Reddit user builds 22.6kg walnut PC with 9 fans and RX 9070 XT

A handmade walnut wood PC build is making headlines for its mid-century design meets high-performance hardware. This showcase is important because it shows how PC enthusiasts can add premium touches like solid wood into modern PC gaming builds without compromising cooling or access to components. This particular build stands out in a niche segment as people interested in design seek unique alternatives to plastic or metal PC chassis.

Custom walnut PC case weighs 22.6kg and uses 9 Seasonic fans for cooling

This particular PC build is a collaboration between a Reddit user, ASUS ProArt, Seasonic, and TRYYX. The build is headlined by the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. Apparently this was chosen by the builder as they missed out on the RTX 5080 ProArt series.

Specifications

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
• Case Material: Walnut wood
• Cooling Fans: 9x Seasonic high-performance fans
• Cooling System: TRYYX AIO liquid cooler
• Weight: 22.6 kg

The build is aimed at digital content creation with a minimalist flair. The content creators value design harmony along with the raw power of computing.

A lot of cooling solutions are required to keep this wooden PC case cool. There are 9 high-performance Seasonic fans in the build to circulate air in the solid wood body. The main heat dissipation for the CPU is taken care of by the TRYYX AIO liquid cooler. The cooling solutions work against the fact that wooden surfaces like walnut can potentially isolate more heat than metal cases.

The PC case itself weighs 22.6kg which reflects the density of the solid walnut wood used. The build goes for a mid-century modern design aesthetic with magnetic latches and cloth textures. The build also features an ASUS ProArt motherboard with the I/O ports where they're visible to the case design.

The power supply internally is a premium Seasonic power supply module. This adds to the brand collaboration in the build.

We've been watching the market for similar custom PC builds. For example, there's the Andromeda Insights Spectra PC builds which start around $1,599 with similar GPU options. This walnut PC build hasn't revealed any pricing or availability info but it's a proof of concept for the premium custom woodwork for PC hardware. This also shows that you can still work solid wood PC enclosures with high-wattage components as long as you include some heavy duty cooling solutions.