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While the majority of us at KitGuru are enthusiasts who prefer to build our own systems out of component parts from the ground up, we do realise the importance and convenience of pre-built systems. Especially those who are a little less confident about going down the self-build route. This is why we like to keep up to date with what is available on the pre-built market, so we can provide you guys with valuable buying information.

Today I’m taking a look at a brand new pre-built gaming system from the folks over at PCSpecialist. The Ignite X1 adds another option to the already extensive range of gaming PCs available from them, this one is entirely based around an AMD platform, which means it is equipped with the latest AMD Ryzen 3000 processor, B450 motherboard platform and an AMD Radeon graphics card.

What interests me most about this system is the choice of CPU, PCSpecialist has installed an AMD Ryzen 9 3900 in the Ignite X1 system. This processor is currently only available to OEM system builders and is basically a de-tuned Ryzen 9 3900X with a lower base frequency of 3.1 GHz and a 65W TDP rating. It has the same 12 cores and 24 threads as a 3900X so it will be very interesting to see how this system performs compared with a Ryzen 9 3900X based gaming PC.

Looking at the specification of the PCSpecialist Ignite X1, it becomes evident that there has been plenty of thought put into the configuration of this system. It seems as though the aim of the Ignite X1 is to offer a competent gaming PC at a reasonable price, there are no unnecessary gimmicks and a few of the usual gaming bells and whistle have been purposely left out to keep the cost down.

For me, this is great as it retains all the core elements needed for a gaming system without having added any of the useless stuff just to sell the product. PCSpecialist has chosen a compact mid-tower chassis that has quite an understated appearance when the system is turned off, at first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking this is a basic system, only the tempered glass side panel and large front mesh panel reminds you that it is a gaming PC.

Another measure PCSpecialist has taken to keep costs as low as possible is the relatively small CPU tower cooler. In some circumstances this would worry me, during long gaming sessions CPUs can become rather hot, especially if the case is packed full of high-end hardware. However, since the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 has this low 65W TDP rating, CPU temperature shouldn’t be such a problem in this system.

PCSpecialist has also resisted the temptation to go with an expensive AMD X570 motherboard platform with the Ignite X1 and has instead chosen a more cost-effective Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite motherboard. While you may miss out on some of the new Ryzen 3000 features with the B450 platform, such as PCIe 4.0, this really won’t be noticeable in a gaming system and the cost saved in this area can be put to better use elsewhere, where gaming performance will be improved.

One of those areas where you will see gaming performance affected by poor component choice is with the graphics card. The Ignite X1 has an XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT THICC II graphics card, currently the RX 5700 XT is AMD’s top discreet graphics card available to mainstream consumers, so when sticking with an all AMD themed system this is pretty much as good as it gets.

Another component that can help with gaming performance, specifically with game load times is the storage device. The presence of an M.2 SSD is a must in gaming systems these days, not only does it improve game loading times it also boosts the overall snappiness of the system in windows, to provide a pleasant overall experience. PCSpecialist has equipped the Ignite X1 with a 500 GB Samsung 970 EVO PLUS NVMe M.2 SSD which is an excellent choice and should allow plenty of space to install some of your favourite and most played games.

One component choice that does seem a little weak compared with other high spec parts in the Ignite X1 system is the power supply. I would normally like to see at least an 80 Plus Gold rated unit in a gaming system as it will deliver stable power with efficiency up to 90%. PCSpecialist has chosen a Corsair VS-650 650W unit that is just 80 Plus White or ‘standard rated' with only 80% power efficiency. This is a little disappointing.

That said, the overall specification of the PCSpecialist Ignite X1 reads very well and should produce a solid AMD based platform for gaming. I expect the system to handle 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution, high graphical fidelity gaming with ease, It should also be very capable at 1440p (2560 x 1440) resolution. 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution gaming should also be possible with the Ignite X1 system with reduced image quality, but maybe not optimal in modern game titles.

