The Photoshop test stresses CPU, storage subsystem, and RAM, but it can also take advantage of most GPUs to speed up the process of applying filters, so systems with powerful graphics chips or cards may see a boost.This design appeals not only to professionals in offices who need high-powered systems (much of the company's target audience), but gamers who care more about speed than about having an eye-catching tower. Only then will a senior engineer sign off on your rig and approve it for shipping.The Raptor⢠Z55 is now available in both our mATX and ATX chassis. The front of the unit features a single blue backlit power button, a Velocity Micro blue-lit logo, and DVD drive bay. These are run on the maximum graphics-quality presets (Ultra for Far Cry 5, Very High for Rise of the Tomb Raider) at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions to determine the sweet spot of visuals and smooth performance for a given system. Far Cry 5 is DirectX 11-based, while Rise of the Tomb Raider can be flipped to DX12, which we do for the benchmark.PCMag, PCMag.com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis, LLC and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Moving onto the games, Total War: Warhammer II averaged 100 (1080p), 85 (1440p), and 51 fps (4K) with the graphics set to ultra. This machine should crush through virtually any reasonable amount of multi-tasking with aplomb. Our stable systems are easier to service and upgrade than any mass-market machines.We build every Velocity Micro PC at our headquarters in Richmond, VA. Our experts assemble, tune, and benchmark them all on site. We create the fastest custom gaming PC's. October 15, 2019. It should also be clear that there are many more ways to configure this system when ordering, but this is what PC Labs was sent for review.This year's model is using the MX4 edition of the case, still a sleek all-black chassis made entirely of aluminum. The margins are so slim, though, that it's essentially a wash: They all boast snappy SSDs that will boot the system and load applications quickly.The interior carries the same philosophy as the exterior—visual flair is not the priority. I/O options include two USB 3.1 ports on the top panel, with five more around back. Velocity Micro promises US-based support on every call from its in-house technicians (all of whom are equipped to answer your questions and won't just pass you up the chain).
The company's logo is backlit by a LED.The PC comes packaged inside another box and is well protected by foam inserts and cardboard dividers. By Joanna Nelius 15 October 2019 But it's our tweaking, tuning, and hand construction that sets our systems apart. Network performance is where it should be for a Gbit NIC.All the fan vents are slightly raised above the surface of the chassis.Velocity Micro's Raptor Z55 is a very high-performance gaming machine that can tackle pretty much any game on Ultra settings, most in 4K. Velocity Micro's 2019 Raptor Z55 is a straightforward, cleanly assembled power desktop that posts excellent all-around performance.
It stands roughly 17 inches tall by 17 inches deep—hardly compact, but not a huge footprint.Many factors come into play around price, features, and performance for custom desktops, so it can be a bit difficult to make head-to-head comparisons. Those honors go to the FragBox's overclocked version of the RTX 2080 Ti, which does earn a modest boost on both tests.
You will receive a verification email shortly.It manages airflow efficiently by pulling cool air from the bottom of the case and, interestingly, is enough to keep the entire rig cool without the aid of other fans at the front or back of the case.
Our industry-leading testing includes a full week of benchmarks, tuning, and extensive reboots. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. However, the system is built with off-the-shelf hardware (except for the case), so you can overclock individual parts further.The M.2 drive is a Samsung 960 Pro 512GB. The rear of the unit features PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, DVI, VGA, HDMI, USB type-C, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, Gbit LAN, headphone, line-in, and microphone ports. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.That's good news, because there's plenty of room for expansion in this system.