There’s a lot to love about this build. It’s a white-themed gaming rig built around two of the best parts you can drop into an AM5 system right now, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an RTX 5070 Ti, and it’s tuned squarely at high-refresh 1440p with plenty left in the tank for 4K.
Before we get into the parts, a quick heads up. We’ve finally launched a GeekaWhat GPU comparison tool that actually works, alongside a brand new CPU comparison tool to match. Punch in basically any graphics card or processor from the last couple of generations, pick your game and resolution, and you’ll get live benchmark data pulled from our own testing. I’ll link both below, and I’d genuinely love for you to have a play.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Skip to SectionUntil very recently the fastest gaming CPU you could buy, with 2nd-gen 3D V-Cache and Zen 5 keeping the RTX 5070 Ti fed at high frame rates.
MSI MPG CoreLiquid P22 360 White
Skip to SectionA premium 360mm AIO with pre-installed ARGB fans, a 2.1-inch IPS screen on the block and a universal UNI Bracket that fits AMD and Intel out of the box.
MSI MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi
Skip to SectionA clean all-white B850 board with the gaming essentials sorted: a PCIe 5.0 GPU slot, a tool-less Gen 5 M.2 and tidy EZ DIY features.
Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5-5600
Skip to SectionA 32GB RGB DDR5 kit that lands the sweet spot in a rough memory market, with plenty of capacity and headroom for 1440p and 4K gaming.
Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB
Skip to SectionA flagship PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive with blistering read and write speeds, snappy boot times and the kind of headroom a high-end build deserves.
MSI RTX 5070 Ti 16G Gaming Trio OC White
Skip to SectionA gorgeous white triple-fan RTX 5070 Ti, pairing strong 1440p and 4K raster with NVIDIA’s full Blackwell feature stack, DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation.
Corsair FRAME 5000D WOOD RS (White / Oak)
Skip to SectionA spacious modular ATX mid-tower with a striking oak front panel, dual 200mm intake fans and all the airflow and clearance a high-end build could want.
Corsair RM850e
Skip to SectionAn ATX 3.1, fully modular 850W unit with a native 12V-2×6 connector and gorgeous individually-sleeved white cables straight out of the box.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The CPU is the easy one. Until very recently the Ryzen 7 9800X3D was the fastest gaming chip you could buy, full stop. There is now a 9850X3D sitting above it, but unless you are going all out with an RTX 5090 in a top-end system, that is overkill. If you want to trim the cost, the 7800X3D is still a brilliant shout.
The split is simple. The 7800X3D is the pick if you are mainly gaming at 1440p and 4K, while the 9800X3D pulls ahead at lower resolutions. Why would you want that? If you are chasing competitive frame rates in FPS titles and want to saturate a 360Hz monitor, this is the chip that gets you there.
CPU Comparison
AMD Ryzen X3D Desktop CPU Comparison
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| ⠿ CPU | ⠿ ::Cores | ⠿ ::Threads | ⠿ ::Base Clock | ⠿ ::Max Boost | ⠿ ::TDP | ⠿ ::Total Cache | ::Where to Buy |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Zen 5 flagship X3D desktop CPU |
16 | 32 | 4.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz | 170W | 144MB | |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12-core Zen 5 X3D for mixed gaming and production |
12 | 24 | 4.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 120W | 140MB | |
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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Newest Ryzen 7 X3D in the lineup |
8 | 16 | 4.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 120W | 104MB | |
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D High-FPS Zen 5 gaming CPU |
8 | 16 | 4.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz | 120W | 104MB | |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Mainstream Zen 4 gaming favourite |
8 | 16 | 4.2 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 120W | 104MB |
MSI MPG CoreLiquid P22 360 White
Keeping things in the MSI family, the board and GPU are joined by an MSI cooler, the MPG CoreLiquid P22 360 in white, and it is a cracking unit.
The fans come pre-installed, which is a lovely touch, and they’re premium units with a ring connecting the blades to boost static pressure. The water block has a circular IPS screen that looks superb, and the pump stays compact. The mounting bracket is the clever bit. It’s a universal UNI Bracket, so it fits AMD and Intel without swapping anything, and if you think it looks a little busy, MSI include a magnetic cover that clips over the top to hide all the hardware in a clean enclosure.
Most importantly it performs. A 360mm radiator is the way to go here, and the 9800X3D runs nowhere near as hot as some of the last-gen Intel chips, so this is plenty. It also adds a full set of fans to the case without costing the earth, which is always welcome.
