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Quiet PC Serenity Pixelstation Z4
The ideal workstation PC for any creative design or photo editing work, for example Photoshop, Lightroom, Indesign, Illustrator. Aimed at the serious PC professional or home user.
Features
- The ideal workstation for any creative design/art or photo/video editing work
- Totally configurable AMD Ryzen PC
- Up to 128GB of fast DDR5 memory
- Suitable for the serious home enthusiast or professionals
- Clean Build™ Promise and original OS+drivers supplied on DVDs
- Two year warranty with open-case policy
The Pixelstation Z4
The Pixelstation offers a quieter way to edit and process your photographs, videos, graphic designs or artwork using your favourite applications unleashing new levels of creativity and removing bottlenecks typically associated with less well specified computer hardware platforms.
The Pixelstation is the ideal quiet system for home enthusiasts or professionals working in the photographic, video or graphic/art design industries.
The uncluttered interior of the Fractal Design Define 7 Mid Tower allows for excellent airflow through the case.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
The AMD 9000 series processors, built on the new ‘Zen 5’ core technology, form the powerhouse of this PC. These processors mark the next era of high performance for gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators, boasting impressive features such as up to 16 cores and 32 threads.
Compared to the 5000 series, the AMD 9000 series offers substantial improvements. They offers remarkable single-core performance improvement of up to +29%, granting a significant boost in tasks that rely heavily on single-core processing. Content creators can benefit from up to 45% more compute power, allowing for faster rendering and intensive workloads. Gamers can experience up to 15% faster gaming performance in select titles, ensuring smooth gameplay and responsiveness. Additionally, the 9000 series processors offer up to 27% better performance-per-watt, resulting in more efficient power usage.
To illustrate the performance gains of the AMD 9000 series processors over the 5000 series, the table below showcases some PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Higher numbers indicate better performance, providing you with an overview of the substantial improvements offered by the 9000 series processors.
9000 Series | Ryzen 5 9600X | Ryzen 7 9700X | Ryzen 9 9900X | Ryzen 9 9950X |
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PassMark score | 29,883 | 37,698 | 54,716 | 67,034 |
5000 Series | Ryzen 5 5600X | Ryzen 7 5700X | Ryzen 9 5900X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
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PassMark score | 21,963 | 26,845 | 39,313 | 45,926 |
The figures above are as of August 2024. They do change over time.
These advancements in performance make the AMD 9000 series processors an excellent choice for demanding tasks, gaming, and content creation, delivering exceptional speed and efficiency to enhance your overall computing experience.
For the Home User
Home users or enthusiasts can simply build on the base configuration, adding higher capacity SSD drives and a graphics card if required. Not everyone will need a graphics card as the processor’s own on-board graphics will be fine for many users and both boards support 4K displays via HDMI and DisplayPort. If more graphics power is required or if you need more than two monitors, there are fanless cards on offer which would be perfect for most home users.
For the Serious or Professional User
With the addition of a discrete graphics card, the maximum supported number of monitors and/or resolutions will be increased. Photo/video editing programs usually take up a lot, if not all of the space on your Windows desktop so it is usually a good idea to use a large display like the ASUS TUF VG27AQA1A 27in HDR 170Hz Monitor or even the ASUS TUF VG289Q 28in IPS HDR10 Monitor to expand your desktop. The more space you have available on your Windows desktop the easier it will be to work with your editing software. We also offer a more budget friendly rage of Dahua Monitors to expand your desktop. The more space you have available on your Windows desktop the easier it will be to work with your editing software.
Motherboard Features and Options
This particular computer has an option of two motherboards, an ASUS B650 or an ASUS X870. Both motherboards are an excellent choice for this PC and both feature PCIe 5.0 speeds for the primary M.2 port (up to 128Gb/s), 2.5Gb LAN port and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If you require a few more USB 3.2 Gen ports and an extra M.2 port, then the X670 motherboard might be for you.
B650-PLUS | X870-PLUS | |
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PCIe 5.0 x16 slot | 0 | 1 |
Wi-Fi version | 6 | 7 |
M.2 ports (PCIe 5.0) | 3 (1) | 4 (1) |
USB 40Gbps ports (Type-C) | 0 | 2 (2) |
USB 20Gbps ports (Type-C) | 1 (1) | 0 |
USB 10Gbps ports (Type-C) | 3 (1) | 3 (0) |
USB 5Gbps ports | 0 | 4 |
USB 2.0 ports | 4 | 1 |
Total USB ports | 8 | 10 |
Storage Options
The system can accommodate three different storage types. The first and fastest option are the M.2 drives. These drives offer speeds around 13 times that of the SSDs we offer. We recommend selecting one of these drives as the boot drive. Other options include SSD drives up to a capacity of 8TB which will be large enough for most users. But if the speed of an SSD is not required please consider a conventional HDD to backup or store your work.
