Review: PCSpecialist Gladius R7

Conclusion

Nvidia's latest-generation GeForce RTX 3080 is the go-to destination for enthusiast PC gamers wanting to experience fluid 4K gameplay with all the bells and whistles of the latest Ampere architecture.

The performance uplift on offer from the GPU is such that the overall in-game experience craves a supporting cast of suitable hardware, making this an opportune moment to consider an entirely new build.

Hoping to entice consumers thinking along those lines, PCSpecialist's Gladius R7 packs a significant punch at an attractive price point. For £1,999 you gain entry to a GeForce RTX 3080, AMD's fastest eight-core processor - the Ryzen 7 3800XT - and an ultra-fast 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD. There are a few limitations to be aware of - the CPU prevents the system from topping the charts at 1080p, and the absence of front-facing USB-C is a miss - but as a starting point, the Gladius R7 ticks a lot of the right boxes and, crucially, buying built is cheaper than taking the DIY route.

Bottom line: Gladius R7 packs bags of high-resolution gaming performance at £1,999, but as with all things RTX 3080, you might need to wait a while to get one.

PCSpecialist Gladius R7

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The Gladius R7 base unit is available to order from PCSpecialist.

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