colours: Black or White
• Chassis Material: SPCC steel construction
• Form Factor: Mid-tower design
• Motherboard Support: Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX
• Expansion Slots: 5
• Storage Support: 2x 2.5-inch drives and 1x 3.5-inch drive
• Front I/O: 1x USB 3.2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, hybrid audio jack, power button and reset button
• Included Cooling: 1x 120mm ARGB fan pre-installed
• Fan Support: Up to 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm top fans, 1x 120mm rear fan and 2x 120mm bottom fans
• Radiator Support: Up to 360mm or 240mm at the top, plus a 120mm rear radiator
• Component Clearance: Supports GPUs up to 370mm, CPU air coolers up to 170mm tall and power supplies up to 170mm long
• Weight:15kg

RAM: 32GB XPG ARMAX DDR5-6000 – Available from OcUK Priced at £449.99 HERE.

• DDR5-6000 Sweet Spot Performance – Operating at DDR5-6000 MT/s, the ARMAX kit hits the current performance sweet spot for modern AMD gaming systems, delivering a boost over standard DDR5 specs.
• Low-Profile, Cooler-Friendly Design – At just 39.5mm tall, the XRMAX heatspreader is designed to avoid conflicts with large tower coolers, making it particularly well-suited to compact and small form factor builds.
• Simple One-Click Overclocking Support – Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO compatibility allow users to enable the overclocked memory profile directly within the BIOS, taking the hassle out of memory tuning.

Specifications

• Memory Type: DDR5
• Form Factor: U-DIMM
• Colour: Black
• Capacities Available: 16GB / 32GB
• Tested Speeds: 5600 / 6000 MT/s
• Tested CAS Latencies: CL36
• Tested Operating Voltage: 1.1V – 1.4V
• SPD Speed: 4800 MT/s
• SPD CAS Latency: 36-38-38
• SPD Voltage: 1.1V
• Operating Temperature: 0°C – 85°C
• Dimensions (L x W x H):35 x 39.49 x 8.5mm
• Weight:16g / 46.74g (depending on kit)
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Storage: 1TB ADATA Legend 860 PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD – Available From OcUK Priced at £124.99 HERE.

• PCIe Gen4 x4 Performance with up to 6,000MB/s Speeds – The LEGEND 860 features a PCIe 4.0 interface for sequential read speeds of up to 6,000MB/s and write speeds of up to 5,000MB/s, a noticeable uplift over older Gen3 and SAT SSDs for all workloads.
• High-Capacity, Platform-Ready Storage Solution – Available in capacities up to 2TB, designed for gaming and creative systems, with high compatibility across the latest Intel and AMD platforms plus support for PS5 storage expansion.
• Built for Reliability with Advanced Data Technologies – Equipped with SLC caching, Host Memory Buffer (HMB), and LDPC error correction to improve data integrity, responsiveness, and sustained performance under demanding workloads, backed by a 5-year warranty.

Specifications

• Capacity: 500GB / 1TB / 2TB
• Form Factor:2 2280
• NAND Flash: 3D NAND
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
• Sequential Read Speed (Max): Up to 6,000MB/s (PC/Laptop)
• Sequential Write Speed (Max): Up to 5,000MB/s
• Dimensions: 80 x 22 x 3.13mm (with heatsink) or 80 x 22 x 2.15mm (without heatsink)
• Weight:5g (with heatsink) or 6.5g (without heatsink)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C – 85°C
• Shock Resistance: 1,500G / 0.5ms
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Endurance (Max Capacity): 640TBW
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty

AIO CPU Cooler: XPG Levante II 240 ARGB – MSRP $123.56

• Efficient 240mm AIO Cooling with Asetek Engineering – Built around a 240mm aluminium radiator paired with a copper cold plate and Asetek 7th Gen pump design, delivering strong thermal performance with efficient heat transfer and reliable CPU cooling.
• High-Airflow Dual 120mm ARGB Fans – Equipped with dual-ring 120mm PWM ARGB fans operating up to 2000 RPM, 61.5 CFM of airflow and strong static pressure for effective heat dissipation.
• Infinity Mirror ARGB Pump Design And Wide Platform Support – The pump features an infinity mirror aesthetic with addressable RGB lighting, while broad compatibility across modern Intel and AMD sockets ensures compatibility with a wide range of gaming systems.

