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Legend RTX 5080 Gaming PC – Sakura Edition

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor

NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB Graphics

NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB Graphics

32GB DDR5 Memory

32GB DDR5 Memory

2TB NVMe SSD Storage

2TB NVMe SSD Storage

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NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB

32GB DDR5 32GB

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*These FPS figures were measured in-house using real gameplay and/or dedicated benchmarking tools where available. Because game updates, driver updates, and other variables can affect performance over time, these figures aren't a guarantee of the performance you'll achieve — treat them as a ballpark indication rather than an exact result. Please reach out to our staff if you need a more accurate performance estimate for your build.

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Apex Legends

Game engine hard-caps at 300 FPS.

Apex Legends is playable at approximately 300 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 300 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 300 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 300 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1080p.*

Apex Legends is playable at approximately 300 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 300 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 300 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 300 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1440p.*

Apex Legends is playable at approximately 300 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 299 FPS at Medium settings, 279 FPS at High settings, and 264 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Arc Raiders

Arc Raiders is playable at approximately 265 FPS at Low settings, 249 FPS at Medium settings, 237 FPS at High settings, and 230 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Arc Raiders is playable at approximately 180 FPS at Low settings, 169 FPS at Medium settings, 161 FPS at High settings, and 156 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Arc Raiders is playable at approximately 106 FPS at Low settings, 99 FPS at Medium settings, 95 FPS at High settings, and 92 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Assetto Corsa Competizione

Measured with a 20-car grid in dry conditions. Larger grids and rain lower these figures sharply.

Assetto Corsa Competizione is playable at approximately 308 FPS at Low settings, 294 FPS at Medium settings, 283 FPS at High settings, and 280 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Assetto Corsa Competizione is playable at approximately 308 FPS at Low settings, 294 FPS at Medium settings, 283 FPS at High settings, and 243 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Assetto Corsa Competizione is playable at approximately 292 FPS at Low settings, 243 FPS at Medium settings, 194 FPS at High settings, and 162 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Battlefield 6

Measured in 64-player Conquest. Leans heavily on processor.

Battlefield 6 is playable at approximately 241 FPS at Low settings, 236 FPS at Medium settings, 229 FPS at High settings, and 178 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Battlefield 6 is playable at approximately 203 FPS at Low settings, 190 FPS at Medium settings, 162 FPS at High settings, and 120 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Battlefield 6 is playable at approximately 121 FPS at Low settings, 113 FPS at Medium settings, 96 FPS at High settings, and 71 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Black Myth: Wukong

Measured with ray tracing and frame generation off. Enabling frame generation raises the on-screen figure substantially.

Black Myth: Wukong is playable at approximately 186 FPS at Low settings, 158 FPS at Medium settings, 126 FPS at High settings, and 83 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Black Myth: Wukong is playable at approximately 134 FPS at Low settings, 114 FPS at Medium settings, 91 FPS at High settings, and 60 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Black Myth: Wukong is playable at approximately 87 FPS at Low settings, 74 FPS at Medium settings, 59 FPS at High settings, and 39 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is playable at approximately 297 FPS at Low settings, 211 FPS at Medium settings, 179 FPS at High settings, and 162 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is playable at approximately 204 FPS at Low settings, 143 FPS at Medium settings, 121 FPS at High settings, and 110 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is playable at approximately 121 FPS at Low settings, 85 FPS at Medium settings, 72 FPS at High settings, and 65 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Counter-strike 2

Performance depends heavily on your processor.

Counter-strike 2 is playable at approximately 742 FPS at Low settings, 618 FPS at Medium settings, 618 FPS at High settings, and 547 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Counter-strike 2 is playable at approximately 742 FPS at Low settings, 618 FPS at Medium settings, 618 FPS at High settings, and 450 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Counter-strike 2 is playable at approximately 742 FPS at Low settings, 618 FPS at Medium settings, 596 FPS at High settings, and 352 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

DOTA 2

Depends heavily on your processor. Large teamfights run lower.

DOTA 2 is playable at approximately 230 FPS at Low settings, 223 FPS at Medium settings, 219 FPS at High settings, and 219 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

DOTA 2 is playable at approximately 230 FPS at Low settings, 223 FPS at Medium settings, 219 FPS at High settings, and 219 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

DOTA 2 is playable at approximately 230 FPS at Low settings, 223 FPS at Medium settings, 219 FPS at High settings, and 219 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Elden Ring

Locked to 60 FPS by the developer — Requires modding to unlock

Elden Ring is playable at approximately 60 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 60 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 60 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 60 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1080p.*

Elden Ring is playable at approximately 60 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 60 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 60 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 60 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1440p.*

