Buying Guide
The Best Gaming PCs for 4K
Five gaming PCs compared, from the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT to the OMEN MAX 45L, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
4K gaming needs an RTX 5070 Ti or better. Every pick uses an RTX 5070 Ti, 5080, 5090 or RX 9070 XT, ordered by VRAM.
This is a research roundup, not a lab test: graphics card, VRAM and processor come from each maker's published specs; a missing memory type is flagged, not filled in, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Also Consider
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 9 9950X3D, RTX 5090)
A 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D.
Best for: Buyers who want 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D.
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Most Memory
HP OMEN MAX 45L (Ryzen 9 9900X3D, RTX 5090 32GB)
The most memory here (64GB).
Best for: Buyers who put memory first.
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Lowest Price Here
Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT, White)
The cheapest way into this group, below the King 95 i7 5070 Ti.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Strong Alternative
Skytech King 95 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White)
A white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO.
Best for: Buyers who want white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO.
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Worth a Look
ZOTAC MEK (Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB)
A 360mm AIO and a three-year GPU warranty.
Best for: Buyers who want 360mm AIO and a three-year GPU warranty.
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Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 9 9950X3D, RTX 5090) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Skytech's flagship pairs a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D with an RTX 5090, 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It has the most CPU cores of any system here. On VRAM it ties with the OMEN MAX 45L at 32GB. On memory it ties with the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the MEK 5070 Ti at 32GB.
It shares an RTX 5090 graphics card with the OMEN MAX 45L; the MEK 5070 Ti goes with an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. You get a ryzen 9 9950X3D processor here, which sets it apart from the MEK 5070 Ti and its a ryzen 7 9700X processor. Check the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
It was priced above the MEK 5070 Ti and below the OMEN MAX 45L at the time of writing. There is no published power supply wattage figure, whereas the OMEN MAX 45L offers 1200W.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5090
- VRAM: 32GB
- Processor: Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Memory: 32GB
- SSD: 2TB
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5090 graphics card
- 32GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 9 9950X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT at the time of writing
Most Memory2 of 5
HP OMEN MAX 45L (Ryzen 9 9900X3D, RTX 5090 32GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
HP's OMEN MAX 45L pairs a 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D with an RTX 5090, 64GB of DDR5 and a 4TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who put memory first.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It has a 1200W power supply. It matches the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 on VRAM (32GB). Nothing else here matches its 64GB memory; the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 comes closest at 32GB.
Its 4TB SSD capacity is the largest here; the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 comes next at 2TB. Like the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090, it has an RTX 5090 graphics card, while the MEK 5070 Ti uses an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. No other pick in this guide offers a ryzen 9 9900X3D processor; compare the King 95 i7 5070 Ti, which has a core i7-14700F processor.
It is the only pick here with a DDR5 memory type; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT has a DDR5-6000 memory type instead. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 and the rest.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5090
- VRAM: 32GB
- Processor: Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- Memory: 64GB
- Memory type: DDR5
- SSD: 4TB
- Power supply: 1200W
Pros
- A RTX 5090 graphics card
- 32GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 9 9900X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 64GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT, White) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RX 9070 XT with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 2TB SSD.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: vRAM of 16GB, behind the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 (32GB).
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it ties with the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the MEK 5070 Ti at 16GB. On memory it ties with the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the MEK 5070 Ti at 32GB.
You get an RX 9070 XT graphics card here, which sets it apart from the MEK 5070 Ti and its an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. You get a ryzen 7 9800X3D processor here, which sets it apart from the MEK 5070 Ti and its a ryzen 7 9700X processor. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the King 95 i7 5070 Ti the next step up. There is no published power supply wattage figure, whereas the OMEN MAX 45L offers 1200W.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RX 9070 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Processor: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory: 32GB
- Memory type: DDR5-6000
- SSD: 2TB
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
- Case colour: White
Pros
- A RX 9070 XT graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- VRAM of 16GB, behind the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 (32GB)
Strong Alternative4 of 5
Skytech King 95 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Inside the King 95 i7 5070 Ti are a Core i7-14700F and an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5-6000 and 1TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers who want white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also comes with a white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the MEK 5070 Ti on VRAM (16GB).
It matches the MEK 5070 Ti on SSD capacity (1TB). Like the MEK 5070 Ti, it has an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, while the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses an RX 9070 XT graphics card. It is the only pick here with a core i7-14700F processor; the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 has a ryzen 9 9950X3D processor instead.
Its price falls between the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the MEK 5070 Ti, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed power supply wattage should compare it with the OMEN MAX 45L, which offers 1200W.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Processor: Core i7-14700F
- Memory: 32GB
- Memory type: DDR5-6000
- SSD: 1TB
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
- Case colour: White
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- White King 95 case with a 360mm AIO
Cons
- Costs more than the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT at the time of writing
Worth a Look5 of 5
ZOTAC MEK (Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MEK 5070 Ti pairs a Ryzen 7 9700X with an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want 360mm AIO and a three-year GPU warranty.
