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Troubleshooting

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Cleaning your PC using compressed air

Cleaning your PC using compressed air

How to Clean Your PC Using Compressed Air Keeping your PC clean isn’t just about looks — regular cleaning helps maintain airflow, keeps temperatures down, and can even extend the life of your components. The good news? You don’t need...

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Nvidia Studio Drivers vs Game Ready Drivers – Which One Do You Need?

Nvidia Studio Drivers vs Game Ready Drivers – Which One Do You Need?

When it comes to Nvidia graphics cards, there are two different driver options available: Game Ready Drivers and Studio Drivers. Both are built on the same core technology, but they’re optimised for very different users. At Playtech, we make sure your...

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Adding A New User Account to your Playtech PC

Adding A New User Account to your Playtech PC

Want to personalize your Playtech PC with your own name and gain full administrator access? We’ve got you covered! 💻✨ We’ve created a simple, step-by-step PDF guide to walk you through the process of adding a new user account to...

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How to Remove the Side Panel from Your Playtech Gaming PC

How to Remove the Side Panel from Your Playtech Gaming PC

Whether you’re upgrading components, cleaning dust out, or just curious about what’s inside your Playtech gaming rig, knowing how to safely remove the side panel is the first step. At Playtech, we use a few different chassis designs depending on...

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Promotions

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Playtech Xmas Gift Promotion – Free Gifts!

Playtech Xmas Gift Promotion – Free Gifts!

This Christmas, we’re turning every Playtech PC into the ultimate gift. For a limited time, when you purchase one of our qualifying gaming PCs, you’ll be able to choose from a range of FREE gifts—on top of our standard Free...

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Free Panel Prints for Labour Weekend!

Free Panel Prints for Labour Weekend!

This week we're celebrating Labour weekend by making our iconic UV printed panels FREE with qualifying PC purchases! EXTENDED until midnight 2nd of November! Qualifying Systems are: The Ronin The Saber The Samurai The Hunter The Assassin The Mythic The...

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Free Mousepad with PC!

Free Mousepad with PC!

It’s Back! Get a FREE XXL Playtech Mousepad with Any Desktop PC Purchase You asked – we listened. Due to overwhelming demand, we’re bringing back one of our most popular promotions: every customer who purchases a Desktop PC system from...

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Choosing a Playtech PC for Gaming

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Choosing a PC for World of Warcraft: The War Within

Choosing a PC for World of Warcraft: The War Within

Prepare for Battle: Recommended Specifications for Playing World of Warcraft: Midnight on a Playtech Gaming PC Greetings, future champion of Azeroth! At Playtech, we know the next chapter in the Worldsoul Saga is almost here. World of Warcraft: Midnight is...

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Choosing a PC for Star Citizen

Choosing a PC for Star Citizen

Greetings, space explorer! At Playtech, we know that Star Citizen is one of the most expansive and immersive space simulations out there. Whether you're piloting a spacecraft, exploring distant planets, or engaging in epic battles, having the right gaming PC...

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Choosing a PC for Elden Ring

Choosing a PC for Elden Ring

Greetings, Tarnished! With the continued popularity of Elden Ring and the ongoing hype around its major expansion "Shadow of the Erdtree" as well as it's stand-alone multiplayer game "Nightreign" there’s never been a better time to return to the Lands...

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Choosing a PC for Valorant

Choosing a PC for Valorant

At Playtech, we know that Valorant is one of the most exhilarating and competitive tactical shooters out there. Whether you're perfecting your aim, strategizing with your team, or climbing the ranks, having the right gaming PC is crucial. We're here...

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Ronin, Ronin Pro & Ronin Ultra Discontinued – Meet the New Playtech Ronin

Ronin, Ronin Pro & Ronin Ultra Discontinued – Meet the New Playtech Ronin

At Playtech, we’re always looking for ways to give our customers better value, better performance, and more flexibility when choosing a gaming PC. That’s why we’ve officially discontinued our Ronin, Ronin Pro, and Ronin Ultra systems. But don’t worry — the...

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We have moved!

We have moved!

 Dear Customers, We'll be closed from the 9th through to the 13th of January as we move to our new location at 15d Paul Matthews Road (Next to Key Industries) - not far from our current location!If you've got an order...

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Tribute system

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Tribute system

Playtech’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2-Themed Custom Gaming PC At Playtech, we’re passionate about two things: delivering cutting-edge gaming systems and pushing the limits of creativity. When the highly anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 hit the scene with its...

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Partners and Friends

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Kiwi Rivals - NZ Creator battle!

Kiwi Rivals - NZ Creator battle!

On the 18th of March some of NZ's finest up and coming Twitch streamers will battle it out face to face at the Playtech Race Room in NZ's first homegrown creator battle!   There'll be some familiar faces and some...

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Building Mad Mike's Dream Machine

Building Mad Mike's Dream Machine

In the world of high-speed drift racing, precision and practice are crucial elements for success. Renowned drift car driver Mad Mike Whiddet understands this better than anyone, which is why he teamed up with us at Playtech to create a...

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Register for the META High School Esports League! - Playtech

Register for the META High School Esports League!

Registrations are open now for the awesome new META High School Esports League, an awesome gaming tournament for NZ high schools hosted by Victory Up and Shadownet!Click here for more info

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Tech Articles

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Graphics Cards - Which is better? AMD or Nvidia?

Graphics Cards - Which is better? AMD or Nvidia?

When it comes to gaming performance, Nvidia and AMD graphics cards are the two biggest players in the market. Both brands offer a range of options for gamers of all levels, but there are some key differences between the two...

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How does a Graphics card help my FPS?

How does a Graphics card help my FPS?

When it comes to gaming performance, one of the most important factors is the graphics card or GPU. A graphics card's power can have a significant impact on the number of frames per second (FPS) a game can achieve. In...

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