Buying Guide
The Best Liquid-Cooled Gaming PCs
Five liquid-cooled gaming PCs, from RTX 5070 to RTX 4080 Super, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Liquid cooling in prebuilts means an all-in-one (AIO) CPU cooler. These five name a liquid cooler or AIO in their listings.
Our comparison uses what each seller states, not hands-on testing. Listings without a named CPU, a GPU with its VRAM, a RAM figure or an SSD size were dropped, as were renewed units and outlier prices.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5070 12GB)The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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White Build
Skytech Archangel 5 Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 5070 12GB)A white case.
Best for: Matching a white desk setup.
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Solid Alternative
Skytech O11 Vision (Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 5070 12GB)Inside the O11 Vision 7700X are a Ryzen 7 7700X and an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5-5600 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for: Buyers who want a rtx 5070 graphics card.
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RTX 5070 Ti Build
Skytech King 95 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, 2TB)An RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
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Largest Listed PSU
Skytech O11V (Core i7-14700K, RTX 4080 Super 16GB)A 1000W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold.
Best for: A bigger graphics card later.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
HOENGAGER Panorama (Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 5070 12GB)
Inside the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 are a Ryzen 7 5700X and an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR4 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- The maker gives no power supply wattage, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the Skytech Archangel 5 and the O11 Vision 7700X on VRAM (12GB).
Like the Skytech Archangel 5 and O11 Vision 7700X, it has an RTX 5070 graphics card, while the King 95 i7 2TB uses an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. It is the only pick here with a ryzen 7 5700X processor; the Skytech Archangel 5 has a ryzen 7 7700X processor instead. No other pick in this guide offers a DDR4 memory type; compare the King 95 i7 2TB, which has a DDR5-6000 memory type.
Check the HOENGAGER RTX 5070's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Skytech Archangel 5 was the next step up.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR4
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 5070 graphics card
- 12GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans
Cons
- No published power supply wattage
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed power supply wattage should compare it with the Skytech O11V, which offers 1000W.
White Build2 of 5
Skytech Archangel 5 Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 5070 12GB)
Inside the Skytech Archangel 5 are a Ryzen 7 7700X and an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5-6000 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Matching a white desk setup.
Skip if
- Skip it if power supply wattage matters most to you; the Skytech O11V offers 1000W.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler. The power supply is rated at 750W (80 Plus Gold). It matches the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the O11 Vision 7700X on VRAM (12GB).
Its 750W power supply wattage is the smallest in this group; the Skytech O11V leads at 1000W. Like the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and O11 Vision 7700X, it has an RTX 5070 graphics card, while the King 95 i7 2TB uses an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. Like the King 95 i7 2TB, it has a DDR5-6000 memory type, while the Skytech O11V uses a DDR5-5600 memory type.
It also offers a white Archangel 5 case. Check the Skytech Archangel 5's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. Its price falls between the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the O11 Vision 7700X, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 7700X
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 750W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
- Case colour
- White
Pros
- A RTX 5070 graphics card
- 12GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- A 750W power supply
Cons
- Power supply wattage trails the Skytech O11V (1000W)
- Costs more than the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 at the time of writing
The catch
If power supply wattage is your priority, the Skytech O11V (1000W) is the stronger choice.
Solid Alternative3 of 5
Skytech O11 Vision (Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 5070 12GB)
Inside the O11 Vision 7700X are a Ryzen 7 7700X and an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5-5600 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who want a rtx 5070 graphics card.
Skip if
- Skip it if VRAM matters most to you; the King 95 i7 2TB offers 16GB.
Why we like it
It also comes with an X670 board and an 850W Gold ATX 3 PSU. It matches the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the Skytech Archangel 5 on VRAM (12GB). It matches the King 95 i7 2TB on power supply wattage (850W).
Like the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and Skytech Archangel 5, it has an RTX 5070 graphics card, while the King 95 i7 2TB uses an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. Like the Skytech O11V, it has a DDR5-5600 memory type, while the King 95 i7 2TB uses a DDR5-6000 memory type. Check the O11 Vision 7700X's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The 850W power supply is the stated figure; check its connectors before a later GPU upgrade.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 7700X
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-5600
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 850W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5070 graphics card
- 12GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- A 850W power supply
Cons
- VRAM trails the King 95 i7 2TB (16GB)
- SSD capacity trails the King 95 i7 2TB (2TB)
- Costs more than the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 at the time of writing
The catch
The trade-off is VRAM; for more, the King 95 i7 2TB offers 16GB.
RTX 5070 Ti Build4 of 5
Skytech King 95 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, 2TB)
Inside the King 95 i7 2TB are a Core i7-14700F and an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5-6000 and 2TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also comes with an 850W Gold PSU and a 2TB SSD. It matches the Skytech O11V on VRAM (16GB). It matches the Skytech O11V on SSD capacity (2TB).
It matches the O11 Vision 7700X on power supply wattage (850W). No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card; compare the O11 Vision 7700X, which has an RTX 5070 graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a core i7-14700F processor; compare the O11 Vision 7700X, which has a ryzen 7 7700X processor.
Like the Skytech Archangel 5, it has a DDR5-6000 memory type, while the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 uses a DDR4 memory type. Check the King 95 i7 2TB's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper O11 Vision 7700X and the pricier Skytech O11V, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Core i7-14700F
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 2TB
- Power supply
- 850W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- A 2TB SSD
Cons
- Costs more than the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 at the time of writing
Largest Listed PSU5 of 5
Skytech O11V (Core i7-14700K, RTX 4080 Super 16GB)
Inside the Skytech O11V are a Core i7-14700K and an RTX 4080 Super with 16GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5-5600 and 2TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- A bigger graphics card later.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 1000W Gold ATX 3.0 PSU. It matches the King 95 i7 2TB on VRAM (16GB). On power supply wattage it leads this guide at 1000W, ahead of the O11 Vision 7700X (850W).
