R40,000 Panoramic ARGB Gaming PCs: Black Edition RTX 5070 Ti & White Edition RX 9070 XT Build Comparison

When it comes to building the ultimate gaming PC, the choice between AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards has never been more compelling. Today we will be comparing two exceptional builds that showcase the best of both worlds; A sleek all-black build featuring NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti, and an elegant white build powered by AMD's RX 9070 XT. A classic battle between performance and aesthetics.

Despite using different graphics cards and motherboards, both builds come to just around R40,000, highlighting how close the competition is in the mid-range PC gaming market.

Let’s get the performance comparison out the way first – for the first time in years, NVIDIA and AMD are closely tied in raw performance. Average performance trends to favour the RTX 5070 Ti slightly in most games, while the RX 9070 XT may do better in select AMD-sponsored titles like Ghost of Tsushima.

Across a benchmark of 18 games at 1440P, Hardware Unboxed found that the 9070 XT trailed by 6% on average. Outliers that show more favour to AMD include Rocket League, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, and Warhammer 40K Space Marine II. For various reasons, mostly tied to game engine optimisations, the 9070 XT is the better choice for these games specifically.

The RTX 5070 Ti pulls ahead by more than 10% in games like Far Cry 6, Returnal, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – not just because the GPU is capable, but because NVIDIA’s RTX software integrations also tends to make adding in complex features a lot easier for developers. Extreme outliers like Gears 5 show off how much this advantage can net NVIDIA GPU owners, performing 32% better than the RX 9070 XT.

NVIDIA’s advantage comes from their market share and software integrations for game engines and industry-leading plugins - there are just simply more owners of GeForce cards than Radeon. Thus, more games tend to ship ready for features like DLSS and Frame Generation for owners of NVIDIA GPUs. AMD is catching up fast though, and their GPUs should be on your shortlist.

The Contenders: Component Breakdown

Black Build - RTX 5070 Ti Powerhouse

The black build centers around NVIDIA's impressive RTX 5070 Ti, specifically the Palit GamingPro-S variant. This graphics card represents NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture at its finest, featuring 16GB of GDDR7 memory and support for DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation. The card delivers exceptional ray tracing performance and benefits from NVIDIA's mature ecosystem of gaming technologies.

Paired with the Gigabyte B850 GAMING WIFI6 motherboard, this build focuses on solid performance foundations. The motherboard offers WiFi 6 connectivity, robust VRM design, and all the essential features needed for gamers including a handy latch mechanism for the primary PCIe slot.

The black build uses the Montech XR ARGB mid-tower desktop chassis, a compact yet visually striking case designed for performance and style. This mid-tower accommodates ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, offering flexibility for various builds.

Its standout features include support for up to a 360mm AIO liquid cooler on the top, perfect for the ID-Cooling FX360 INF liquid cooler we're going to use later. The XR ARGB supports multiple fan configurations, with up to three 120mm fans on top and at the bottom, and a lovely panoramic tempered glass panel arrangement.

The black build is powered by the Super Flower Leadex III GE 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular PSU. Known for its exceptional build quality and reliability, this unit delivers 750 watts of continuous power with an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating, meaning it operates at around 90% efficiency under typical gaming loads (i.e. only 10% of the power draw from the wall is wasted as heat).

White Build - RX 9070 XT Excellence

The white build showcases AMD's latest RDNA 4 architecture through the Sapphire Radeon RX 9070 XT PURE. This card represents a significant architectural leap from RDNA 3, with AMD claiming up to 40% performance improvement over the prior generation. The RX 9070 XT features 16GB of GDDR6 memory and introduces AI-enhanced FSR 4 upscaling technology alongside improved ray tracing capabilities.

The premium Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE motherboard elevates this build with WiFi 7 support, enhanced VRM cooling, and the signature white AORUS ICE aesthetic. This motherboard commands a higher price than its counterpart (in the black build) but delivers additional premium features and superior build quality.

The white build would naturally match the Montech XR ARGB White mid-tower desktop chassis. It shares the same core specifications as the black variant but with a fresh white aesthetic that makes it stand out visually. We just so happen to also have a white version of the ID-Cooling FX360 All-In-One liquid cooler as well.

Finally, the white build uses the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular PSU, a model that caters to demanding setups needing higher wattage and PCIe 5.0 support. At 850 watts, it delivers more power capacity, providing extra headroom for future upgrades or a spot of GPU overclocking.