Some applications work better if they have a ‘scratch disk’ which they can use as a temporary workspace. Of course adding any component with moving parts like a hard drive will make some noise but to keep noise levels low we recommend using 2.5in drives where possible as these are usually quieter in operation than 3.5in drives.
A better alternative would be to use 2.5in SSD’s or M.2 drives as they are not only faster than conventional hard disk drives they are totally silent and SSD prices have fallen hugely in the past few years making them much more affordable.
DVD Drive
If you require an internal DVD drive then please check the specifications for your chosen case as not all cases on offerer have the required 5.25” drive bay.
Internal Card Reader
If a card reader is required then we offer the Akasa AK-ICR-14 Internal USB 3.0.
Please note: Neither motherboard has an additional USB 3 header required for either card reader so you would also need this USB expansion card which provides the additional USB 3 header.
Please note: The Define 7 Mid Tower only supports one 5.25” bay so you can have either an optical drive or a card reader fitted but not both.
If you require both a card reader and a DVD drive then please check the specifications for your chosen case as not all cases have the required number of drive bays (2 x 5.25”) needed for both.
Recommended Accessories
The Wacom One small graphics tablet is a great way to massively boost creative flair and productivity when working with graphics and photographs.
A responsive, ergonomic, pressure-sensitive pen gives you a natural way to sketch, draw, paint and edit photos. Once you’ve tried using one in Photoshop (or any photo editing software), you’ll never go back to a mouse again!
Clean Build™ Promise
These days, many pre-built PCs often rely on cash incentives from software companies to support their prices. These companies pay hardware manufacturers to pre-install limited or trial versions of their software, hoping that customers will eventually opt to upgrade to the full version. Unfortunately, this approach has a downside: it fills the new PC with unnecessary “junkware,” leading to an inflated operating system and performance issues.
At Quiet PC, we firmly believe that customers deserve the utmost performance from their brand new PCs. That’s why we proudly offer our Clean Build™ promise with every system we build. When you choose one of our PCs, we install only the essentials: the operating system (if requested), motherboard drivers, OS updates and Windows Security. Say goodbye to annoying pop-ups and nag screens. With our clean build promise you can immediately start using your new PC without the hassle of uninstalling numerous unwanted programs. Experience lightning-fast boot times and enjoy optimal performance for months and years to come.
Free hardware support and fully inclusive warranty
We offer free hardware technical support for as long as you own the machine. This support covers any hardware query or problem, including advice on maintenance and upgrades. We regret we can’t offer software support or training so we would recommend contacting the software vendor in this instance.
Our hardware warranty runs for at least two years and is “collect and return” meaning that you don’t need to worry about getting the machine back to us - we will instruct our courier to collect it from you on a day of your choosing, then after we have checked and repaired it we will send it back to you by express courier at our expense. In addition, unlike many other PC suppliers, we have an “open-case” policy which means you are free to open the machine and perform your own minor modifications or upgrades without worrying that your warranty might be affected.
