Review: AlphaSync Canine SPEC-7X

by Parm Mann on 22 January 2020, 14:01

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Conclusion

...implementation is tidy, and pricing is competitive to the extent that you'd struggle to put together the same system for less.

Ebuyer is moving to establish itself as a purveyor of high-quality desktop PCs with a refreshed range of AlphaSync systems that cover the entire spectrum.

Toward the middle of the range sits the Canine SPEC-7X, a £1,350 base unit that touts an eight-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 3700X processor, GeForce RTX 2060 Super graphics, M.2 storage and 16GB of high-speed DDR4 memory.

Working with established brands ensures a good level of quality throughout, implementation is tidy, and pricing is competitive to the extent that you'd struggle to put together the same system for less. A three-year warranty adds extra peace of mind, and a bit of fan tuning coupled with a larger SSD is all it would take to elevate the rig from good to great.

Bottom line: want to avoid the hassle of putting together your next gaming rig? A prebuilt Canine SPEC-7X could be just what the doctor ordered.

The Good
  
The Bad
Cheaper than building it yourself
Eight-core Ryzen 7 3700X on X570
High-quality QHD gaming credentials
Decent build quality throughout
Three-year warranty
  
Could be quieter at low load
Chassis lacks front USB Type-C
Only a 240GB SSD



AlphaSync Canine SPEC-7X

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Posted by Tunnah - Wed 22 Jan 2020 14:49
That spec is actually in a really good sweet spot. CPU, mobo and RAM you'll get a decade out of, if not more. Graphics card is good for 1440p, and easy enough to swap out. As said, 512gb would be better, but overall that's a nice rig.
Posted by LSG501 - Wed 22 Jan 2020 22:06
Yeah, ideally could do with more storage, even if it cost a little more, but not exactly bad for the money.

Also doesn't seem to come with a stupidly high markup just because it's being built for you like some other systems have had lately too.
Posted by Xlucine - Wed 22 Jan 2020 23:47
The lack of storage would get pretty frustrating over the years, I'd rather see a larger SATA drive if there was no room in the budget for a fast&big drive. Nothing to stop the user adding a second SSD of course
Posted by jimbok11 - Thu 23 Jan 2020 08:48
Well, the chassis lacks front USB-C, which is a bit of a downer in this day and age

I've seen this complaint all over the internet with system reviews…can someone tell me why there's an obsession with USB-C on the front? Only device I have with USB-C is by mobile phone and I can easily charge that with the USB-A to C cables that generally get provided…or are folks using USC-C for other ‘stuff’?
Posted by Tunnah - Thu 23 Jan 2020 21:15
jimbok11
I've seen this complaint all over the internet with system reviews…can someone tell me why there's an obsession with USB-C on the front? Only device I have with USB-C is by mobile phone and I can easily charge that with the USB-A to C cables that generally get provided…or are folks using USC-C for other ‘stuff’?

I think because USB-C powers devices, can charge stuff, etc. that's why they want it, not for the connector itself, just what it can do. I'm in the same boat, I don't have any USB-C devices, but it is being pushed to be a universal standard so I can see why it's a must for reviewers, who have to take future proofing into account

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