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Blue Nightmare Origin Gaming PC

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Core Specifications:

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor

AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB Graphics

AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB Graphics

16GB DDR4 Memory

16GB DDR4 Memory

1TB NVMe SSD Storage

1TB NVMe SSD Storage

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16GB DDR4 16GB

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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 208 FPS at Low settings, 199 FPS at Medium settings, 189 FPS at High settings, and 189 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Apex Legends is playable at approximately 141 FPS at Low settings, 138 FPS at Medium settings, 129 FPS at High settings, and 122 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Apex Legends is playable at approximately 68 FPS at Low settings, 67 FPS at Medium settings, 63 FPS at High settings, and 59 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Arc Raiders

Arc Raiders is playable at approximately 91 FPS at Low settings, 86 FPS at Medium settings, 82 FPS at High settings, and 80 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Arc Raiders is playable at approximately 59 FPS at Low settings, 55 FPS at Medium settings, 52 FPS at High settings, and 51 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Arc Raiders is playable at approximately 32 FPS at Low settings, 30 FPS at Medium settings, 29 FPS at High settings, and 28 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 146 FPS at Low settings, 121 FPS at Medium settings, 97 FPS at High settings, and 81 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Assetto Corsa Competizione is playable at approximately 94 FPS at Low settings, 79 FPS at Medium settings, 63 FPS at High settings, and 52 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Assetto Corsa Competizione is playable at approximately 53 FPS at Low settings, 44 FPS at Medium settings, 35 FPS at High settings, and 29 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Battlefield 6

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

Battlefield 6 is playable at approximately 95 FPS at Low settings, 89 FPS at Medium settings, 76 FPS at High settings, and 56 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Battlefield 6 is playable at approximately 57 FPS at Low settings, 53 FPS at Medium settings, 45 FPS at High settings, and 34 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Battlefield 6 is playable at approximately 28 FPS at Low settings, 26 FPS at Medium settings, 22 FPS at High settings, and 17 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 58 FPS at Low settings, 49 FPS at Medium settings, 39 FPS at High settings, and 26 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Black Myth: Wukong is playable at approximately 36 FPS at Low settings, 31 FPS at Medium settings, 24 FPS at High settings, and 16 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Black Myth: Wukong is playable at approximately 17 FPS at Low settings, 15 FPS at Medium settings, 12 FPS at High settings, and 8 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is playable at approximately 135 FPS at Low settings, 95 FPS at Medium settings, 80 FPS at High settings, and 73 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is playable at approximately 74 FPS at Low settings, 52 FPS at Medium settings, 44 FPS at High settings, and 40 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is playable at approximately 32 FPS at Low settings, 23 FPS at Medium settings, 19 FPS at High settings, and 17 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Counter-strike 2

Performance depends heavily on your processor.

Counter-strike 2 is playable at approximately 471 FPS at Low settings, 392 FPS at Medium settings, 292 FPS at High settings, and 173 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Counter-strike 2 is playable at approximately 432 FPS at Low settings, 357 FPS at Medium settings, 212 FPS at High settings, and 125 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Counter-strike 2 is playable at approximately 283 FPS at Low settings, 234 FPS at Medium settings, 139 FPS at High settings, and 82 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

DOTA 2

Depends heavily on your processor. Large teamfights run lower.

DOTA 2 is playable at approximately 144 FPS at Low settings, 140 FPS at Medium settings, 137 FPS at High settings, and 137 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

DOTA 2 is playable at approximately 144 FPS at Low settings, 140 FPS at Medium settings, 137 FPS at High settings, and 137 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

DOTA 2 is playable at approximately 144 FPS at Low settings, 140 FPS at Medium settings, 137 FPS at High settings, and 137 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 59 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

F1 2025

F1 2025 is playable at approximately 200 FPS at Low settings, 173 FPS at Medium settings, 158 FPS at High settings, and 133 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

F1 2025 is playable at approximately 125 FPS at Low settings, 105 FPS at Medium settings, 96 FPS at High settings, and 81 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