Another benefit of a pre-built system for users who are daunted by the idea of self-building is the warranty and technical support. PCSpecialist offer a three-year warranty with the Ignite X1 system as well as a local rate technical support helpline and active support forums online. The Ignite X1 will be available to purchase directly from the PCSpecialist website store priced at around £1350, which seems like a reasonable price for a gaming system of this specification.

Key features

  • High airflow case with mesh front panel
  • RGB fans
  • RGB lighting strips
  • Tempered glass window panel
  • High-performance CPU

Specification

  • Case – PCS WRAITH RGB MID TOWER CASE
  • Processor (CPU) – AMD Ryzen 9 3900 12 Core CPU (3.1GHz-4.3GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
  • Motherboard – Gigabyte B450 AORUS ELITE: DDR4, USB 3.1 – RGB Ready
  • Memory (RAM) – 16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
  • Graphics Card – 8GB AMD RADEON RX 5700 XT – HDMI, DP – DX® 12
  • 1st Storage Drive – 2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5″ HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
  • 1st M.2 SSD Drive – 500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
  • Power Supply – CORSAIR VS-650 650W
  • Processor Cooling – PCS FrostFlow 100 RGB Series High-Performance CPU Cooler (AMD)
  • LED Lighting – 50cm RGB LED Strip
  • Sound Card – ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
  • Wireless/Wired Networking – WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
  • Operating System – Windows 10 Home 64 Bit – inc. Single Licence
  • Office Software – FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft Office 365 (Operating System Required)
  • Anti-Virus – BullGuard Internet Security – Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
  • Warranty – 3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)

Retail price £1,350 inc VAT.

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Raijintek introduce the Samos water block for AMD RX 5700 series cards https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/james-dawson/rajintek-introduce-the-samos-water-block-for-amd-rx-5700-series-cards/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/james-dawson/rajintek-introduce-the-samos-water-block-for-amd-rx-5700-series-cards/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2020 14:26:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=450691 Raijintek has updated its Samos full cover graphics card water block series with a new version that supports AMD Radeon RX 5700 series GPUs. The Samos AD5700 RBW completely covers the RX 5700 series PCB and includes RGB lighting. The new Samos AD5700 RBW from Raijintek is designed specifically to fit reference versions of the …

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Raijintek has updated its Samos full cover graphics card water block series with a new version that supports AMD Radeon RX 5700 series GPUs. The Samos AD5700 RBW completely covers the RX 5700 series PCB and includes RGB lighting.

The new Samos AD5700 RBW from Raijintek is designed specifically to fit reference versions of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 series graphics cards. AD5700 RBW offers a full cover solution for all reference RX 5700 and 5700 XT cards with its nickel-plated copper thermal plate and a translucent acrylic top cover.

A full cover cold plate provides water cooling to critical areas of the graphics card, including the GPU core, VRAM modules and the VRM power delivery MOSFET. The thermal transfer plate is manufactured from high-quality copper and has 0.5mm microchannels CNC machined for improved thermal dissipation.

The 12mm thick clear acrylic top cover features built-in G1/4” inlets/outlets for SLI compatibility with full RGB illumination that can be configured and controlled with motherboard manufacturer RGB apps via a 4-pin 5v ARGB header. A black aluminium backplate offers an enhanced aesthetics while providing passive cooling to the VRM on the rear of the card.

Raijintek has not revealed pricing or availability for the Samos AD5700 RBW GPU water block yet. However, it is listed on the company’s website where further details and specifications can be found.

KitGuru says: The new AD5700 RBW from Raijintek looks like a quality product. What do you guys think to it? Would you use one to cool your AMD RX 5700 series card?

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EKWB launch the EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB water block https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/james-dawson/ekwb-launch-the-ek-quantum-vector-strix-rx-5700-xt-d-rgb-water-block/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/james-dawson/ekwb-launch-the-ek-quantum-vector-strix-rx-5700-xt-d-rgb-water-block/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:00:14 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=441014 EKWB is continuing to roll out new and updated D-RGB enabled products, this time around the company has launched the EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB water block for Asus ROG Strix versions of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT graphics cards. The new EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT adds another …

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EKWB is continuing to roll out new and updated D-RGB enabled products, this time around the company has launched the EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB water block for Asus ROG Strix versions of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT graphics cards.