Elden Ring is playable at approximately 60 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 60 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 60 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 60 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 4K.*

F1 2025

F1 2025 is playable at approximately 398 FPS at Low settings, 373 FPS at Medium settings, 355 FPS at High settings, and 355 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

F1 2025 is playable at approximately 398 FPS at Low settings, 357 FPS at Medium settings, 327 FPS at High settings, and 275 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

F1 2025 is playable at approximately 258 FPS at Low settings, 217 FPS at Medium settings, 198 FPS at High settings, and 167 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Fortnite

Fortnite's quality levels are Performance Mode, DX12 Medium, DX12 High and DX12 Epic. These map onto the four settings above in order — 'Low' here is Performance Mode, which uses a separate faster rendering path rather than simply reducing detail.

Fortnite is playable at approximately 520 FPS at Low settings, 396 FPS at Medium settings, 318 FPS at High settings, and 248 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Fortnite is playable at approximately 520 FPS at Low settings, 282 FPS at Medium settings, 211 FPS at High settings, and 164 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Fortnite is playable at approximately 427 FPS at Low settings, 163 FPS at Medium settings, 122 FPS at High settings, and 95 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is playable at approximately 205 FPS at Low settings, 199 FPS at Medium settings, 195 FPS at High settings, and 184 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Forza Horizon 6 is playable at approximately 205 FPS at Low settings, 199 FPS at Medium settings, 165 FPS at High settings, and 146 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Forza Horizon 6 is playable at approximately 190 FPS at Low settings, 162 FPS at Medium settings, 123 FPS at High settings, and 109 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

GTA 5 Enhanced (FiveM)

Depends heavily on server population and can swing by half or double. Treat these as indicative only.

GTA 5 Enhanced (FiveM) is playable at approximately 160 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 160 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 160 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 160 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1080p.*

GTA 5 Enhanced (FiveM) is playable at approximately 160 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 160 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 160 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 160 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1440p.*

GTA 5 Enhanced (FiveM) is playable at approximately 160 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 160 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 160 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 160 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 4K.*

iRacing

Leans heavily on your processor. Full grids run lower.

iRacing is playable at approximately 299 FPS at Low settings, 290 FPS at Medium settings, 284 FPS at High settings, and 284 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

iRacing is playable at approximately 299 FPS at Low settings, 290 FPS at Medium settings, 284 FPS at High settings, and 284 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

iRacing is playable at approximately 299 FPS at Low settings, 290 FPS at Medium settings, 284 FPS at High settings, and 284 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

League of Legends

Depends heavily on your processor, though most builds run far above any monitor's refresh rate.

League of Legends is playable at approximately 265 FPS at Low settings, 260 FPS at Medium settings, 255 FPS at High settings, and 255 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

League of Legends is playable at approximately 265 FPS at Low settings, 260 FPS at Medium settings, 255 FPS at High settings, and 255 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

League of Legends is playable at approximately 265 FPS at Low settings, 260 FPS at Medium settings, 255 FPS at High settings, and 255 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Marvel Rivals

Measured with Lumen lighting off. Enabling it lowers these figures.

Marvel Rivals is playable at approximately 246 FPS at Low settings, 209 FPS at Medium settings, 169 FPS at High settings, and 137 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Marvel Rivals is playable at approximately 167 FPS at Low settings, 142 FPS at Medium settings, 115 FPS at High settings, and 93 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Marvel Rivals is playable at approximately 99 FPS at Low settings, 84 FPS at Medium settings, 68 FPS at High settings, and 55 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Varies substantially by airport and aircraft.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is playable at approximately 131 FPS at Low settings, 123 FPS at Medium settings, 114 FPS at High settings, and 114 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Microsoft Flight Simulator is playable at approximately 131 FPS at Low settings, 123 FPS at Medium settings, 114 FPS at High settings, and 84 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Microsoft Flight Simulator is playable at approximately 127 FPS at Low settings, 101 FPS at Medium settings, 71 FPS at High settings, and 53 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Minecraft

Vanilla Java Edition at 16-chunks. Render distance leans on your CPU more than GPU, Shaders & Mods can affect performance significantly.

Minecraft is playable at approximately 682 FPS at Low settings, 663 FPS at Medium settings, 650 FPS at High settings, and 650 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Minecraft is playable at approximately 682 FPS at Low settings, 663 FPS at Medium settings, 650 FPS at High settings, and 650 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Minecraft is playable at approximately 682 FPS at Low settings, 663 FPS at Medium settings, 650 FPS at High settings, and 650 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Palworld 1.0

Measured in open world. Large, densely built bases lean on your processor and run lower.

