PC Specialist Enigma Pro (i3-8100 w/ GTX 1070)

1. Introduction2. PC Specialist Enigma Pro3. Testing Methodology and specifications4. Sisoft Sandra5. Cinebench R156. SSD/HDD Performance7. 3D Mark 118. 3D Mark9. VR Mark10. Ashes of the singularity (1080p)11. Rise of the Tomb Raider (1080p)12. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (1080p)13. Thermal Dynamics and Acoustics14. Power Consumption15. Closing Thoughts16. View All Pages

For a system which should stack up to around £1,000, finding it at £899 feels a bit of a bargain with the Enigma Pro.

This well-built machine comes in the functional and smart budget Spec-04 case, but PC Specialist has made an effort to add some sparkle. The added white LED strip lifts an understated interior, which is necessarily more function than full-throttle design.

In all its hard to pick at a system which is a hit on the price-performance ratio, and in truth the only criticisms are of decision which have been taken with cost in mind. An SSD would be nice, but it would increase the cost; so too some higher specced (or more) RAM would be a bonus. But, yes, that would increase the cost too.

So, what of that cost? In terms of components we can nod our heads understandingly at what PC Specialist has done here – taken the new Z370 platform and a new Coffee Lake processor and build the most balanced and best performing entry level gaming system possible.

Does it achieve it? We think so. We believe the quad-core Core i3-8100 should outperform any Ryzen 3 in most tests, and creep up to near Core-i5 Kaby Lake levels. That’s certainly nothing to be sniffed it, yet paired with a GTX 1070, sizeable storage and capable memory there’s actually a rather pleasant, money-saving, aroma in the air.

In the end, the PC Specialist Enigma Pro is a commendable entry-level gaming system, capable of strong 1080p frame rates. We’d suggest at 1440p we’d find good speeds too, but that isn’t necessarily where this system is pitched.

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Pros

• GTX 1070 is good for 1080p and 1440p gaming
• Core-i3 8100 edges stock Ryzen 3 1300X
• Tidy build
• Quiet under load

Cons

• Higher specced RAM would be nice
• Limited design charm

 KitGuru says: PC Specialist has delivered a system to a budget and done well. This is an affordable gaming PC featuring a Coffee Lake CPU capable of besting a stock Ryzen 3 1300X – and at a tempting price.

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