MSI MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi
The motherboard is the MSI MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi, picked as the closest white board to match the GPU. It looks the part, with an all-white aesthetic and subtle silver and grey accents that work really well alongside the rest of the build.
The quality-of-life bits are sorted too, with a tool-less M.2 shield on the PCIe Gen 5 slot and an easy lock and unlock button for the GPU latch. The rear IO is simple but solid. This is a board to grab for gaming rather than content creation, as a few of the USB ports are not quite quick enough for that kind of work. There is an alternative board linked below alongside the latest pricing.
Motherboard Specifications
- ModelMSI MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi (White)
- Chipset / SocketAMD B850 / AM5
- Form FactorATX
- CPU SupportAMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series (AM5)
- Memory Support4 x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB, up to DDR5-8200 (OC)
- VRM Design12+2+1 phase digital VRM (50A)
- Graphics Card Compatibility1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (Steel Armor, EZ PCIe Clip)
- Expansion Card Compatibility1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 + 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
- M.2 Compatibility3 x M.2: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x2
- SATA Storage4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- NetworkingWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 + 5GbE LAN
- Rear I/O2 x USB-C 10Gbps, 1 x USB-A 10Gbps, 1 x USB-A 5Gbps, 4 x USB 2.0, DisplayPort, BIOS Flashback + Clear CMOS
- AudioRealtek ALC897 (7.1-channel)
- ColourWhite (heatsinks, PCB, slots and connectors)
Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 32GB
On to memory, which is a 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 kit. The memory market is in a bit of a mess right now, so a quick word on the spec. This is a 5600 kit at CL36, which is not the fastest on paper, but in the current climate that matters far less than you might think.
We have tested memory speeds and latencies in depth to gauge the real gaming impact, and the takeaway is reassuring. A kit like this will not hold you back in any meaningful way next to a much faster 7000 kit, and where it does, the gap is not enough to justify the premium those quicker kits are commanding at the moment. The Vengeance RGB is a kit we keep coming back to, and it slots neatly into the white theme.
Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB
Storage comes from the Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB, a flagship PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive that fits a high-end build like this one perfectly. It delivers superb boot times and seriously fast sequential read and write speeds, so Windows, large game installs and big file transfers all fly.
For gaming alone it is a touch overkill, so there are some alternatives linked below if you want to step the speed down and save a little. Gen 5 is still worth sticking with where the budget allows, as it clears the roughly 7GB/s ceiling of the Gen 4 interface. SSDs have not been hit as hard as system memory of late, but they have not escaped the price rises entirely either.
MSI RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio OC White
The graphics card driving this build is the MSI RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio OC in white, though the RX 9070 XT is well worth weighing up alongside it. Each has real pros and cons. The NVIDIA card brings better ray tracing, stronger upscaling and a more rounded content creation story, while the 9070 XT leans into raw rasterisation at the expense of some of those software features.
The 5070 Ti has had a slightly rocky time of it lately, with talk of it being quietly discontinued and prices creeping up, though that applies to just about every GPU right now and the rises here are not as steep as some. The white Gaming Trio is a stunner, and a good reminder of how far white components have come. To see exactly how the 5070 Ti and 9070 XT stack up in your favourite title, the GPU comparison tool linked below will sort you out.
Alternative GPU Choice
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
If you would rather lean into raw rasterisation than NVIDIA’s software stack, the RX 9070 XT is the obvious swap. It trades DLSS 4, stronger ray tracing and the better content creation story of the 5070 Ti for a bit more raster grunt for your money, and after the discounts we saw over Prime Day, the value case can be very tempting indeed.
Corsair FRAME 5000D WOOD RS
Rounding things off is the case, and it’s a good one. This is Corsair’s FRAME 5000D WOOD RS in white and oak. The FRAME 5000D has been around for a few months, but this is the first time it’s shipped with a wood front panel, and the result looks gorgeous.
It’s not just the front that’s changed. You get two enormous 200mm intake fans up front for excellent airflow, plus a 140mm fan at the rear. Liquid cooler support sits at the top of the case, so the 360mm radiator has a natural home, and there’s plenty of clearance for large graphics cards. An integrated vertical GPU bracket means you can show the card off with just a riser cable and no extra adapter.
The front IO is fully USB Type-C, with one 20Gbps port joined by a couple of 5Gbps ports. If you want to take the look further, there’s room to fit a screen such as the MSI Xpanda 12 in white where the side fans would normally sit.