Specifications

• Water Block Dimensions:5 x 72.5 x 50mm
• Water Block Material: Copper
• Control Mode: PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
• Thermal Paste: Pre-applied
• Tube Length: 400mm sleeved rubber tubing
• Radiator Size: 240mm class (272 x 121 x 27mm)
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Fan Size: 120 x 120 x 25mm
• Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
• Fan Speed: 600 – 2000 RPM
• Airflow: 61.5 CFM ±10%
• Static Pressure: 1.42 mm H₂O ±10%
• Noise Level: 18.17 dBA (average)
• CPU Socket Support: AMD: AM5 / AM4, Intel: LGA 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 115x
• Protection Features: Auto-restart function
• Weight: 1.79kg
• Warranty: 5 years

Power Supply: XPG Core Reactor II 850W 80+ Gold – MSRP $127.99

• ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.0 Ready Platform – Built to ATX 3.1 standards with native support for modern GPU power delivery, including 12VHPWR / 12V-2×6 connectivity, ensuring stable operation with next-gen graphics cards and transient load spikes.
• 80 PLUS Gold Efficiency with High-End Electrical Design – Delivers 80 PLUS Gold efficiency alongside strong power regulation, high power factor (>0.99), and full DC-to-DC conversion architecture for consistent and efficient output across rails.
• Fully-Featured Protection Suite & Long-Term Reliability – Features comprehensive protections including OCP, OVP, OPP, UVP, SCP, OTP, NLO and SIP, plus a high-quality FDB cooling fan and 100,000-hour MTBF for long-term system stability.

Specifications

• ATX Standard: ATX 3.1
• Efficiency Rating: 80 PLUS Gold
• Cybenetics Rating: Platinum
• Dimensions: 140 x 150 x 86mm
• Input Voltage: 100–240V
• Frequency: 47–63Hz
• Power Factor (PFC): >0.99
• Input Current: 850W: 12A
• DC Output Rails: +12V / +5V / +3.3V / -12V / +5Vsb
• +12V Rail Output:8A
• Power Excursion: Up to 235% rated power (100μs peak handling)
• Cooling: 120mm FDB fan
• Connectors: 24-pin ATX: 1, EPS 8-pin: 2, PCIe 6+2-pin: 3, 12V-2×6, Molex: up to 4
• Protections: OCP / OVP / OPP / OTP / UVP / SCP / NLO / SIP
• Operating Temperature: up to 50°C
• MTBF: 100,000 hours (full load)
• Certifications: CE / CB / FCC / TUV / cTUVus / UKCA / EAC / CCC / RCM and more
• Warranty: 10 years
• Weight: 3.1kg (package total)

Build Specification

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Motherboard – Sapphire Nitro+ B850M
• Graphics Card – ASRock Taichi Radeon RX 9070XT
• Memory – 32GB XPG ARMAX DDR5-6000
• Storage – 1TB ADATA Legend 860 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVME M.2 SSD
• CPU Cooler – XPG Levante 240 ARGB
• Power Supply – XPG Core Reactor II 850W 80+ Gold
• Chassis – XPG VALOR Mesh Nano
• Operating System – Windows 11

KitGuru says: XPG has a packed arsenal of gaming parts through the XPG line. Check them out for your next build!

