NCIX PC Vesta 5050 Gaming PC on the Test Platform Linus Tech Tips

In this Linus Tech Tips segment, the NCIX PC Vesta 5050 gaming PC is showcased as a flexible test platform that can be ordered with either a GeForce or Radeon graphics solution, both offered at the same price point to give users a choice without changing the overall configuration. The build centers on an Intel Core i7 960 processor, with the plan to use a CoolIT Eco liquid cooling kit once installed in the final NZXT Phantom white case, enabling potential overclocking. The memory is Mushkin Enhanced Silverline DDR3-1333 at low voltage to preserve headroom for tuning, and the motherboard chosen is the Isus Sabertooth Tough Series, a board that emphasizes stability for overclocking. A high-quality 620W power supply provides the necessary headroom for overclocked performance, and the system’s peak measured power draw from the wall is about 391 watts, leaving substantial overhead for additional graphics or peripherals. Storage coming with the tested configuration includes a 60GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD for the boot drive and a 1TB WD Green for storage, with an explanation given for not running the OS from the SSD during the benchmarks. In-game testing is performed with Lost Planet 2 DirectX 11 at 1920x1200, achieving an average around 45 FPS and a rank of B, indicating very playable performance at the time. Linus notes that the configuration is priced at 99.99 and promises an upcoming update comparing the Radeon and GeForce variants at equivalent price points once the system is fully configured in the NZXT Phantom case. The host also references a prior GTX 560 Ti video review to contextualize the performance of the two cards being compared, reinforcing that the platform is intended to showcase balance between CPU, memory, cooling, and graphics for high‑end gaming. Overall, the video aims to demonstrate a flexible, overclock-friendly platform that can be tuned for either graphics path while maintaining solid gaming performance at a competitive price point.

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