Serenity Pixelstation Z4
Quiet PC Serenity Pixelstation Z4
Configure and Buy
Case More Details£86.20 More Details£110.70 More Details£147.30 More Details£196.20 | |
Motherboard More Details£152.50 More Details£296.70 | |
Processor More Details£171.40 More Details£200.20 More Details£273.80 More Details£284.80 More Details£298.80 More Details£332.20 More Details£334.80 More Details£346.80 More Details£427.20 More Details£427.50 More Details£450.30 More Details£485.60 More Details£562.80 More Details£610.00 | |
Memory More Details£56.50 More Details£101.00 More Details£174.70 More Details£298.70 More Details£386.80 | |
CPU cooler More Details£31.20 More Details£45.50 More Details£49.96 More Details£60.50 More Details£69.95 More Details£79.96 More Details£99.95 More Details£109.96 | |
Thermal Compound UpgradeChoose an option below and we will use the selected thermal compound wherever it is required. Alternatively leave none selected and we will apply the thermal paste supplied. £0.00 More Details£8.80 More Details£11.95 | |
Graphics cardTo help configure the PC correctly, in brackets after every graphics card you’ll see its width (in slots) and the minimum wattage power supply. £0.00 More Details£67.10 More Details£72.00 More Details£85.60 More Details£191.30 More Details£236.30 More Details£267.30 More Details£348.50 More Details£358.80 More Details£360.90 More Details£394.30 More Details£562.10 More Details£577.10 More Details£584.10 More Details£773.50 More Details£859.10 More Details£1,016.80 More Details£1,214.80 | |
Power supply More Details£94.90 More Details£107.00 More Details£109.00 More Details£122.90 More Details£125.30 More Details£138.40 More Details£140.90 More Details£156.00 More Details£208.00 More Details£227.00 More Details£248.80 More Details£279.80 | |
Mains cordPlease note, we are only able to supply UK or EU mains cords. If you reside outside of the UK or EU, you will need to supply your own cable. More Details£5.30 More Details£5.30 More Details£5.30 | |
M.2 driveThe figures in brackets show the read and write speeds (in MB/s) of the drive. £0.00 More Details£41.00 More Details£61.50 More Details£94.10 More Details£128.00 More Details£160.30 More Details£296.20 More Details£925.90 | |
M.2 drive 2The figures in brackets show the read and write speeds (in MB/s) of the drive. £0.00 More Details£41.00 More Details£61.50 More Details£94.10 More Details£110.10 More Details£128.00 More Details£153.10 More Details£160.30 More Details£296.20 More Details£925.90 | |
M.2 drive 3The figures in brackets show the read and write speeds (in MB/s) of the drive. £0.00 More Details£41.00 More Details£61.50 More Details£94.10 More Details£110.10 More Details£128.00 More Details£153.10 More Details£160.30 More Details£296.20 More Details£925.90 | |
Data drivePlease note, selecting a HDD will generate some noise as they contain moving parts. Choose an SSD for total silence. £0.00 More Details£31.60 More Details£49.20 More Details£53.50 More Details£73.40 More Details£81.90 More Details£88.60 More Details£122.90 More Details£126.80 More Details£138.40 More Details£159.90 More Details£283.50 More Details£540.60 | |
Data drive 2Please note, selecting a HDD will generate some noise as they contain moving parts. Choose an SSD for total silence. £0.00 More Details£31.60 More Details£49.20 More Details£53.50 More Details£73.40 More Details£81.90 More Details£88.60 More Details£122.90 More Details£126.80 More Details£138.40 More Details£159.90 More Details£283.50 More Details£540.60 | |
Data drive 3Please note, selecting a HDD will generate some noise as they contain moving parts. Choose an SSD for total silence. £0.00 More Details£31.60 More Details£49.20 More Details£53.50 More Details£73.40 More Details£81.90 More Details£88.60 More Details£122.90 More Details£126.80 More Details£138.40 More Details£159.90 More Details£283.50 More Details£540.60 | |
5.25" Drive Bay 1 £0.00 More Details£19.20 More Details£38.70 More Details£66.10 | |
PCI Express slot £0.00 More Details£29.99 More Details£34.99 More Details£99.50 | |
PCI Express slot 2 £0.00 More Details£29.99 More Details£34.99 | |
Operating system £0.00 More Details£112.50 More Details£144.00 | |
BackupIf purchasing Windows select “Use Microsoft DVD media” to receive a DVD of the Windows OS only. The “Backup Pendrive” provides an image of your system which includes drivers for the PC (highly recommended). Instructions here. Please note, that a pendrive can only be purchased along with a copy of Windows. It is not available separately. £0.00 More Details£15.00 | |
Windows anti-malware software £0.00 More Details£19.99 | |
Windows Internet security software £0.00 | |
Office software suitePlease note; that when purchasing an office suite it will not be installed on the PC. You will need to download and install it from https://setup.office.com/downloadoffice/. A product key will be supplied with the PC to allow you to activate the software. £0.00 More Details£121.70 More Details£233.70 | |
Speakers £0.00 More Details£14.99 More Details£56.99 More Details£269.99 | |
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth £0.00 More Details£19.40 | |
Keyboard and mouse set £0.00 More Details£16.80 More Details£21.70 More Details£28.60 More Details£39.98 More Details£42.10 | |
Keyboard £0.00 More Details£14.95 | |
Mouse £0.00 More Details£8.60 More Details£12.95 | |
