AWD-IT Phoenix (w/ R7 1700X) System Review

All-in-all, the AWD-IT Phoenix is a solid gaming PC that has the added benefit of strong multi-threaded performance.

To start, the system is well-built, with great cable management and an inoffensive colour scheme. The tempered glass panel of the NZXT S340 Elite even has the Ryzen logo etched in, which definitely looks great.

The Ryzen 1700X is the star of the show, and it does offer excellent performance in heavily multi-threaded applications. This makes it great for content creators and streamers, as the added CPU horsepower is useful for things like video editing or encoding.

As a gaming PC, the Phoenix also benefits from the raw power of the GTX 1080. The 1080 made sure every game we tested was playable at 1080p and 1440p, while most games still delivered above 30 FPS at 4K. I would just say that the GTX 1080 could do with a factory overclock – it has been left at stock clocks and, as such, it is not the fastest GTX 1080 I have tested.

If you are considering the Phoenix just for gaming, you would get better frame rates from a i7-7700K-based system, too, as that chip is still the fastest when it comes to pure gaming. The advantage of a 1700X system, though, comes from the added versatility that the extra cores provide, but it is still worth noting that faster systems are out there if you are only interested in gaming.

On the whole, though, there is not a lot wrong with the AWD-IT Phoenix. I can't say it blows my mind, but it definitely offers good value for money at £1599 (according to my calculations, this is only about £50 more than the cost of building the system yourself) and it is very functional thanks to its 1700X and GTX 1080.

You can buy one from directly from AWD-IT for £1599 inc. VAT HERE.

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Pros

• Tidy system.
• 1700X is good for those who want to game and run multi-threaded applications.
• GTX 1080 provides a good gaming experience.
• Good value.

Cons

• i7-7700K-based systems are faster for pure gaming.
• Lacks the ‘wow-factor'.
• An extra hundred Megahertz or two overclock for the CPU wouldn't hurt.
• GTX 1080 lacks a factory overclock.

KitGuru says: The AWD-IT Phoenix is a very solid Ryzen-based PC. The 1700X and GTX 1080 combo makes it great for those looking for a system to use for ‘work and play'.

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