Palworld 1.0 is playable at approximately 278 FPS at Low settings, 268 FPS at Medium settings, 251 FPS at High settings, and 218 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Palworld 1.0 is playable at approximately 274 FPS at Low settings, 219 FPS at Medium settings, 180 FPS at High settings, and 156 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Palworld 1.0 is playable at approximately 176 FPS at Low settings, 141 FPS at Medium settings, 116 FPS at High settings, and 101 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Path of Exile 2

Measured in open areas. Endgame maps with heavy on-screen effects lean on your processor and run lower.

Path of Exile 2 is playable at approximately 220 FPS at Low settings, 214 FPS at Medium settings, 210 FPS at High settings, and 196 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Path of Exile 2 is playable at approximately 220 FPS at Low settings, 206 FPS at Medium settings, 175 FPS at High settings, and 152 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Path of Exile 2 is playable at approximately 176 FPS at Low settings, 148 FPS at Medium settings, 126 FPS at High settings, and 110 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

Measured mid-game. The opening drop is processor-bound and runs lower.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is playable at approximately 358 FPS at Low settings, 335 FPS at Medium settings, 319 FPS at High settings, and 319 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is playable at approximately 358 FPS at Low settings, 335 FPS at Medium settings, 319 FPS at High settings, and 301 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is playable at approximately 276 FPS at Low settings, 243 FPS at Medium settings, 198 FPS at High settings, and 172 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Rainbow Six Siege

Measured on the Vulkan renderer.

Rainbow Six Siege is playable at approximately 575 FPS at Low settings, 559 FPS at Medium settings, 531 FPS at High settings, and 405 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Rainbow Six Siege is playable at approximately 506 FPS at Low settings, 427 FPS at Medium settings, 331 FPS at High settings, and 253 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Rainbow Six Siege is playable at approximately 268 FPS at Low settings, 226 FPS at Medium settings, 175 FPS at High settings, and 134 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Roblox

Capped at 240 FPS by the in-client unlocker. The default client cap is 60.

Roblox is playable at approximately 240 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 240 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 240 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 240 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1080p.*

Roblox is playable at approximately 240 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 240 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 240 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 240 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1440p.*

Roblox is playable at approximately 240 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 240 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 240 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 240 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 4K.*

Rocket League

Capped at 250 FPS by default. Raising it requires editing a config file.

Rocket League is playable at approximately 250 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 250 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 250 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 250 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1080p.*

Rocket League is playable at approximately 250 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 250 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 250 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 250 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 1440p.*

Rocket League is playable at approximately 250 FPS at Low settings (Engine Limit), 250 FPS at Medium settings (Engine Limit), 250 FPS at High settings (Engine Limit), and 250 FPS at Ultra settings (Engine Limit) at 4K.*

Rust

Depends heavily on server population. Large, well-built servers run considerably lower.

Rust is playable at approximately 137 FPS at Low settings, 131 FPS at Medium settings, 123 FPS at High settings, and 119 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Rust is playable at approximately 137 FPS at Low settings, 131 FPS at Medium settings, 123 FPS at High settings, and 119 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Rust is playable at approximately 137 FPS at Low settings, 131 FPS at Medium settings, 123 FPS at High settings, and 119 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Valorant

The engine's maximum frame rate setting is 1000 FPS.

Valorant is playable at approximately 651 FPS at Low settings, 651 FPS at Medium settings, 651 FPS at High settings, and 651 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Valorant is playable at approximately 651 FPS at Low settings, 651 FPS at Medium settings, 651 FPS at High settings, and 651 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Valorant is playable at approximately 651 FPS at Low settings, 651 FPS at Medium settings, 651 FPS at High settings, and 651 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

World of Warcraft

Measured in open world at graphics quality 10. City hubs and raid groups lean on your processor and run lower.

World of Warcraft is playable at approximately 161 FPS at Low settings, 156 FPS at Medium settings, 152 FPS at High settings, and 152 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

World of Warcraft is playable at approximately 161 FPS at Low settings, 156 FPS at Medium settings, 152 FPS at High settings, and 152 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

World of Warcraft is playable at approximately 161 FPS at Low settings, 156 FPS at Medium settings, 152 FPS at High settings, and 152 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

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About This PC

Wrapped in our Sakura print, a cherry blossom design inspired by Japan's iconic spring bloom and one of the first custom prints we ever offered, the Legend pairs that enduring artwork with hardware built for 4K gaming. The NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB and Ryzen 7 9800X3D make a formidable team for high refresh rate competitive shooters and the most demanding single player titles alike, with the 9800X3D's huge cache keeping frame rates high in CPU-heavy games like simulators and open world RPGs.

A 360mm AIO liquid cooler keeps the processor in check during long sessions, while 32GB of DDR5 and a 2TB NVMe SSD handle big game libraries and fast load times. If you want more headroom, choose 64GB of memory or a 4TB SSD from the options on this page before adding it to your cart.