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Starting out your AAA gaming journey from scratch, but don’t want to go through the hassle of ordering parts separately and assembling them one by one? What you need is a pre-built gaming PC, and what better way to spend $1,699.99 than by getting Andromeda Insights’ AMD Ultimate Budget build, which packs a Radeon RX 9070 XT, one of the best GPUs of this generation. Standard RAM and storage configurations make this gaming PC an excellent starting point  The powerful 4K-capable GPU is paired with a Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, which isn’t the most powerful, but you can always swap […]

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Today we are checking out the CyberPowerPC Infinity U7 Plus, a gaming prebuilt that comes with Intel’s 270K Plus CPU, an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB of DDR5. What makes this interesting, though, is that it’s priced at £2099 – the exact same figure as the last CyberPower system we reviewed, but that only came with an RTX 5070… so how has CyberPower done it? We’re going to take a close look at this system and find out…

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:47 Recapping our last CyberPower review
01:41 New MA-01 chassis
02:18 CPU, AIO, memory
03:18 SSD + GPU
04:19 Mobo, PSU + build
05:16 CPU, GPU behaviour
06:27 Noise and thermal imaging camera
07:03 CPU + system benchmarks
07:27 Gaming benchmarks: 5070 Ti vs 5070
10:22 4K gaming performance
12:25 Closing thoughts

• Special offers: Norton 360 VPN & Security for Gamers (1-year licence), Treeapp tree planting contribution
• Case: CyberPowerPC MA-01 Mid-Tower Gaming Case (Steel Gray, includes 6x ARGB 120mm fans)
• Processor (CPU): Intel® Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (24 cores: 8P up to 5.50GHz, 16E up to 4.70GHz, 125W TDP, 40MB cache, Intel Graphics)
• CPU promotion: Intel 26Q2-05 Spring Game Bundle (digital)
• CPU cooling: CyberPowerPC Elite ARGB 360mm AIO liquid cooler (black)
• Cooling upgrades: Thermal Grizzly premium thermal paste
• Motherboard: MSI PRO Z890-S WiFi (ATX, PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2, 3x M.2)
• Freebies: Intel 26Q2-10 Motherboard Game Bundle
• Memory (RAM): 32GB DDR5 5600MT/s (2x16GB)
• Graphics card (GPU): NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
• Power supply: Cooler Master Elite 850W 80+ Gold fully modular
• Primary storage: 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
• Sound: High-definition onboard audio
• Bluetooth: USB Bluetooth dongle
• Operating system: Windows 11 Home (no recovery media)
• Fast track service: Ready to ship same business day if order confirmed by 2PM
• Warranty: 5 years labour, 2 years parts, 12 months collect & return, lifetime technical support

You can buy the Infinity U7 Plus from CyberPowerPC for £2099 HERE.

Pros

• Cheaper than building it yourself.
• Clean chassis with knob-controlled RGB.
• Great for 1440p or 4K gaming.
• RTX 5070 Ti offers peace of mind with its 16GB framebuffer.
• Runs quiet and cool.
• Tidy cable management on front and back.

Cons

• Memory isn't the fastest at DDR5-5600 CL40.

KitGuru says: It's very hard to argue with the spec on offer from the Infinity U7 Plus, and the fact that it's cheaper to buy this than build an equivalent system yourself makes it a bit of a no-brainer.

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CyberPowerPC is kicking off its Back‑to‑School sale with discounts across desktops, laptops, monitors and peripherals, giving students and gamers a chance to upgrade their setups for less.

CyberPowerPC’s desktop range includes discounts on several next‑day systems. The Ultra 55 RTX pairs a Ryzen 5 CPU with an RTX 5060, 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, now down to £849. The Ultra 75 Ti steps things up with a Ryzen 7, RTX 5060 Ti, 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, discounted to £1,149. At the high end, the Ultra 87 RTX features a Ryzen 9 CPU, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM and a 2TB SSD, now available for £1699.

If you prefer a portable setup, CyberPowerPC also has laptop deals. The MSI Katana 15 HX is down to £1,399, the MSI Cyborg 15 is down to £1,049 and the ASUS V16 is currently discounted to £1,099.

Monitor deals include the MSI PRO MP251 E14L, a 1080p/144Hz display now at £58. The MAG 274QF offers 1440p resolution and a 180Hz refresh rate for £116. Those wanting premium image quality can opt for the MAG 274QP QD‑OLED X24, now reduced to £291.

