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By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 30 September 2026
In brief: the Red Storm is a FlowUP gaming PC built in collaboration with MSI and launched in October 2023, featuring a MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600, 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. It’s no longer in the range. In 2026, it still handles 1440p very comfortably thanks to DLSS. For a new PC with the same spirit, our Powered by MSI PCs and the Cheetoh with RTX 5070 take over.
The Red Storm PC, what was it?
The Red Storm was the PC we built with MSI in autumn 2023 to play in 1440p without blowing the budget. The idea: a high-end graphics card from the time, the RTX 4070, paired with a reasonable, but more than sufficient for gaming, processor, the Ryzen 5 5600, plus plenty of memory for streaming and editing.
Its red-and-black look, with matching lighting, fit right into the MSI universe. It was also one of our first setups built around a partner, an approach we’ve kept ever since with our Powered by MSI PCs.
The Red Storm by MSI: RTX 4070, Ryzen 5 5600 and red lighting.
The Red Storm configuration
| Component | MSI Red Storm PC (2023) |
|---|---|
| Graphics card | MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X (12 GB) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (6 cores, 12 threads) |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance RGB |
| Storage | 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD |
Red Storm launch configuration, October 2023.
Its gaming performance, measured in 2023
At launch, we tested it on ten games in 1440p, in Ultra quality:
| Game (1440p Ultra) | Average |
|---|---|
| Valorant | 503 FPS |
| Apex Legends | 237 FPS |
| GTA V | 138 FPS |
| Fortnite | 118 FPS |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 115 FPS |
| Battlefield 2042 | 114 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (DLSS 3) | 110 FPS |
| God of War | 109 FPS |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II | 96 FPS |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 89 FPS |
FlowUP measurements on the Red Storm PC, October 2023. With DLSS 3, image generation increases the number of displayed frames.
What’s the Red Storm worth in 2026?
Our assembler’s opinion: it’s still a good PC for 1440p. The RTX 4070 benefits from DLSS 4 for upscaling and classic frame generation, and its 12 GB of video memory are enough for this resolution. As for the 32 GB of RAM, they haven’t aged a day.
The weak point is the Ryzen 5 5600: it’s fine, but it can limit the graphics card in competitive games at very high refresh rates. Good news: the AM4 platform supports a Ryzen 7 5700X3D or 5800X3D, an easy upgrade that gives a real boost in games. To find out whether it’s better to upgrade or replace your PC, read our guide upgrade or replace your gaming PC.
Inside the Red Storm: MSI components and red lighting.
| Graphics card | 1080p ultra | 1440p ultra | 4K ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4070 (Red Storm) | 111.5 FPS | 77.8 FPS | 41.3 FPS |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | 105.2 FPS | 73.4 FPS | 40.2 FPS |
| RTX 5070 | 132.6 FPS | 96.4 FPS | 54.3 FPS |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 155.4 FPS | 116.8 FPS | 68.6 FPS |
Source: Tom’s Hardware, graphics card ranking (average of 11 games in rasterisation, without upscaling), updated 24 June 2026. These averages aren’t comparable to our 2023 measurements, which were taken on different games.
Which FlowUP PC replaces the Red Storm?
MSI remains one of our main partners. To get the spirit of the Red Storm back, the Ruby Powered by MSI picks up the concept of a PC built around MSI components, with an RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, close to an RTX 4070 in 1440p (73.4 vs 77.8 frames per second according to Tom’s Hardware). To go even further, the Cheetoh moves up to the RTX 5070, about 24% faster than the RTX 4070 in 1440p, and the Abyssin to the RTX 5070 Ti, with MSI motherboard and MSI watercooling.
Ruby Powered by MSI PC: RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, DDR5 and MSI panoramic case: the Powered by MSI successor to the Red Storm.
Cheetoh PC: RTX 5070
RTX 5070, Ryzen 7 7800X3D and DDR5: 1440p ultra at high refresh rates.
Abyssin PC: RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB, Ryzen 5 7500X3D, MSI B850 motherboard and MSI 360 mm watercooling.
FAQ: the Red Storm by MSI PC
Is the Red Storm still sold?
No, the Red Storm is no longer in the FlowUP range. Our Powered by MSI PCs, like the Ruby, and the Cheetoh in RTX 5070 replace it.
What is the Red Storm’s configuration?
An MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600, 32 GB of DDR4 Corsair Vengeance RGB, and a 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD.
Does the Red Storm run games in 1440p in 2026?
Yes, especially with DLSS. Its RTX 4070 and its 12 GB of video memory are still suited to 1440p.
How to improve a Red Storm?
The most effective option is to upgrade to a Ryzen 7 5700X3D or 5800X3D, compatible with its AM4 platform, to improve smoothness in CPU-intensive games.
What is a PC Powered by MSI?
A FlowUP PC built around MSI components, the result of our partnership with the brand. The Rubis is one example.
Sources
- Tom's Hardware, graphics card ranking (June 2026)