Graphics TabletA responsive, ergonomic, pressure-sensitive pen gives you a natural way to sketch, draw, paint and edit photos. £0.00 More Details£38.60 | |
External USB hard drive £0.00 More Details£47.99 More Details£63.10 More Details£100.50 | |
Main monitor £0.00 More Details£71.30 More Details£87.30 More Details£114.50 More Details£161.40 More Details£186.80 More Details£198.70 More Details£204.00 More Details£316.70 | |
Second monitor £0.00 More Details£114.50 More Details£161.40 More Details£186.80 More Details£198.70 More Details£204.00 More Details£316.70 | |
Webcam £0.00 More Details£69.40 | |
Warranty £0.00 £55.50 £115.50 | |
Build timeIf you need your PC quickly then we have a faster build option which you can select below. £0.00 £79.99 |
Specifications | Pixelstation Z4 |
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Machine name | Serenity Pixelstation Z4 |
Motherboard | ASUS TUF B650-PLUS WIFI or ASUS TUF X870-PLUS WIFI |
Graphics | Onboard Radeon Graphics or discrete graphics card |
Motherboard Graphics ports | HDMI and DisplayPort |
Max resolution HDMI | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (HDMI 2.1) |
Max resolution DisplayPort (B650) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz (DP 1.4) |
Max resolution DisplayPort (X870) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (DP 1.4) via USB4 ports |
M.2 connector (B650) | 3 (1x PCIe 5.0, 2x PCIe 4.0) |
M.2 connector (X870) | 4 (1x PCIe 5.0, 3x PCIe 4.0) |
LAN Ports | Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard |
Audio (B650) | Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
Audio (X870) | Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
Rear ports (B650) | 1x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C), 3x USB 10Gbps ports (one Type-C), 3x USB 5Gbps ports, 4x USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi module, 5x Audio jacks, BIOS FlashBack button |
Rear Ports (X870) | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, Type-C), 3x USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A), 4x USB 5Gbps ports (Type-A), 1x USB 2.0 port (Type-A), HDMI port, Wi-Fi module, Ethernet port, 5x Audio jacks, BIOS FlashBack button |
Front Ports | 1x USB3 Type-C and 1x Type-A, headphone and mic port, Power, Reset, LED switch |
PC dimensions (H x W x D) | 463 x 232 x 450 mm |
Clean Build™ promise | OS+updates, drivers and MS Security Essentials only |
Recovery method | Windows installation and drivers DVDs supplied |
Warranty type | Collect and return, open-case policy |
Warranty | 24 months |
Specifications | Pixelstation Z4 |
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Machine name | Serenity Pixelstation Z4 |
Motherboard | ASUS TUF B650-PLUS WIFI or ASUS TUF X870-PLUS WIFI |
Graphics | Onboard Radeon Graphics or discrete graphics card |
Motherboard Graphics ports | HDMI and DisplayPort |
Max resolution HDMI | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (HDMI 2.1) |
Max resolution DisplayPort (B650) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz (DP 1.4) |
Max resolution DisplayPort (X870) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (DP 1.4) via USB4 ports |
M.2 connector (B650) | 3 (1x PCIe 5.0, 2x PCIe 4.0) |
M.2 connector (X870) | 4 (1x PCIe 5.0, 3x PCIe 4.0) |
LAN Ports | Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard |
Audio (B650) | Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
Audio (X870) | Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
Rear ports (B650) | 1x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C), 3x USB 10Gbps ports (one Type-C), 3x USB 5Gbps ports, 4x USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi module, 5x Audio jacks, BIOS FlashBack button |
Rear Ports (X870) | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, Type-C), 3x USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A), 4x USB 5Gbps ports (Type-A), 1x USB 2.0 port (Type-A), HDMI port, Wi-Fi module, Ethernet port, 5x Audio jacks, BIOS FlashBack button |
Front Ports | 1x USB3 Type-C and 1x Type-A, headphone and mic port, Power, Reset, LED switch |
PC dimensions (H x W x D) | 463 x 232 x 450 mm |
Clean Build™ promise | OS+updates, drivers and MS Security Essentials only |
Recovery method | Windows installation and drivers DVDs supplied |
Warranty type | Collect and return, open-case policy |
Warranty | 24 months |
Customer Reviews
Excellent service and fully recommend
Was recommended to Quiet PC by a friend and can understand why he had glowing reports. Excellent service form initial contact right through to some after sales queries. Andy offered great assistance in finalising the specification with good logical recommendations and options. Order process was easy and painless and machine arrived pretty much on time based on what was quoted. Packaging was excellent and well protected.
Have not had a huge amount of time to put the machine through its paces fully but so far so good with everything working just as it should. Had a query over transferring existing data drives to this new build and Andy offered some good advice and suggestions as to how to resolve. All went smoothly.
Great to see a company genuinely interested in providing a high level of service and not just box-shifters trying to hawk the most expensive gear they can even if not appropriate for the user.
Well done Quiet PC and would definitely recommend for anyone looking for best bang for their buck to give them a try.