If you need new peripherals, CyberPowerPC also has deals on the ASUS TUF M3 Gen II mouse for £18, the Keychron C2 Pro keyboard for £56, and the CyberPowerPC ‘The New Crew’ XXL mouse pad for £19.99.

You can find all of CyberPowerPC's current deals, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are you in the market for a new upgrade this summer?

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If you are shopping around for a pre-built gaming desktop at the moment then we have some recommendations for you! Recently, MSI rolled out a new line-up of ‘Powered by MSI' gaming systems across different vendors like CyberPowerPC, Storm Force, OCUK and more. 

MSI has introduced a new “Powered by MSI” certification system for pre‑built gaming PCs in the UK, giving buyers a clear indication of how many MSI components are used inside each system. There are benefits to utilising one company for as many parts as possible, as MSI says products across the ecosystem are designed and tested to work well together. It also helps that you would only have to go through one support channel for claims should anything go wrong.

The programme is split into three tiers. MSI Essential is the entry level, applied to systems that include at least an MSI motherboard and graphics card. MSI Advanced raises the requirement to four or more MSI components, still including the motherboard and GPU as mandatory parts. At the top is MSI Ultimate, which is reserved for builds that use an MSI motherboard, graphics card, power supply, CPU cooler, PC case and SSD, ensuring a fully branded MSI configuration.

These certification badges now appear on pre‑built systems sold through MSI’s UK retail partners, including the likes of AWD‑IT, Overclockers UK, CyberPowerPC, Stormforce and Novatech, all of which now label qualifying systems with the appropriate MSI tier.

MSI Essential:

For MSI Essential, there are a few builds to keep an eye out for. AWD‑IT’s Mesh Ryzen 7 5700X system combines an MSI A520M‑A PRO motherboard with an MSI GeForce RTX 5070 VENTUS 2X OC, alongside 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and an MSI MAG A650BN power supply for £1,299.99.

Overclockers UK offers a more modern AM5 option with the Gaming Mach 3.2, built around an MSI B840M‑P WIFI6E motherboard and MSI RTX 5070 OC, paired with a Ryzen 7 7500X3D, 32GB of RAM and an MSI Spatium M450 SSD for £1,699.99.

Stormforce’s Midnight Pro AMD PBM steps into high‑end territory with an MSI RTX 5080, an MSI X870 WIFI motherboard and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, supported by 64GB of DDR5 and a 2TB SSD for £3,499.99.

The Arctic Ultra Intel PBM offers a similar configuration on the Intel side, featuring an MSI RTX 5080 White GPU and a Z790 motherboard paired with a Core i7‑14700KF, priced at £2,799.99.

MSI Advanced:

For the MSI Advanced tier, AWD‑IT’s Forge M120R ARGB is the most affordable option in our list at £999.99, pairing an MSI PRO H610M‑G DDR4 motherboard with an MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G SHADOW 2X OC PLUS, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and an MSI MAG A650BN PSU inside an MSI MAG FORGE M120R case.

CyberPowerPC’s MSI PBM Infinity, priced at £2,673.60, steps up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard, MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G, MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 cooler, MSI SPATIUM M470 SSD and MSI MAG PANO 130R PZ case.

Overclockers UK’s Gaming Mach 5G comes in at £2,099.99, built around an MSI B840 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard and MSI RTX 5070 Ti 16G SHADOW 3X OC, paired with 32GB of RAM, a Ryzen 7500X3D and an MSI SPATIUM M470 SSD.

Finally we have Stormforce’s Titan Pro Intel PBM, priced at £2,899.99. This one houses an MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO motherboard, MSI RTX 5080 16G, a Core i7‑14700KF, 32GB of DDR5 and a 2TB MSI Gen4 SSD.

