{"id":614281,"date":"2025-10-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=614281"},"modified":"2025-10-15T16:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:13:52","slug":"the-pcbuilder-monet-creator-pc-review-a-do-it-all-computer-for-creative-minds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/reviews\/614281-the-pcbuilder-monet-creator-pc-review-a-do-it-all-computer-for-creative-minds.html","title":{"rendered":"The PCBuilder MONET Creator PC review \u2014 A do-it-all computer for creative minds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The PCBuilder Ryzen 7 9700X MONET Windows 11 Creator PC is the complete package for creatives who need a computer to match their grand ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This build comes with a Ryzen 7 9700X processor, 32GB RAM, and an RTX 5060Ti 16GB graphics card, a combination that offers stellar performance even when running the most intensive creative apps and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These components are housed in an ASUS ProArt PA401 Wood Edition ATX Gaming Chassis with an elegant tempered glass side panel and a unique ash wood front panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ryzen 7 9700X MONET Windows 11 Creator PC is assembled by PCBuilder in partnership with ASUS and is available for R44,999.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We got the chance to put this build through its paces and were impressed with its performance in whatever tasks we gave it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our experience with the machine is summarised below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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PCBuilder has spared no expense with this impressive build, equipping it with all the cutting-edge components needed for the intensive programs creatives use in their work and hobbies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This build is centred around the Ryzen 7 9700X, a powerful processor with eight cores and clock speeds of up to 5.5GHz, and two 16GB high-speed Patriot DDR5 RAM sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The build\u2019s ASUS B650 Chipset AM5 ATX Motherboard also has a total of four DIMM slots, which leaves room for substantial RAM upgrades if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ASUS GeForce RTX 5060Ti 16GB GDDR7 Graphics Card and a Crucial Gen5 1TB NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) round out the build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It should also be highlighted that the build comes with an ASUS Prime LC 240 ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler for enhanced cooling capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This liquid cooler has a 240mm radiator and two 120mm fans, which we found kept the PC from ever running hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The liquid cooling is also quieter than conventional fans, which we appreciated when testing the PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We found that the combination of these components offered impressive performance and allowed us to run most creative software and even intensive games comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For editing software such as Blender, the fast RAM and powerful SSD proved especially valuable when loading larger files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing and performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The PCBuilder Ryzen 7 9700X MONET Windows 11 Creator PC came with a Windows 11 operating system, which we installed and then immediately benchmarked this PC setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For our tests, we used three separate tools for measuring the different components: Cinebench R23, CrystalDiskMark, and PassMark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We used Cinebench R23<\/strong> to test its processor, and it scored a staggering 19,587<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the tool’s ranking, this makes this processor the third-highest performer among all multi-core processors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CrystalDiskMark<\/strong> was used to measure the build\u2019s SSD, finding that it achieved a 13,700 Mbps read speed<\/strong> and a 10,300 Mbps write speed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exceptional score ensures that loading and storing data will take place seamlessly in all your creative apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lastly, we used PassMark to corroborate the results of the aforementioned testing platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The build\u2019s CPU scored within the 93rd percentile of computers worldwide with a score of 37,105<\/strong> compared to the global average of 16,483.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing also revealed that the build\u2019s high-speed Patriot DDR5 RAM was in the 78th percentile<\/strong>, and its SSD was in the 99th percentile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exceptional result was further validated by our testing of intensive tools, such as Blender, where we saw little to no bottlenecking or drops in performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also tested out some design work, and found that loading, editing, importing, and exporting files was all absolutely seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Along with the intensive editing software, we tested a few popular video games, such as Call of Duty, Marvel Rivals, and Apex Legends. We found that the build could run these titles smoothly and with high graphics levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes the PCBuilder Ryzen 7 9700X MONET Windows 11 Creator PC a great choice for those looking for a workstation that handles all their creative tasks, while still able to support their gaming exploits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you want a high-performance PC for creative pursuits at a competitive price, you should choose PCBuilder\u2019s Ryzen 7 9700X MONET Windows 11 Creator PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to its cutting-edge components and high performance, it exceeds expectations for a PC in its price bracket and can handle almost anything you can throw at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more about the PCBuilder Ryzen 7 9700X MONET Windows 11 Creator PC.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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