Case Specifications
- ModelCorsair FRAME 5000D WOOD RS (White / Oak)
- Form FactorMid-Tower
- Motherboard SupportMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX (incl. BTF / Project Zero / Project Stealth)
- Case Dimensions (D x W x H)542mm x 250mm x 556mm
- Front IO1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps), 1 x Audio / Mic combo
- Expansion Slots8 x Horizontal 3 x Vertical
- ColourWhite / Oak
- Max Clearance
GPU length:Up to 425mmCPU cooler:Up to 175mmPSU length:Up to 250mm
- Drive Support6 x 2.5-inch 2 x 3.5-inch
- Fan Support
Front:Up to 2 x 200mm or 3 x 120mm / 140mmTop:Up to 3 x 120mm or 140mmRear:1 x 120mm / 140mm
- Radiator Support
Front:Up to 420mmTop:Up to 420mmSide:Up to 420mm
- Pre-Installed Fans2 x RS200 200mm (front intake) + 1 x RS140 140mm (rear exhaust)
Corsair RM850e
Power comes from the Corsair RM850e. For a 5070 Ti you want 750W, ideally 850W, and with the rest of this spec, a power-efficient but still hungry 9800X3D included, 850W is the sweet spot. This RMe range from Corsair is typically brilliant value.
The cables are a real highlight. They’re individually nylon-sleeved in white, so there’s no need to spend extra on white replacements, and Corsair even include the wall plug cable in white for a tidy finish. The RM850e is a GeekaPC favourite that we lean on in our pre-builds, so it comes well recommended.
Gaming Performance
So how does the 5070 Ti and 9800X3D pairing actually stack up? Let’s start with one of the 1440p titles, and this is about the weakest result in the whole set. The new 007 First Light is intense to run, and at 1440p High we saw an average of around 88fps.
Frame rates pick up massively in Arc Raiders, where 1440p High returns a lovely 180fps average. Push up to 4K and you’ll see around 115fps, which is a bit of a drop but really not bad at all. Battlefield 6 is next, with over 150fps at 1440p and smooth gameplay throughout, dropping to roughly 95fps at 4K High, which is still a great experience.
Pragmata at 4K High really tests the build, and it’s a game that loves DLSS, so you’ll get even better mileage with it on. For our rasterisation testing we saw around 85fps at 4K High. Finally, Resident Evil Requiem at 1440p High cleared 120fps, landing at 122.7fps to be precise.
Performance Snapshot
Multi-Game Average FPS
1440P
88FPS
Display
Fullscreen, 2560×1440, VSync Off
Upscaling / Frame Gen
TBC, Frame Generation Off
Preset
High
Ray Tracing
TBC
1440P
180FPS
4K
115FPS
Map
Dam Battlegrounds
Capture Length
4–7 mins
Window Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution Scaling
TAAU, 100% (3840×2160), Manual
Frame Generation
Off
VSync
Off
Overall Quality
High
Graphics Breakdown
View Distance / AA / Shadows / Post / Texture / Effects / Reflections / Foliage / GI all High
1440P
150FPS
4K
95FPS
Map / Mode
Empire State, Conquest
Capture Length
4–7 mins
Fullscreen Mode
Windowed (Fullscreen Device Monitor 1)
Resolution / Refresh
3840×2160, 120Hz, Aspect Auto
VSync / FOV
VSync Off, FOV 90, Vehicle FOV 79
Preset
Custom, Graphics Quality High
Texture / Mesh / Terrain
All High
Reflections / AO & GI
Reflections High, SSR High, GTAO High
4K
85FPS
Display
Fullscreen, 2560×1440, VSync Off
Upscaling / Frame Gen
TBC, Frame Generation Off
Preset
High
Ray Tracing
TBC
1440P
122.7FPS
Display
Fullscreen, 3840×2160, Aspect Auto
VSync / Frame Rate
VSync Off, Frame Rate Limit Off
Upscaling / Frame Gen
Upscaling Off, Frame Generation Off
Anti-Aliasing / Textures
TAA, Texture Quality High, Filter High (ANISO x8)
Mesh / Reflections
Mesh Quality Standard, SSR On, Subsurface Scattering High
Shadows / Lighting
Shadow Quality High, Contact Shadows On, Particle Lighting On
Fog / Lens Effects
Volumetric Fog High, Lens Flare Standard, Lens Dirt On
Post Effects
Depth of Field On, Lens Distortion On (+Chromatic Aberration)