MSI Ultimate:

The MSI Ultimate tier has less price variance, ranging from roughly £1900 to £2599. At the top of the stack is CyberPowerPC’s MSI MLG Next Day PC, built entirely around MSI’s MLG‑edition components. It pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D with an MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB MLG Edition, alongside an MSI B850 MLG Edition motherboard, MSI Coreliquid A17 MLG Edition cooler, MSI A850GLS MLG Edition PSU and a 2TB MSI Spatium M470 Pro SSD, all housed in the MSI Panoramic 130R MLG Edition case.

CyberPowerPC also offers the MSI PBM ULTRA at £1,904.40, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G, MSI MAG B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI 6E motherboard, MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 cooler, MSI MPG A1000GS PCIe 5 PSU and a 2TB MSI Spatium M470 Pro SSD inside the MSI MAG PANO 130R PZ case.

Stormforce’s VRFS PBM Ultimate, priced at £2,481.99, features an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, MSI RTX 5070 Ti 16GB SHADOW 3X OC, MSI PRO X870E‑P WiFi motherboard, MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 cooler, MSI MAG A850GL PCIe5 PSU and an MSI Spatium M470 SSD in the MSI MAG PANO 110R PZ case.

These are just a handful of the systems available in each tier. For the complete list, you can find all of the ‘Powered by MSI' systems available in the UK HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are you in the market for a new gaming PC? How much are you willing to spend? 

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The handheld gaming PC market is entering a new era, bringing more powerful devices than ever before. However, these exciting advancements are also arriving with significantly higher price tags, raising concerns among gamers and technology enthusiasts.

At Computex 2026 in Taipei, several companies showcased their latest handheld gaming PCs. Among the most talked-about devices were the Acer Predator Atlas 8 and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, both designed to deliver desktop-level gaming performance in a portable form factor.

While Acer has not officially revealed pricing for the Predator Atlas 8, reports from attendees suggest that the highest-end version could cost close to $2,000. Meanwhile, leaks indicate that the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ may launch with a price tag around $1,800.

The rising prices are not limited to newly announced devices. Earlier this year, many gamers considered the Lenovo Legion Go 2 expensive at €999. Recent reports now suggest that pricing has climbed to around €1,649. The Steam Deck OLED has also reportedly seen notable increases, moving from €569 to approximately €779 in some markets.

Several factors are contributing to these higher costs. Industry experts point to ongoing memory shortages, rising manufacturing expenses, supply chain challenges, and uncertainty across global markets. Together, these issues are increasing costs throughout the entire hardware production process.

Despite the higher prices, demand for premium handheld gaming PC may remain strong in certain regions where consumers have greater spending power. Manufacturers continue to focus on delivering more powerful hardware, advanced displays, and improved gaming experiences, even as costs rise.

Many buyers hope that prices will eventually return to previous levels, similar to how markets recovered after the pandemic and cryptocurrency mining booms. However, some analysts believe the current situation could be different, with higher production costs becoming a long-term reality for the technology industry.

For now, the handheld gaming PC market continues to evolve rapidly, offering impressive new devices while also testing how much consumers are willing to spend for portable gaming performance.

MSI has introduced the MAG Infinite Z, a compact gaming desktop packing up to an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, all built inside of a 25L chassis. 

According to the hardware manufacturer, the MAG Infinite Z is designed for gaming and daily multitasking without requiring the oversized footprint of a traditional tower. The 25L chassis features a transparent side panel and supports Mystic Light RGB configurations, allowing users to personalise their aesthetic.

Internal components scale up to an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU alongside up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. To maintain stable performance and lower noise levels during heavy workloads, MSI integrates its Silent Storm Cooling AI system, which monitors temperatures and automatically adjusts the fan curve.

Storage expansion options include two M.2 SSD slots and 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive bays. System maintenance and future hardware upgrades are easy, as the case uses thumbscrews for quick interior access. MSI also includes its EZ M.2 CLIP and EZ PCIe Clip II mechanisms to simplify component swaps.

