## Chinese Components Prove Viable for Gaming PCs Without Relying on Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA Hardware
A recent demonstration has highlighted the growing viability of building high-performance gaming computers using hardware exclusively from Chinese manufacturers. A YouTuber tested a system pairing the Lisuan LX7G100 GPU with a Zhaoxin KX7000 CPU to measure how well such a machine performs in modern AAA titles while completely avoiding major brands like Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA.
### Initial Struggles and Key Upgrade
The initial tests were conducted using an older Moore Threads MTT S80 GPU, which struggled significantly in graphically demanding games like *Red Dead Redemption 2* and *Black Myth: Wukong*, achieving frame rates near the 30 FPS mark due to immature graphics drivers.
To improve stability, the creator upgraded the GPU to the Lisuan LX7G100. This change proved crucial because the LX7G100 features more stable and mature drivers, which is a major advantage over some Chinese competitors.
### Performance Benchmarks (1080p)
The LX7G100 dramatically boosted performance, bringing frame rates to a point where the CPU began to act as the limiting factor rather than the GPU itself. Key benchmark results included:
* *Forza Horizon 5:* Averaged 62.5 FPS (low settings).
* *Cyberpunk 2077:* Achieved an average of 32.8 FPS.
* *Red Dead Redemption 2:* Posted an average of 39 FPS (medium settings).
* *Shadow of the Tomb Raider:* Performed poorly in DX11 mode (around 15 FPS), but ran significantly better in DX12, reaching an average of 62 FPS (highest settings).
* *Resident Evil 3:* Maintained a stable average of 67.2 FPS.
### API Dependence is Crucial
The results strongly emphasize the importance of modern graphics APIs. Games utilizing DX12 ran considerably better and provided playable frame rates. Conversely, older or differently coded titles showed significant weaknesses; for example, *Rocket League* peaked at only 33.7 FPS (high settings), and even classic games like *GTA V* were limited to just 12.1 FPS (highest settings).
### Technical Specifications and Conclusion
The LX7G100 is a modern GPU built on a 6nm process node, equipped with 6,144 cores, 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, and a 225W TDP. While the card has been advertised with performance comparable to an RTX 4060, actual benchmark results place its performance closer to that of an RTX 3060.
The most noteworthy technical feature of the LX7G100 is its driver stability; it boasts Microsoft WHQL certification, marking it as the first Chinese GPU driver set to achieve this recognition.
In conclusion, the demonstration suggests that building a powerful gaming PC using purely domestic (Chinese) components for both CPU and GPU is no longer unfeasible—provided the games support modern APIs like DX12.
