Building a PC that looks like a Mac | Build Lab

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Apple makes beautiful machines — but gaming on a Mac is pain. So I built a PC that keeps the clean, minimalist Apple aesthetic without losing real performance. In this episode of Build Lab, I create a compact, aluminium-and-walnut masterpiece using the Fractal Terra, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and RTX 5070 — all tuned for silence, thermals, and design harmony. No RGB, no clutter — just Mac looks with PC power. Watch for: • Full part breakdown and build process • 1440p gaming benchmarks and thermal results • Desk styling tips for a calm, design-driven setup 🛒 UK Viewers: Build or order this exact PC at pc36.co.uk Don't forget code YT50 for £50 off any PC on site - Music Computer Surgeon - Aluminium and Wood Lyrics are written 100% by me. Music bed produced with AI - 📃Spec of the PC used in this video with links to buy (global): £300 Ryzen 7 7800X3D: https://geni.us/1oi0LK3 £30 Thermalright AXP120-X67: https://geni.us/Zwqn £180 AsRock B850i Lightning: https://geni.us/GUzc9Kn £115 ADATA Lancer DDR5-6000: https://geni.us/qZdYp (alternative RAM: https://geni.us/elDXfA3) £70 Crucial T500 1TB: https://geni.us/m0HbE £535 ASUS Prime RTX 5070 White: https://geni.us/fnqEg3f £170 Fractal Terra Silver: https://geni.us/BJFEsx £80 Thermalright TGFX 850W: https://computerorbit.com/products/750w-thermalright-tgfx-750w-white-atx-3-0-gold-modular-sfx-psu?_pos=2&_sid=7b48a89de&_ss=r (alternative PSU: https://geni.us/x9IP) £10 Thermalright Slim fan: https://geni.us/XixCk £5 Fan grille: https://amzn.to/4okqdb3 - 🌐 My website: www.pc36.co.uk PC builds, PC build guides, reviews and info Code YT50 for £50 off any PC on site! - 🪛 Recommended tools for PC building: Long handle PH2 screwdriver: https://amzn.to/45v7zqB PH1 screwdriver: https://amzn.to/4mqtJQC OR iFixit kit for more bits: https://amzn.to/4fLEESt - 📸 Equipment/camera I use: (Main) Sony A6700: https://amzn.to/4mWnzaR (Backup) Sony ZV E10: https://amzn.to/3JjOIpR 18-50mm sigma lens: https://amzn.to/477gsaV 35mm prime lens: https://amzn.to/47G7r90 1/8 black diffusion filter: https://amzn.to/3JoPDVY UV filter: https://amzn.to/45Ydqom ND filter: https://amzn.to/4muCjho Rode Wireless Go II: https://amzn.to/47G7PEu - 📺My top monitor picks right now: 34in OLED 240Hz: https://amzn.to/3Jre4lu 27in IPS 280Hz: https://amzn.to/4lCMZsS Budget 27in 1440p 180Hz: https://amzn.to/41hvPtF - 🍟Top CPU picks: Budget: Ryzen 7600 (or X whichever is cheaper) https://amzn.to/3HpAZx8 High end: 9800X3D https://amzn.to/4msgNKh - 🖥️Top motherboard picks: Enough for any Ryzen 5 or 7: https://amzn.to/3JrCeMK ITX pick (just not for Fractal Ridge!!): https://amzn.to/4mqyvO2 - 💳 Top GPU picks Lowest RTX 5050: https://amzn.to/4lENuCO or Intel B580 (better) https://amzn.to/3HpCknE Budget-mid, 9060 XT 16GB: https://amzn.to/4mnQkxb Upper mid-high 9070 XT: https://amzn.to/4mBMyAv High end RTX 5080: https://amzn.to/41hbVPD Max RTX 5090: https://amzn.to/4oJM0tO - 🗳️ Top PSU picks Budget 750W MSI: https://amzn.to/4lHlxdR 850W Gold MSI: https://amzn.to/4mLIo8I 1000W Gold Corsair RM1000e: https://amzn.to/3UGUoMZ -- ⌚Timestamps 0:00 Mac Looks, PC Power - is it possible? 0:25 Build process 3:21 Build complete 3:42 Performance and testing 4:52 Thoughts and considerations 5:15 Desk setup 5:35 Components chosen 7:36 Should you build this? #pcgaming #gamingpc #graphicscard