KitGuru says: Packing a Ryzen 7 9700X and an RTX 5070 Ti into a 25L case makes the MAG Infinite Z an appealing option for players looking for a compact but capable system.

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Pre-built gaming PCs will always have a specific target market, but the way component prices are rising right now, it’s an excellent idea to consider one of these. Today, you have a golden opportunity to elevate your AAA gaming experience thanks to Andromeda Insights and Amazon, both of which have an exceptionally powerful gaming PC housing the Ryzen 5 9600X and a Radeon RX 9070 XT on offer. Now, you might assume that this beast of a machine is stamped with a ludicrously high price tag, but you'll have to rub your eyes to learn that this purchase will only set […]

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Today we are back with another prebuilt system review as we check out the CyberPowerPC Infinity Ultra 7 RTX. This machine is packing in Intel's new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, alongside an RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD. It's also completely free of RGB lighting, with a clean and understated aesthetic achieved thanks to the Lian Li Lancool 217 case and its wooden accents. Let's take a closer look and see if this PC is worth buying.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:45 Core spec + pricing
01:18 Design first impressions
01:43 CPU + memory + cooling setup
02:49 SSD / GPU / Mobo
04:16 PSU and cable management
05:13 CPU + GPU behaviour
06:17 Noise levels, thermal imaging camera
06:47 CPU performance quick check
07:12 Gaming setup
07:39 Cyberpunk 2077
08:24 Doom: The Dark Ages
09:07 COD: Black Ops 7
09:35 Horizon Forbidden West
09:57 Marvel Rivals
10:24 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
10:45 Starfield
11:08 Closing thoughts + value discussion

Specification

• Operating system: Windows 11 Home (no recovery media)
• Special offers: Norton 360 VPN & Security for Gamers (1-year licence)
• Case: Lian Li Lancool 217 Gaming Case (Black, includes 2x 170mm fans)
• Processor (CPU): Intel® Core Ultra 7 270K (24 cores: 8P up to 5.50GHz, 16E up to 4.70GHz, 125W TDP, 40MB cache, Intel Graphics)
• CPU overclocking: None
• CPU cooling: ASRock Challenger Pure 360mm AIO liquid cooler (black)
• Cooling upgrades: Thermal Grizzly premium thermal paste
• Motherboard: NZXT N9 Z890 White WiFi (ATX, PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2, 5x M.2)
• Memory (RAM): 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 6000MT/s (2x16GB, grey)
• Graphics card (GPU): MSI NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
• Power supply: Cooler Master Elite 850W 80+ Gold fully modular
• Primary storage: 2TB Corsair MP700 Pro PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD (up to 12,400MB/s read, 11,800MB/s write)
• Networking: Onboard Gigabit LAN
• Audio: High-definition onboard audio
• Internet browser: Opera GX
• Estimated shipping date: Wednesday 27/05/2026
• Warranty: 5 years labour, 2 years parts, 12 months collect & return, lifetime technical support

You can buy the Infinity Ultra 7 RTX from CyberPowerPC for £2099 HERE.

Pros

• Very good value compared to DIY pricing.
• Clean and minimalistic vibes.
• Well balanced CPU+GPU combo.
• Solid 1440p gaming performance.
• Thermals are kept well in check.
• Stays nice and quiet, too.
• Tidy cable management on front and back.

Cons

• Gen 5 SSD adds cost and won't be a benefit if you're just gaming.
• RTX 5070 with just 12GB VRAM stings a little at the price point.

KitGuru says: If you're on the hunt for a prebuilt for 1440p gaming, the Infinity Ultra 7 RTX is well worth a closer look.

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Back in March, CyberPowerPC entered the console market, offering up PS5s alongside its suite of gaming PCs. Now for a limited time, CyberPowerPC is bundling PS5 consoles with the purchase of select custom-built PCs.

The Ultra iCUE C1 is the entry point in the bundle line-up, priced at £2799. For that price, you get a well-equipped gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, an RTX 5070 Ti 16GB graphics card, 32GB DDR5 memory, a 1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD, and an ASRock B650M‑CX R2.0 m‑ATX motherboard.

