Viking Four | Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB + Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ready-to-Go Gaming PC | PC36

🌲 Viking Four

High-end understated luxury, at an achievable price point.

Owning a Viking Four is owning the gaming CPU that the rest of the industry quietly accepted was the one to beat. The 7800X3D's 3D V-Cache isn't marketing — it's the reason the frame rates in the games you actually care about land where they do. Pair that with the RX 9070 XT's 16GB of VRAM and you have a system that handles 1440p ultra without thinking and pushes confidently into 4K when you want it to. All inside a walnut-fronted chassis that you'd happily put on a desk in a thoughtfully designed room. A PC that stays relevant both in performance and style, for years and years.

We designed the Viking series for those who value high-end performance, but in an attractive, grown-up package that doesn't scream "gamer."

🧬 Built to last, designed to evolve

This system is built on AMD's latest AM5 platform, which offers one of the best upgrade paths available today. That means you can start with a great processor now and still have room to move up the stack later, while keeping the same motherboard, case, power supply and most of your core components. GPU, storage and cooling are all easily upgradable so the system can grow with your needs over time.

📃 Specifications

• 🧠 CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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  • 8 cores, 16 threads of Zen 4 with 3D V-Cache — the stacked cache architecture delivers a measurable advantage in CPU-sensitive titles compared to standard Zen 4 chips
  • One of the most well-regarded gaming CPUs available — particularly strong in competitive titles, sims, and games that benefit from large CPU cache
  • Comfortable headroom across modern AAA games at 1440p and 4K — the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in modern gaming workloads
• ❄️ CPU cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black
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  • Quality dual-tower 120mm cooler — significantly higher thermal capacity than single-tower designs, with cleaner aesthetics in all-black
  • Handles the 7800X3D in any sustained workload with comfortable thermal headroom and low fan noise
  • Strong reputation for value-to-performance — independent reviews place it close to coolers costing two to three times the price
• 🔲 Motherboard: B650 or B850 mATX — 8-phase minimum VRM
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  • Quality B650 or B850 mATX board with a robust VRM (8-phase minimum) — comfortable headroom for the 7800X3D and for any AM5 CPU upgrade you might make later
  • WiFi 6 onboard — no separate adapter needed
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• 📏 Memory / RAM: 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL36
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  • EXPO-tuned dual channel DDR5-6000 at CL36 — the optimal speed and timings for AMD's X3D chips
  • 32GB provides comfortable headroom for gaming, streaming, content creation and background tasks without bottlenecking elsewhere
  • Dual channel configuration delivers full memory bandwidth to the CPU's already-substantial cache
• 💾 Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
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  • Quality mid-tier NVMe drive with strong real-world performance for OS responsiveness and game loading
  • PCIe 4.0 read/write speeds with reliable buffering for sustained workloads
  • If your game library is large, a 2TB upgrade is available — see the popular upgrades section below
• 🎮 Graphics card: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
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  • AMD's current flagship mid-range card — delivers excellent 1440p performance and pushes confidently into 4K in modern AAA titles
  • 16GB GDDR6 VRAM handles demanding textures and rendering workloads at 4K without hesitation
  • FSR 4 support provides significant additional frame rate headroom in supported titles
  • Strong rasterisation performance at this tier — a clear price-to-performance leader in its bracket
  • The Lian Li A3-mATX's bottom intake provides good airflow directly to the GPU
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• 🧰 Case: Lian Li A3-mATX — walnut front panel with mesh side panels
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  • The Viking signature case — Lian Li's well-engineered mATX chassis with a walnut wood slatted front that gives the build a calm, almost furniture-like presence
  • Ships with mesh side panels as standard, which complements the walnut front for a clean understated look and provides excellent airflow
  • Plain black and pure white front panel variants are also available — see the popular upgrades section
  • An optional tempered glass side panel is available as a quick-add upgrade if you prefer the showcase look
  • Supports modern GPUs comfortably and provides clean cable management for a build that looks tidy from any angle
• 🌬️ Case cooling: 1×120mm rear intake + 2×120mm bottom intake (slim) + 2×120mm top exhaust
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  • Five quality 120mm non-RGB fans configured for a balanced positive-pressure airflow path
  • Slim profile bottom intake fans accommodate the RX 9070 XT's height while still feeding cool air directly to the GPU
  • Two top exhaust fans evacuate heat efficiently — particularly important with the higher thermal output at this tier
  • Verified through our standard stress testing to keep the 7800X3D and RX 9070 XT in comfortable thermal territory under sustained load
  • No RGB on the fans — keeps the build aligned with the calm, no-light aesthetic of the Viking series
• ⚡ Power supply: Corsair RM850e 850W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 certified — fully modular
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  • Quality 850W unit from one of our trusted PSU brands — see our Trusted brands page
  • Fully modular cabling keeps the interior clean — only the cables you need are installed
  • ATX 3.1 certified with modern power connector support where applicable — no dongles or adaptors needed for current or near-future GPU upgrades
  • 850W provides substantial headroom for the current spec and for any reasonable GPU upgrade you might make later
• 🔌 Cabling: Stock black PSU cabling
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  • Stock black cabling routed cleanly throughout the build
  • The mesh side panel keeps the interior modest from outside view, so cable presentation focuses on tidiness rather than showcase
• 📶 WiFi / Bluetooth / Ethernet: Included FREE
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  • WiFi 6 onboard via the motherboard
  • Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth also included
• 🪟 Operating system: As chosen by you from the listing options below. Windows 11 Home (OEM) is recommended.
• 🧹 Setup and optimisation: High class standard clean setup
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  • BIOS configured appropriately (PBO, EXPO/XMP, Secure Boot, tuned fan curves)
  • If Windows 11 is selected, it is installed as a vanilla installation with no bloat
  • System is fully stress tested (CPU, RAM, GPU) before dispatch
• 🛡️ Warranty: 3 years parts & labour (return to base)
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  • Standard 3-year coverage included
  • Optional extended warranties in listing options below