It is the only pick here with an RTX 4080 Super graphics card; the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 has an RTX 5070 graphics card instead. It is the only pick here with a core i7-14700K processor; the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 has a ryzen 7 5700X processor instead. Like the O11 Vision 7700X, it has a DDR5-5600 memory type, while the King 95 i7 2TB uses a DDR5-6000 memory type.
Check the Skytech O11V's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the King 95 i7 2TB.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 4080 Super
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Core i7-14700K
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-5600
- SSD
- 2TB
- Power supply
- 1000W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 4080 Super graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- A 2TB SSD
Cons
- Costs more than the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 at the time of writing
The catch
If memory is your priority, the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 (32GB) is the stronger choice.
How We Chose These Liquid-Cooled Gaming PCs
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and power supply wattage and PSU rating are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 to the Skytech O11V, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The HOENGAGER RTX 5070 gives no power supply wattage; the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 gives no PSU rating.
- Price range
- From the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 to the Skytech O11V, all sat in the over $1500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a Liquid-Cooled Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
VRAM across these picks
Across these 5 picks VRAM spans 12GB (the O11 Vision 7700X) to 16GB (the King 95 i7 2TB). Start with the King 95 i7 2TB if VRAM decides it.
How much SSD capacity you need
The King 95 i7 2TB tops SSD capacity at 2TB and the O11 Vision 7700X sits lowest at 1TB; 2 picks share the top figure. If SSD capacity is your first filter, the King 95 i7 2TB sets the ceiling at 2TB.
A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting How much power supply wattage you need
Here power supply wattage runs from 750W on the Skytech Archangel 5 to 1000W on the Skytech O11V, a 33% spread. The O11 Vision 7700X comes second at 850W, in the same price tier as the Skytech O11V. The HOENGAGER RTX 5070 gives no power supply wattage figure, so 4 of 5 picks are compared here.
Processor
The HOENGAGER RTX 5070 lists Ryzen 7 5700X; the Skytech Archangel 5 and the O11 Vision 7700X list Ryzen 7 7700X; the King 95 i7 2TB lists Core i7-14700F; the Skytech O11V lists Core i7-14700K. Sort out processor before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 1, 1 and 1.
A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk Memory type
The HOENGAGER RTX 5070 lists DDR4; the Skytech Archangel 5 and the King 95 i7 2TB list DDR5-6000; the O11 Vision 7700X and the Skytech O11V list DDR5-5600. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 2 and 1.
How to Choose a Liquid-Cooled Gaming PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the budget tight | HOENGAGER RTX 5070 | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
| Matching a white desk setup | Skytech Archangel 5 | A white case |
| 1440p gaming | King 95 i7 2TB | An RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM |
| A bigger graphics card later | Skytech O11V | A 1000W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold |
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Key specs side by side
The King 95 i7 2TB leads on VRAM at 16GB, ahead of the Skytech O11V at 16GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOENGAGER RTX 5070 | RTX 5070 | 12GB | Ryzen 7 5700X | 32GB |
| Skytech Archangel 5 | RTX 5070 | 12GB | Ryzen 7 7700X | 32GB |
| O11 Vision 7700X | RTX 5070 | 12GB | Ryzen 7 7700X | 32GB |
| King 95 i7 2TB | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Core i7-14700F | 32GB |
| Skytech O11V | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | Core i7-14700K | 32GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest power supply wattage: the Skytech O11V or the O11 Vision 7700X?
The Skytech O11V tops power supply wattage at 1000W; the O11 Vision 7700X follows at 850W, 18% apart. The Skytech Archangel 5 is at the other end of this group with 750W. No power supply wattage figure is published for the HOENGAGER RTX 5070, which leaves 4 of 5 picks ranked here.
What does the Skytech O11V add over the HOENGAGER RTX 5070?
The spec sheets show VRAM (16GB against 12GB) and SSD capacity (2TB against 1TB) in its favour. Both sat in the over $1500 tier when we checked, so the gains in VRAM and SSD capacity cost little extra by tier.
Why is the Skytech O11V our Largest Listed PSU pick?
The label rests on a 1000W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold. It makes sense for A bigger graphics card later.
Do the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the King 95 i7 2TB differ on graphics card?
The HOENGAGER RTX 5070, the Skytech Archangel 5 and the O11 Vision 7700X use RTX 5070; the King 95 i7 2TB uses RTX 5070 Ti; the Skytech O11V uses RTX 4080 Super.
Will the Skytech O11V work with my setup?
Check the Skytech O11V's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5, as our Largest Listed PSU pick, and second of 5 on VRAM (16GB).
What extras do the HOENGAGER RTX 5070 and the Skytech Archangel 5 include?
The HOENGAGER RTX 5070: a 240mm AIO and software-controlled ARGB fans. The Skytech Archangel 5: a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler. The O11 Vision 7700X: an X670 board and an 850W Gold ATX 3 PSU.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the HOENGAGER RTX 5070, chosen for the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing. Look at the Skytech Archangel 5 for a white case, the King 95 i7 2TB for an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM and the Skytech O11V for a 1000W power supply rated 80 Plus Gold if those matter more to you.
AIO coolers are quiet under load but add a pump that can fail; the warranty covers it in most listings here.
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