Skip if
- Skip it if VRAM matters most to you; the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 offers 32GB.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 360mm AIO and a three-year GPU warranty. The power supply is rated at 750W (80 Plus Gold). It matches the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the King 95 i7 5070 Ti on VRAM (16GB).
It is the only pick here with a ryzen 7 9700X processor; the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 has a ryzen 9 9950X3D processor instead. Like the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and King 95 i7 5070 Ti, it has a DDR5-6000 memory type, while the OMEN MAX 45L uses a DDR5 memory type. Check the MEK 5070 Ti's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
The 750W power supply is the stated figure; check its connectors before a later GPU upgrade. If VRAM is your priority, the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 (32GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Processor: Ryzen 7 9700X
- Memory: 32GB
- Memory type: DDR5-6000
- SSD: 1TB
- Power supply: 750W
- PSU rating: 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty: 1 year system, 3 years GPU
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- A 750W power supply
Cons
- VRAM trails the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 (32GB)
- Memory trails the OMEN MAX 45L (64GB)
- SSD capacity trails the OMEN MAX 45L (4TB)
How We Chose These Gaming PCs for 4K
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 to the MEK 5070 Ti, state graphics card, VRAM and processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 gives no memory type; the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090, the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the King 95 i7 5070 Ti give no power supply wattage.
- Price range
- From the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT to the OMEN MAX 45L, all sat in the over $1500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a Gaming PC for 4K
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
VRAM across these picks
Here VRAM runs from 16GB on the MEK 5070 Ti to 32GB on the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090. The Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 is the pick for VRAM.
Memory
Here memory runs from 32GB on the MEK 5070 Ti to 64GB on the OMEN MAX 45L. Start with the OMEN MAX 45L if memory decides it.
How much SSD capacity you need
Here SSD capacity runs from 1TB on the MEK 5070 Ti to 4TB on the OMEN MAX 45L. For less, the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 is the runner-up at 2TB.
Processor
The Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 lists Ryzen 9 9950X3D; the OMEN MAX 45L lists Ryzen 9 9900X3D; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT lists Ryzen 7 9800X3D; the King 95 i7 5070 Ti lists Core i7-14700F; the MEK 5070 Ti lists Ryzen 7 9700X.
Memory type
The OMEN MAX 45L lists DDR5; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the MEK 5070 Ti list DDR5-6000. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Trust specific listings
Prefer listings that name every part: CPU model, GPU model and VRAM, RAM, SSD and PSU. Vague terms like "Core i7" or "brand may vary" leave room for weaker parts.
How to Choose a Gaming PC for 4K
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 | A 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Buyers who put memory first | OMEN MAX 45L | The most memory here (64GB) |
| Keeping the budget tight | King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT | The cheapest way into this group, below the King 95 i7 5070 Ti |
| Buyers who want white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO | King 95 i7 5070 Ti | A white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO |
| Buyers who want 360mm AIO and a three-year GPU warranty | MEK 5070 Ti | A 360mm AIO and a three-year GPU warranty |
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Key specs side by side
The Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 leads on VRAM at 32GB, ahead of the OMEN MAX 45L at 32GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 | RTX 5090 | 32GB | Ryzen 9 9950X3D | 32GB |
| OMEN MAX 45L | RTX 5090 | 32GB | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 64GB |
| King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
| King 95 i7 5070 Ti | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Core i7-14700F | 32GB |
| MEK 5070 Ti | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9700X | 32GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 compare with the OMEN MAX 45L on memory?
The OMEN MAX 45L leads at 64GB, with the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 at 32GB.
Is the OMEN MAX 45L ahead of the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 on SSD capacity?
The OMEN MAX 45L leads at 4TB, with the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 at 2TB. The MEK 5070 Ti is at the other end of this group with 1TB.
Is the OMEN MAX 45L ahead of the MEK 5070 Ti on power supply wattage?
The OMEN MAX 45L leads at 1200W, with the MEK 5070 Ti at 750W. The Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090, the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the King 95 i7 5070 Ti don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
Is the OMEN MAX 45L worth paying more than the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT?
On paper it adds VRAM (32GB against 16GB), memory (64GB against 32GB) and SSD capacity (4TB against 2TB). The King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the OMEN MAX 45L the Most Memory?
It earns the label for the most memory here (64GB). It suits anyone who put memory first.
Do the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 and the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT differ on graphics card?
The Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090 and the OMEN MAX 45L use RTX 5090; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses RX 9070 XT; the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the MEK 5070 Ti use RTX 5070 Ti.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Skytech 9950X3D RTX 5090, chosen for a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Look at the OMEN MAX 45L for the most memory here (64GB), the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT for the cheapest way into this group, below the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the King 95 i7 5070 Ti for a white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO if those matter more to you.
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