At the center of Chromatic Beacon are AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB, and 64 GB DDR5, giving the system a strong foundation without hiding the hardware behind the presentation. Supporting hardware includes the Starforge special-edition case chassis and Samsung 990 PRO 4 TB, while a vivid multi-color RGB presentation gives the completed PC its visual identity.
Build Specifications
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB
Memory64 GB DDR5
StorageSamsung 990 PRO 4 TB
ChassisStarforge special-edition case
Power Supply1200 W Platinum
The story behind the build
More About This PC
Make your dream gaming setup the main event.
Chromatic Beacon isn't content to blend into the background. The Starforge special-edition chassis and vibrant lighting make the PC a true showpiece; the kind of machine you'd want in the frame of a streaming setup, not hidden under the desk.
The hardware matches the ambition. A Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB deliver a high-end gaming foundation, while 64 GB DDR5 and a huge 4 TB Samsung 990 PRO give extra space for recordings, massive game libraries and serious creative projects. This is a configuration that invites you to do more than just boot into your favorite game.
If the idea of an enthusiast build has been stuck in your head, this is the sort of starting point that makes it feel real. Chris can work through the display resolution, favorite titles, storage needs and exact look with you—then build something inspired by this machine but unmistakably your own.
Excellent high-refresh-rate 1440p and demanding 4K gaming with ray tracing and DLSS options in supported titles.
Imagine playing highly detailed games on a fast 1440p monitor or taking advantage of a 4K display, with ray tracing and supported DLSS available when a title calls for them. This is a high-end tier with meaningful graphical flexibility.
Everyday & creative
The memory, storage and GPU are also suited to editing large projects, high-volume multitasking and GPU-assisted 3D work.
For creators, the generous memory and storage make room for recordings, large photo libraries, complex scenes and demanding editing timelines. It is as much a productive workstation foundation as it is a gaming showpiece.
Actual performance varies by title, application, workload and settings. These are hardware-based expectations, not measured FPS benchmarks. Operating system, required software, drivers and games must be separately installed and configured.
Gaming Performance
We chose 10 widely played PC games to show what this build can handle—from fast competitive matches to demanding graphics. These are examples, not the only games it can play. Open a title to compare visual quality and estimated FPS.
01ARC Raiders1440p · Epic
Best visuals1440p · Epic~105–165 FPS
Best speed1440p · Balanced + upscaling~145–210 FPS
02Counter-Strike 21440p · Very High
Best visuals1440p · Very High~185–295 FPS
Best speed1080p · Competitive~290–440 FPS
03Marvel Rivals1440p · Ultra
Best visuals1440p · Ultra~95–150 FPS
Best speed1440p · Balanced + upscaling~145–220 FPS
04PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS1440p · Ultra
Best visuals1440p · Ultra~125–190 FPS
Best speed1440p · Competitive~175–250 FPS
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05Dota 21440p · Ultra
Best visuals1440p · Ultra~155–240 FPS
Best speed1080p · Medium~210–315 FPS
06Overwatch 21440p · Epic
Best visuals1440p · Epic~160–250 FPS
Best speed1440p · Competitive~230–335 FPS
07Apex Legends1440p · High
Best visuals1440p · High~135–210 FPS
Best speed1440p · Competitive~190–285 FPS
08Rainbow Six Siege1440p · Ultra
Best visuals1440p · Ultra~175–265 FPS
Best speed1440p · Competitive~230–335 FPS
09Rust1440p · High
Best visuals1440p · High~85–135 FPS
Best speed1440p · Medium~115–180 FPS
10Valheim1440p · Very High
Best visuals1440p · Very High~90–150 FPS
Best speed1440p · Medium~125–200 FPS
Broad estimated average FPS ranges based on published GPU performance trends, not benchmarks of Chris's actual completed PC. Individual game results depend on the CPU, drivers, patches, scene complexity and server. Ray tracing and frame generation are OFF unless a mode says otherwise. Upscaling is only assumed when explicitly listed. Competitive settings prioritize speed instead of maximum detail. Independent GPU comparison · Popular game selection.
Creative Work: Capabilities & Limits
What this hardware handles and where it reaches its limits.
Adobe Photoshop
Handles: Large composites and detailed layered art
Limitation: Extreme file sizes may still exceed 64 GB RAM
Adobe Illustrator
Handles: Complex illustrations and big brand projects
Limitation: Huge multi-app projects still consume system memory
Lightroom Classic
Handles: Large RAW shoots and batch processing
Limitation: Even 4 TB storage can fill with huge media archives
DaVinci Resolve
Handles: Multi-track 4K grading and GPU effects
Limitation: Very heavy effects may still need caching
Adobe Premiere Pro
Handles: Complex 4K timelines and GPU effects
Limitation: Specialized codecs can still require proxy workflows
Blender
Handles: Detailed 3D modeling and GPU rendering
Limitation: 16 GB VRAM limits exceptionally large scenes
Hardware-based guidance, not measured editing results. Software, compatible drivers and licenses are required.
More Photos
Additional finished-build views show the system from multiple angles. Select any image to view it full size.
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