The Platform: Socket AM5 with DDR5

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

We've picked the Ryzen 7 7800X3D for both builds, AMD's former flagship that still throws its weight around. Built on TSMC's 5nm advanced node, this CPU is renowned for its revolutionary 3D V-Cache technology, stacking a massive 96MB of L3 cache on top of the cores, which dramatically enhances gaming performance by reducing memory latency and boosting data throughput for gaming workloads.

The 7800X3D boasts a boost clock up to 5.0 GHz and a base clock of 4.2 GHz, striking a perfect balance between peak frequency and power efficiency with a 120W TDP. This makes it one of AMD's fastest 8-core gaming CPUs, delivering exceptional single-threaded and multi-threaded performance that caters not only to games but also general multitasking and productivity.

This CPU fully utilises the Socket AM5 platform, offering support for DDR5 memory at high frequencies, and modern PCIe 5.0 connectivity for GPUs and next-gen storage. It even has integrated RDNA2 graphics for light duty, should you want to dedicate one or two extra monitors to run your favourite apps.

Cooler: ID-Cooling FX360 INF 360mm ARGB

Both the black and white builds feature the ID-Cooling FX360 INF 360mm ARGB liquid CPU cooler, a high-performance cooling solution designed to more than handle the thermals of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, while enhancing the system's aesthetics with customisable ARGB lighting with an infinity mirror on the CPU pump & block.

The FX360 INF boasts a 360mm radiator supported by three 120mm high-static pressure ARGB fans. This setup provides exceptional heat dissipation capabilities, ensuring the CPU maintains stable operating temperatures even under heavy gaming or multitasking workloads. Equipped with durable hydraulic bearing fans, the cooler strikes an excellent balance between airflow and noise output.

In the black build, the cooler's sleek black design and lighting perfectly complement the dark theme, while in the white build, its white variant coordinates seamlessly with other white components, creating a cohesive and premium look.

Memory: XPG Lancer Blade RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30

Both builds are equipped with the XPG Lancer Blade RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000MHz CL30 memory kit, delivering a perfect balance of high performance and stunning RGB aesthetics. This memory kit is known for its reliable operation at fast DDR5 6000MHz speeds, optimised CAS latency at 30 cycles, and a dramatic light bar for ARGB effects that enhance the overall build appearance.

Black and Blizzard White variants of the Lancer Blade RGB kit compliment the theme of each build nicely.

The kit is fully compatible with the latest AM5 platform motherboards in the builds, supporting Intel EXPO and AMD EXPO profiles for simple plug-and-play performance overclocking. This ensures that both the Gigabyte B850 GAMING WIFI6 and ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI motherboards can reliably run the memory at advertised speeds without complex BIOS tuning.

Storage: WD Green SN3000 2TB NVMe SSD

Both the black and white builds utilise the WD Green SN3000 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive for fast and reliable storage. This SSD offers a great balance of speed, capacity, and value for most modern gaming and productivity needs. You can never have enough space, especially if you want to install more than just Call of Duty.

The WD Green SN3000 leverages the PCIe 4.0 interface, delivering significantly faster read and write speeds compared to PCIe 3.0 drives. While exact sequential speeds can vary by model and capacity, PCIe 4.0 SSDs like the SN3000 typically provide sequential read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s, and write speeds close to 4,200 MB/s.

These speeds translate into exceptional load times for games and applications, faster boot times, and snappier system responsiveness. For everyday gaming and professional workloads, the WD Green SN3000 family of SSDs ensures minimal bottlenecking due to high storage performance.

Expert Build and Setup

Every Wootware PC is fully assembled and cable managed, then stress tested on both the CPU and GPU under real gaming and working loads. The pre-configured systems shown here ship with Windows 11 pre-installed (but unlicensed), letting you begin gaming straight away, with the option to activate your own Windows product key later.

Order your next gaming PC from Wootware and see how premium hardware and local service make a difference. Your build will be ready for the latest AAA games, future innovation, and hassle-free enjoyment with the best-in-class value.

What You Get

• Competitive Gaming Power: Both builds are capable of smooth 1440p and solid 4K gaming with minimal bottlenecking thanks to powerful GPUs and Ryzen 7 CPU.
• Rapid Load Times: Fast PCIe 4.0 SSD provides near-instant game and application launches.
• Modern Platform: AM5 socket, DDR5 RAM, robust cooling and power support for future upgrades.
• Professional Assembly: Provided by Wootware, including cable management and CPU/GPU stress testing, so the system is reliable out of the box.
• Themed Aesthetics: Each build is colour-matched for visual impact — black and white variants of cases, coolers, and RAM.
• Software Ready: Systems ship Windows pre-installed (user licensing), immediately ready for gaming and productivity.
• After-Sales Support: Full local warranty and technical support for seamless ownership experience.