Buying Guide
The Best White Gaming PCs
Five gaming PCs compared, from the Chronos 3 to the King 95 9900X3D, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
White gaming PCs suit light setups. Every pick has a white case, 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 power supply 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.
Lowest Price Here
Skytech Chronos 3 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, White)
Undercutting the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT on price when we checked.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
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Also Consider
Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT, White)
A 2TB SSD in a white King 95 case.
Best for: Buyers who want 2TB SSD in a white King 95 case.
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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 (Core Ultra 7 265KF, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White Apocalypse)
A white Apocalypse RTX 5070 Ti.
Best for: Buyers who want white Apocalypse RTX 5070 Ti.
Our take Check price for ZOTAC MEK (Core Ultra 7 265KF, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White Apocalypse) (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 9 9900X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White)
A 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
Skytech Chronos 3 (Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, White) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Chronos 3 pairs a Core i7-14700F with an RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, plus 16GB of DDR5-6000 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
Why we like it
It also comes with an 850W Gold PSU and a 360mm AIO in a white Chronos case. Its 16GB memory is the least in this group; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT leads at 32GB. It matches the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti on SSD capacity (1TB).
It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT has an RX 9070 XT graphics card instead. Like the King 95 i7 5070 Ti, it has a core i7-14700F processor, while the King 95 9900X3D uses a ryzen 9 9900X3D processor. Check the Chronos 3'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 King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT was the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Processor: Core i7-14700F
- Memory: 16GB
- Memory type: DDR5-6000
- SSD: 1TB
- Power supply: 850W
- PSU rating: 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
- Case colour: White
Pros
- A RTX 5060 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- A 850W power supply
- An 80 Plus Gold power supply
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Memory trails the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT (32GB)
Also Consider2 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
- Buyers who want 2TB SSD in a white King 95 case.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Chronos 3 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On memory it ties with the King 95 i7 5070 Ti, the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D at 32GB. You get an RX 9070 XT graphics card here, which sets it apart from the King 95 9900X3D and its an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card.
You get a ryzen 7 9800X3D processor here, which sets it apart from the King 95 9900X3D and its a ryzen 9 9900X3D processor. Check the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT'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 Chronos 3 and below the King 95 i7 5070 Ti at the time of writing. There is no published power supply wattage figure, whereas the Chronos 3 offers 850W.
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
- Costs more than the Chronos 3 at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 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
- Skip it if price comes first: the Chronos 3 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, the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D on memory (32GB).
It matches the Chronos 3 and the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti on SSD capacity (1TB). Like the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti and King 95 9900X3D, it has an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, while the Chronos 3 uses an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card. Like the Chronos 3, it has a core i7-14700F processor, while the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses a ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.
Its price falls between the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed power supply wattage should compare it with the Chronos 3, which offers 850W.
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 Chronos 3 at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ZOTAC MEK (Core Ultra 7 265KF, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White Apocalypse) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti pairs a Core Ultra 7 265KF with an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-5600 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want white Apocalypse RTX 5070 Ti.
Skip if
- Skip it if SSD capacity matters most to you; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT offers 2TB.
Why we like it
The power supply is rated at 750W (80 Plus Gold). On memory it ties with the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D at 32GB. A core Ultra 7 265KF processor is unique to it among these picks, while the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses a ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.
You get a DDR5-5600 memory type here, which sets it apart from the King 95 9900X3D and its a DDR5-6000 memory type. Check the MEK Apocalypse 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. SSD capacity is its weakest area, and the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT covers it better at 2TB.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Processor: Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Memory: 32GB
- Memory type: DDR5-5600
- SSD: 1TB
- Power supply: 750W
- PSU rating: 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty: 1 year system, 3 years GPU
- Case colour: White
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- 32GB of RAM
- A 750W power supply
Cons
- SSD capacity trails the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT (2TB)
- Costs more than the Chronos 3 at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 9 9900X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Inside the King 95 9900X3D are a Ryzen 9 9900X3D and an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, backed by 32GB of DDR5-6000 and 2TB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Chronos 3, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On memory it ties with the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti at 32GB. A ryzen 9 9900X3D processor is unique to it among these picks, while the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses a ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.
Check the King 95 9900X3D's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. At our last price check it topped the group, with the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti the nearest cheaper option. VRAM is its weakest area, and the Chronos 3 covers it better at 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- Graphics card: RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Processor: Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- Memory: 32GB
- Memory type: DDR5-6000
- SSD: 2TB
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
- Case colour: White
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 9 9900X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the Chronos 3 at the time of writing
How We Chose These White Gaming PCs
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Chronos 3 to the King 95 9900X3D, state graphics card, VRAM and processor and share White case colour.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D give no power supply wattage; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D give no PSU rating.
- Price range
- From the Chronos 3 to the King 95 9900X3D, all sat in the over $1500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a White Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Memory
Here memory runs from 16GB on the Chronos 3 to 32GB on the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT. The King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT is the pick for memory.
How much SSD capacity you need
Here SSD capacity runs from 1TB on the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti to 2TB on the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT. Start with the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT if SSD capacity decides it.
Power supply wattage across these picks
Here power supply wattage runs from 750W on the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti to 850W on the Chronos 3. The Chronos 3 is the pick for power supply wattage. No figure for the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D.
Processor
The Chronos 3 and the King 95 i7 5070 Ti list Core i7-14700F; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT lists Ryzen 7 9800X3D; the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti lists Core Ultra 7 265KF; the King 95 9900X3D lists Ryzen 9 9900X3D. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Memory type
The Chronos 3, the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D list DDR5-6000; the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti lists DDR5-5600.
Check memory and storage
16GB of RAM runs games; 32GB leaves room for streaming, browsers and editing. A 1TB SSD holds a handful of large games, so plan for a second drive if you keep a big library.
How to Choose a White Gaming PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build | Chronos 3 | Undercutting the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want 2TB SSD in a white King 95 case | King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT | A 2TB SSD in a white King 95 case |
| 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 white Apocalypse RTX 5070 Ti | MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti | A white Apocalypse RTX 5070 Ti |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | King 95 9900X3D | A 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT leads on memory at 32GB, ahead of the King 95 i7 5070 Ti at 32GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronos 3 | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | Core i7-14700F | 16GB |
| 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 Apocalypse 5070 Ti | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 32GB |
| King 95 9900X3D | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 32GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti compare with the Chronos 3 on power supply wattage?
The Chronos 3 leads at 850W, with the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti at 750W. The King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
Is the King 95 9900X3D worth paying more than the Chronos 3?
On paper it adds memory (32GB against 16GB) and SSD capacity (2TB against 1TB). The Chronos 3 was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the Chronos 3 the Lowest Price Here?
It earns the label for undercutting the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT on price when we checked. It suits anyone who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Do the Chronos 3 and the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT differ on graphics card?
The Chronos 3 uses RTX 5060 Ti; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses RX 9070 XT; the King 95 i7 5070 Ti, the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti and the King 95 9900X3D use RTX 5070 Ti.
What should I check before buying the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti?
Check the MEK Apocalypse 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. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5.
Beyond the specs, what sets the Chronos 3 and the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT apart?
The Chronos 3: an 850W Gold PSU and a 360mm AIO in a white Chronos case. The King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT: a 2TB SSD in a white King 95 case. The King 95 i7 5070 Ti: a white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Chronos 3, chosen for undercutting the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT on price when we checked. Look at the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT for a 2TB SSD in a white King 95 case, the King 95 i7 5070 Ti for a white King 95 case with a 360mm AIO and the MEK Apocalypse 5070 Ti for a white Apocalypse RTX 5070 Ti if those matter more to you.
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