Review: PCSpecialist Vector T9A-R

Conclusion

PCSpecialist's Vector T9A-R demonstrates that RTX Studio workstations need not be overly complicated. Take some of the best components available today, strap them together, await Nvidia certification and you're guaranteed blockbuster performance that ticks most of the right boxes.

At a £5,700 price point, those component choices include a 32-core, 64-thread AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, 64GB of quad-channel DDR4 memory, a super-fast 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 24GB Nvidia RTX Titan graphics card whose large frame buffer bodes well for all manner of workloads.

The upside to keeping the build relatively simple is that pricing is keen, so while the thick end of six grand represents a major investment, it's good to know that the pre-built rig is more cost effective than the DIY route. The downside is that the Vector T9A-R lacks some of the attention to detail you might expect on a premium workstation. Noise levels could certainly be improved, the absence of higher-speed Ethernet is a missed opportunity, and with next-gen graphics hardware believed to be coming soon, there's a natural reluctance to splash the cash this late in RTX Titan's life cycle.

Bottom line: feeling ready to invest now that you've adapted to working from home? The Vector T9A-R is a powerful choice for the enthusiast creator.

PCSpecialist Vector T9A-R

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