Stepping up to the Ultra iCUE C2, priced at £3199, buyers receive the same Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, but paired with an RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5, a 1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD, and a Gigabyte B850 Gaming WiFi6 ATX motherboard. At the top of the range is the Ultra iCUE C3, listed at £4499. This one ships with an RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card, so you can get the very best of PC and console gaming with one purchase.

All three systems ship with Windows 11 Home, a Corsair iCUE Link Titan 360mm AIO cooler, next‑day delivery availability, and a free PlayStation 5 console as part of the promotion.

Considering that Sony just revealed that future single-player PlayStation titles will no longer be coming to PC, having a console alongside a PC will make sense for hardcore gamers who still want to experience console exclusives, but primarily play on PC for better graphics and performance.

KitGuru Says: Are you in the market for a new gaming PC?

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The PCSpecialist Nebula Master K enters our test lab with an appealing spec sheet, pairing an Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus with an AMD RX 9060 XT inside a clean mid-tower chassis, all for £1749. For many, paying a premium to avoid the hassle of building a PC is a worthwhile investment. On paper, this system offers a balanced, high-quality 1440p gaming experience with pristine cable management. But does the real-world software experience and the “assembly tax” justify the cost over simply building it yourself?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:46 Key specs
02:16 Value + price
02:57 Unboxing and first impressions
04:34 XMP + BIOS settings
06:11 Thermal performance + thermal paste
07:19 Benchmark results
08:57 Something felt off
10:50 Uninstalling all the bloat
13:27 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (18-Core, up to 5.3GHz).
• Motherboard: ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI (LGA1851, DDR5, Wi-Fi 7).
• Memory: 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz CL40.
• Graphics: GIGABYTE RADEON RX 9060 XT GAMING OC (16GB).
• Storage: 2TB KLEVV C925G PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (7400MB/s Read 6500MB/S Write).
• Power Supply: CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES ATX 3.1.
• Cooling: PCSpecialist LS-360 AIO Liquid Cooler.

Closing Thoughts

PCSpecialist has delivered a physically impressive machine with the Nebula Master K. The assembly quality is phenomenal, boasting near-perfect cable management on both the front and back of the chassis. The hardware choices are balanced, the 360mm AIO and case fans keep things incredibly quiet (with the GPU hovering around 52°C under load), and essential BIOS settings like memory speeds were correctly enabled out of the box.

Recreating this exact build on PCPartPicker costs around £1,540 (excluding a Windows license), meaning you are paying roughly a £200 premium for the build service, shipping and warranty. For this level of care in the assembly it's definitely an interesting proposition to some.

However, the out-of-the-box software experience does hold the machine back. Pre-installed bloatware—most notably a 90-day trial of Norton 360, along with Asus Armoury Crate and Corsair iCUE—causes the system to feel sluggish and actively steals performance. Simply uninstalling these programs yielded a massive 17% boost to 1% low framerates in Returnal, a 5.5% boost to 1% lows in CS2, and a 5-7% uplift in Cinebench scores. While PCSpecialist does a fantastic job building the PC, the bloatware is a massive letdown. Stay tuned for an upcoming guide where we use this exact same system but install Linux for gaming if you want to avoid this sort of thing!

You can configure and buy the PCSpecialist Nebula Master K for £1749 HERE.

Pros:

• Immaculate assembly and effective cable management.
• Quiet operation with excellent thermal headroom.
• Correct BIOS settings applied out of the box (RAM speeds).
• Well-balanced components for 1440p gaming.

Cons:

• Pre-installed bloatware (Norton 360 for Gamers) actively harms system performance.
• Lack of reusable cable ties makes future upgrades slightly tedious.

KitGuru says: PCSpecialist has done a great job building the Nebula Master K is no exception, but stay tuned for our upcoming Linux gaming guide if you want to move away from Windows.

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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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