This review first appeared in issue 348 ofPC Pro.
Armarislower-cost system is something of a technology showcase, exhibiting the latest options in processor, graphics and storage.
The combination is one of the most powerful workstations you could buy for 4,500 inc VAT.
The Magnetar MC16R7 showcases the latest CPU, graphics and storage technology
At the center of the Magnetar MC16R7 isAMDs range-toppingRyzen 9 7950X.
This potent 16-core processor uses AMDs latest Zen 4 architecture and is manufactured on the 5nm process.
This is the fastest-clocked memory of any system this month.
The Fractal Design Meshify 2 case offers lots of room for airflow and upgrades
The AMD Radeon Pro W7800 is a different matter.
It also boasts 32GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, offering 576GB/sec bandwidth.
Armari is notable in the UK market because its one of the few localPCintegrators that designs its own chassis.
This is still a great basis for a workstation, with plenty of room inside for airflow andstorageupgrades.
There are six spaces for 3.5in or 2.5in drives included, and there could optionally be up to 14.
On top of this there are two 2.5in-only spaces as standard, but up to four are possible.
You may want to build upon the single M.2 NVMeSSDArmari supplies, but what a great foundation it provides.
The Crucial SSD delivers incredible throughput from a single drive.
The OpenCL-acceleratedAdobeMedia Encoder time of 105 seconds beat every other system this month.
Overall, the Armari Magnetar MC16R7 provides the best possible performance for the money in most areas.
If you need a powerful all-round workstation, this system should be top of your list.
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