Every system is assembled and tested by Playtech technicians in New Zealand, arrives with Windows 11 Home installed, and comes with Playtech's 3-year warranty.

What’s inside

  • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
  • B850M mATX AM5
  • 32GB DDR5
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB
  • 2TB NVMe SSD
  • 1000W Power Supply
  • Zalman Zalman P50 ATX Black
  • 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • PC Assembled and tested by Playtech Technicians
  • Custom Panels UV Printed in-house at Playtech HQ

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  • Wi-fi Antenna

  • Power Cable

  • Quick start Guide

  • 3 Year Warranty

  • Secure Packaging

  • Lifetime Tech Support

  • Windows 11

Frequently Asked Questions

What games can this PC run, and at what resolution?

This is a 4K machine. Across our 29 game test suite, every title cleared 60 fps at 1080p and 1440p on high settings, and 28 of 29 did the same at 4K, all without upscaling. Expect Cyberpunk 2077 around 165 fps at 1440p and 88 fps at 4K, Battlefield 6 at about 162 fps at 1440p, Fortnite over 200 fps at 1440p, and competitive shooters like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant well past 600 fps at 1080p. High refresh 1440p play is effortless, and 4K ultra is comfortable in nearly everything.

Can I buy a PC without a graphics card? 

Yes. If you already have a graphics card you'd like to use, let us know and we'll quote you a custom system without one. If you're near our Rosedale, Auckland workshop, you can drop your card in and we'll install it for you. Otherwise, tell us which power connectors your GPU uses and we'll route and expose the right cables so it's easy to install when your PC arrives.

When will my PC arrive? 

Most PCs take a couple of days to assemble, and the build time for each system is shown on its product page. Once your PC is built and tested, it ships with your chosen delivery option. Delivery usually takes 1–2 days in the North Island and 2–4 days in the South Island. Rural deliveries can take longer because they depend on the local courier's schedule.

Can I customise this PC? 

Yes. Every Playtech PC is built on a modular platform, so it can be upgraded, customised or modified to suit your needs. We're happy to adjust any of our systems, whether that's more storage, a different CPU cooler or a full component swap. Some changes may add to the cost, so get in touch with our team and we'll talk through what you're after and put together a quote.

What Do 1080p, 1440p, and 4K Mean?

When shopping for a gaming PC or monitor, you’ll often see terms like 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. These refer to the resolution of the display, which determines how many pixels are used to create the image on your screen.

Higher resolutions mean more pixels and sharper image detail.


  • 1080p (Full HD) – 1920 × 1080 pixels. This is the most common resolution for gaming and offers excellent performance on entry-level and mid-range systems.

  • 1440p (Quad HD) – 2560 × 1440 pixels. This resolution provides noticeably sharper visuals than 1080p and has become a popular choice for modern gaming monitors.

  • 4K (Ultra HD) – 3840 × 2160 pixels. 4K delivers extremely sharp image quality but requires a very powerful graphics card to run modern games smoothly.

Higher resolutions create more detailed visuals but also require more graphics performance from your GPU. That’s why many gamers choose their graphics card based on the resolution they plan to play at.

What Does Frame Rate (FPS) Mean?

Frame rate, often measured in FPS (frames per second), describes how many images your computer renders every second while playing a game.

The higher the FPS, the smoother and more responsive the game feels.

For example:

  • 30 FPS – Playable, but may feel less smooth
  • 60 FPS – Smooth gameplay and the traditional PC gaming standard
  • 120+ FPS – Very smooth gameplay ideal for competitive gaming
  • 240+ FPS – Ultra-smooth performance for esports players

Fast-paced games such as Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Fortnite benefit greatly from higher frame rates because they make movement and aiming feel more responsive.

A powerful CPU and graphics card help your PC generate higher frame rates for smoother gameplay.

What Is Monitor Refresh Rate (Hz)?

A monitor’s refresh rate, measured in Hertz (Hz), tells you how many times per second the screen can update the image.

For example:

  • 60Hz monitor → updates the image 60 times per second
  • 144Hz monitor → updates 144 times per second
  • 240Hz monitor → updates 240 times per second

Higher refresh rates allow you to see more frames from your gaming PC, which results in smoother motion and clearer movement during gameplay.

For instance, if your PC produces 144 FPS in a game but your monitor is only 60Hz, you will only see 60 of those frames each second. To fully experience higher frame rates, you need a monitor with a matching refresh rate.

High-refresh monitors are especially popular with competitive gamers playing titles like Apex Legends or Call of Duty: Warzone, where smoother motion can improve reaction time and accuracy.

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