The new EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT adds another D-RGB enabled water block to the EKWB range. The new water block provides a full cover solution that cools the GPU core, VRAM and the VRM MOSFETS on Asus ROG Strix 5700 and 5700 XT graphics cards, to ensure all critical areas of the GPU have temperature levels kept under control. Since this product is from the EK Vector range, it includes addressable 5V D-RGB LEDs for enhanced visual customisation.

EK’s new range of Vector GPU blocks feature a redesigned cooling engine with a larger footprint to the previous version. The base of the new water block is manufactured from high-grade nickel-plated electrolytic copper, while the top portion is available in either a high-quality acrylic or black POM Acetal finish with EPDM rubber O-rings ensuring the block is sealed from leaks.

D-RGB lighting covers the whole top portion of acrylic covered blocks while the Acetal version has RGB lighting implemented in an opaque section on the end of the block. A special terminal block cover is included in both versions which is also lit up with addressable D-RGB lighting and identifies the model of the card.

In addition to the new EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT water block, EK has launched new backplates for the ROG Strix RX 5700 and 5700 XT cards. The backplates are CNC machined from black anodised or nickel-plated aluminium and unlike factory backplates, the EK ones cover the entire length of the PCB, to provide passive cooling for the voltage regulation modules on the rear.

The EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB blocks and backplates are available for pre-order through the EK Webshop and official EK distributor outlets. The acrylic version will start shipping on 18th of December 2019! With the Acetal version of the water block being available later on 28th December. Prices start from €141.07 for Acetal and €146.11 for Acrylic. The new backplates are also available for pre-order starting at €33.18.

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KitGuru says: Users looking to improve cooling and extract a little more performance from their Asus ROG Strix RX 5700 and 5700 XT graphics cards have a new option from EKWB now. Are any of you guys thinking of picking one of these up when they become available?

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EKWB announces new aluminium GPU block for RX 5700 series https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/a-new-product-coming-from-ek-will-keep-your-radeon-5700-cards-cool/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/a-new-product-coming-from-ek-will-keep-your-radeon-5700-cards-cool/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:54:59 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=430001 EK has announced it is releasing an interesting new product to its custom liquid cooling range, with a new water block coming for AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT GPUs forming part of the company's Fluid Gaming lineup. The new EK-AC Radeon RX 5700/5700XT D-RGB water block is compatible with reference design AMD Radeon …

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EK has announced it is releasing an interesting new product to its custom liquid cooling range, with a new water block coming for AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT GPUs forming part of the company's Fluid Gaming lineup.

The new EK-AC Radeon RX 5700/5700XT D-RGB water block is compatible with reference design AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT series graphics cards and is primarily constructed of aluminium, to suit budget-oriented buyers that value silence and maximum performance with enhanced reliability and longevity, according to EK.

A full cover water block directly cools the GPU, memory and VRM of the AMD Radeon 5700/5700 XT reference design cards. The base of the block is made from high-quality aluminium, while the top is an acrylic plexi-glass type material with digital addressable RGB LED lighting, sealed with EPDM rubber O rings.

The block comes equipped with an integrated digital RGB lighting solution, each individual LED is addressable and can be controlled through motherboard manufacturer RGB software such as Asus Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light and ASRock Polychrome Sync.

EK says the EJ-AC Radeon RX 5700/5700 XT water block is designed to allow users to overlock to the maximum frequency the card will allow, with performance gains up to 20% possible depending on the workload or games being played, while offering far lower temperature and less noise than factory cooling solutions.

The EK-AC Radeon RX 5700 +XT D-RGB blocks are available for pre-order through the EK Webshop or EK Partner Reseller Network for €109.90 and will start shipping on Wednesday 23rd of October 2019.

KitGuru says: This looks like a solid new product from EK, offering users of AMD Radeon 5700 series cards an opportunity to extend current custom loops to their new Radeon 5700 GPUs at a reasonable price. 

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