By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 30 September 2026
In brief: the Tracer is a FlowUP gaming PC launched in September 2023, built around a GeForce RTX 4070 and an Intel Core i5-13600KF, in an open Antec Torque case. It is no longer listed in the range. In 2026, a 4070-based PC still handles 1440p very comfortably with DLSS. For a brand-new equivalent, the current option is a RTX 5070, around 24% faster at 1440p according to Tom's Hardware: it’s the GPU in our PC Cheetoh.
What was the Tracer PC?
The Tracer was the PC we unveiled in the autumn of 2023 to play in 1440p with all the settings pushed to the max. Its look didn’t go unnoticed: a white-and-black Antec Torque case, completely open, so you can see every component, with 360 mm watercooling to cool the processor.
Inside, a very well-balanced pairing for the time: the Core i5-13600KF, one of the best gaming processors from its generation, and an RTX 4070 with DLSS 3 and image generation. A setup designed for high-frequency 1440p.
The Tracer and its open Antec Torque case: all components are visible.
The complete Tracer configuration
| Component | Tracer PC (2023) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Palit |
| Memory | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) or 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) of DDR4 3200 MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD |
| Cooling | MSI MAG CoreLiquid 360R V2 watercooling |
| Power supply | Cooler Master MWE 750 Bronze V2 |
| Case | White-and-black Antec Torque |
Tracer launch configuration, September 2023.
Its in-game performance, measured in 2023
At launch, we ran the Tracer on seven games, all in 1440p:
| Game (1440p) | Settings | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | DLSS Quality | 180 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | Ultra, DLSS 3 Auto, Ultra ray tracing | 125 FPS |
| Forza Horizon 5 | Extreme ray tracing | 116 FPS |
| Hogwarts Legacy | Ultra, DLSS 3 Quality, ray tracing enabled | 117 FPS |
| GTA V | All settings maxed out | 137 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | Ultra | 301 FPS |
| Battlefield 2042 | Ultra | 116 FPS |
FlowUP measurements on the Tracer PC, September 2023. With DLSS 3, image generation increases the number of frames shown.
What’s an RTX 4070 PC worth in 2026?
Our builder’s take: it’s still a very good PC for 1440p. The RTX 4070 benefits from DLSS 4 for upscaling and from standard image generation, giving it even more headroom in today’s games. Its 12GB of video memory is enough for 1440p, but it starts to feel tight in 4K.
The Core i5-13600KF, meanwhile, doesn’t hold the graphics card back. If you have a Tracer, the most useful upgrade is to go up to 32GB of RAM if you’re still on 16GB, in DDR4. To understand where the limits are, read our article on the VRAM shortage.
The Tracer’s RTX 4070: still very comfortable at 1440p in 2026.
| Graphics card | Ultra 1080p | Ultra 1440p | Ultra 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4070 (Tracer) | 111.5 FPS | 77.8 FPS | 41.3 FPS |
| RTX 5070 (Cheetoh) | 132.6 FPS | 96.4 FPS | 54.3 FPS |
| RX 9070 XT (Prism) | 156.6 FPS | 116.5 FPS | 65.8 FPS |
| RTX 5070 Ti (Abyssin) | 155.4 FPS | 116.8 FPS | 68.6 FPS |
Source: Tom's Hardware, GPU rankings (average of 11 games in rasterisation, without upscaling), updated 24 June 2026. These averages are not comparable to our 2023 measurements, carried out on different games and with DLSS.
In 2023, Mathis and Gauthier tested another one of our RTX 4070 PCs, the Cheetoh from back then:
Mathis and Gauthier, review of the FlowUP PC Cheetoh with RTX 4070, April 2023.
Which FlowUP PC replaces the Tracer?
No model bears its name anymore, but three PCs in our range take over its role, using a 2025-generation graphics card. The Cheetoh is the direct successor, with an RTX 5070 and 360 mm watercooling, just like on the Tracer. The Prism and the Abyssin step it up one notch for high-refresh 1440p. To choose between GeForce and Radeon, see how to choose your graphics card in 2026.
PC Cheetoh: RTX 5070
RTX 5070, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, DDR5 and Arctic 360 mm watercooling: the Tracer’s successor for 1440p.
PC Prism: RX 9070 XT
RX 9070 XT 16GB, Ryzen 5 7600 and 32GB of DDR5: ultra 1440p with 16GB of video memory.
PC Abyssin: RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, Ryzen 5 7500X3D and MSI 360 mm watercooling: high-refresh 1440p and 4K with DLSS.
FAQ: the Tracer PC and the RTX 4070
Is the Tracer PC still sold?
No, the Tracer is no longer listed in the FlowUP range. The closest model today is the Cheetoh PC, equipped with an RTX 5070.
What is the Tracer’s configuration?
An Intel Core i5-13600KF, a Palit RTX 4070, 16 or 32 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, an MSI MAG CoreLiquid 360R V2 water cooler, a Cooler Master 750 W power supply, and an Antec Torque case.
Is an RTX 4070 enough to play at 1440p in 2026?
Yes, especially with DLSS. Its 12 GB of video memory are enough for 1440p, and a bit tighter in 4K.
Which card replaces the RTX 4070?
The RTX 5070, around 19% faster at 1080p and 24% at 1440p, according to Tom's Hardware, with DLSS 4's multi-frame generation.
Which FlowUP PC should you choose instead of the Tracer?
The Cheetoh in an RTX 5070 to stay on the same tier, the Prism in an RX 9070 XT, or the Abyssin in an RTX 5070 Ti to move up one level.