👁️ Transparency notes

• Photos and graphics are representative — the build you receive will match the spec listed here. Some visual details (component branding, exact fan models, etc.) may vary depending on stock availability at the time of build, but performance and quality remain consistent across all units.
• Some components (RAM brand, NVMe brand, motherboard model within the chipset and VRM specification) may vary based on supplier availability at the time of build. We only use components that meet our specification and trusted brand criteria — see our Trusted brands page for the full list.
• Glass panel note: Photos may show a tempered glass side panel — this is an optional upgrade. The standard Viking Four configuration ships with the mesh side panel, which complements the walnut front for a clean, understated look without showing off the internals. A glass panel is available as a quick-add upgrade on the listing options if you prefer the showcase look.

🛠️ Popular upgrade options

• Storage upgrade to 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe: available in the listing options below.
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  Worth it if your game library is large or you store video and media locally. Quick swap before dispatch.

• Tempered glass side panel: available as a quick-add at +£25.
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  Swaps the standard mesh panel for tempered glass if you'd prefer to see the internals through a showcase finish.

• Case colour options — plain black or pure white front panel: available via live chat.
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  The walnut front is the signature Viking look, but plain black or pure white panel variants are available if you prefer something more minimal or want the build to disappear into a darker or lighter setup.

• Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU: available via live chat.
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  The current top of AMD's gaming CPU stack, with refined cache architecture over the 7800X3D. The difference is real and repeatable in CPU-sensitive titles. Get in touch and we'll arrange the upgrade before dispatch.

• GPU upgrades (RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 and above): available via live chat.
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  If you're targeting consistent 4K ultra performance or want extra headroom for ray tracing, a step up the GPU stack is worth considering. Drop us a message and we'll match the right card to your target games and resolution.

🎯 What is this PC best for?

• 1440p ultra gaming in modern AAA titles with high frame rates
• 4K gaming with appropriate settings in most modern titles
• Ray tracing at 1440p with comfortable headroom
• Competitive gaming at very high refresh rates — the 7800X3D excels here
• Streaming and content creation alongside demanding games
• Anyone who wants a calm, no-RGB build that looks at home in a living room, study, or any space where a glowing PC would feel out of place
• Buyers planning to keep their PC for years — the 7800X3D and 16GB VRAM combination has genuine longevity

📊 Performance estimates (1440p)

These figures are based on 1440p resolution. FPS may be higher at lower resolutions or lower at higher resolutions. Performance varies with game updates, maps, settings and background apps.

Fortnite - 1440p Competitive Settings (click or tap to expand)

Estimated average FPS: 290-360 FPS
Native testing (no upscaling or frame generation).

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1440p Ray Tracing Medium (click or tap to expand)

Estimated average FPS: 110-135 FPS
Upscaling set to Auto (DLSS / FSR / XeSS based on GPU).

Battlefield 6 - 1440p High Settings (click or tap to expand)

Estimated average FPS: 140-175 FPS
Native testing (no upscaling or frame generation).

DaVinci Resolve - PugetBench Standard (click or tap to expand)

Estimated score: 7,000-7,500

💬 Need help?

Not sure if this is the right spec for you? Ping us on live chat and we'll help you choose the perfect PC for your games, work and budget.