F1 2025 is playable at approximately 62 FPS at Low settings, 52 FPS at Medium settings, 47 FPS at High settings, and 40 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 240 FPS at Low settings, 128 FPS at Medium settings, 96 FPS at High settings, and 75 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Fortnite is playable at approximately 197 FPS at Low settings, 75 FPS at Medium settings, 56 FPS at High settings, and 44 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Fortnite is playable at approximately 89 FPS at Low settings, 34 FPS at Medium settings, 25 FPS at High settings, and 20 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 is playable at approximately 99 FPS at Low settings, 84 FPS at Medium settings, 64 FPS at High settings, and 56 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Forza Horizon 6 is playable at approximately 73 FPS at Low settings, 62 FPS at Medium settings, 47 FPS at High settings, and 42 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Forza Horizon 6 is playable at approximately 50 FPS at Low settings, 42 FPS at Medium settings, 32 FPS at High settings, and 29 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 79 FPS at Low settings, 76 FPS at Medium settings, 74 FPS at High settings, and 74 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

GTA 5 Enhanced (FiveM) is playable at approximately 79 FPS at Low settings, 69 FPS at Medium settings, 61 FPS at High settings, and 56 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

GTA 5 Enhanced (FiveM) is playable at approximately 43 FPS at Low settings, 37 FPS at Medium settings, 33 FPS at High settings, and 30 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

iRacing

Leans heavily on your processor. Full grids run lower.

iRacing is playable at approximately 153 FPS at Low settings, 149 FPS at Medium settings, 146 FPS at High settings, and 146 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

iRacing is playable at approximately 148 FPS at Low settings, 133 FPS at Medium settings, 119 FPS at High settings, and 119 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

iRacing is playable at approximately 95 FPS at Low settings, 86 FPS at Medium settings, 76 FPS at High settings, and 76 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 121 FPS at Low settings, 118 FPS at Medium settings, 116 FPS at High settings, and 116 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

League of Legends is playable at approximately 121 FPS at Low settings, 118 FPS at Medium settings, 116 FPS at High settings, and 116 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

League of Legends is playable at approximately 121 FPS at Low settings, 118 FPS at Medium settings, 116 FPS at High settings, and 116 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Marvel Rivals

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

Marvel Rivals is playable at approximately 85 FPS at Low settings, 73 FPS at Medium settings, 59 FPS at High settings, and 48 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Marvel Rivals is playable at approximately 51 FPS at Low settings, 43 FPS at Medium settings, 35 FPS at High settings, and 28 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Marvel Rivals is playable at approximately 25 FPS at Low settings, 21 FPS at Medium settings, 17 FPS at High settings, and 14 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Varies substantially by airport and aircraft.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is playable at approximately 59 FPS at Low settings, 55 FPS at Medium settings, 51 FPS at High settings, and 46 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Microsoft Flight Simulator is playable at approximately 59 FPS at Low settings, 50 FPS at Medium settings, 36 FPS at High settings, and 26 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Microsoft Flight Simulator is playable at approximately 29 FPS at Low settings, 23 FPS at Medium settings, 16 FPS at High settings, and 12 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 403 FPS at Low settings, 391 FPS at Medium settings, 384 FPS at High settings, and 384 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Minecraft is playable at approximately 403 FPS at Low settings, 391 FPS at Medium settings, 384 FPS at High settings, and 384 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Minecraft is playable at approximately 403 FPS at Low settings, 391 FPS at Medium settings, 384 FPS at High settings, and 384 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 117 FPS at Low settings, 93 FPS at Medium settings, 77 FPS at High settings, and 67 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Palworld 1.0 is playable at approximately 74 FPS at Low settings, 59 FPS at Medium settings, 49 FPS at High settings, and 42 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Palworld 1.0 is playable at approximately 39 FPS at Low settings, 31 FPS at Medium settings, 25 FPS at High settings, and 22 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 76 FPS at Low settings, 74 FPS at Medium settings, 64 FPS at High settings, and 56 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Path of Exile 2 is playable at approximately 61 FPS at Low settings, 51 FPS at Medium settings, 44 FPS at High settings, and 38 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Path of Exile 2 is playable at approximately 34 FPS at Low settings, 29 FPS at Medium settings, 25 FPS at High settings, and 21 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 165 FPS at Low settings, 155 FPS at Medium settings, 147 FPS at High settings, and 133 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is playable at approximately 122 FPS at Low settings, 108 FPS at Medium settings, 88 FPS at High settings, and 76 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is playable at approximately 51 FPS at Low settings, 45 FPS at Medium settings, 37 FPS at High settings, and 32 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Rainbow Six Siege

Measured on the Vulkan renderer.

Rainbow Six Siege is playable at approximately 270 FPS at Low settings, 228 FPS at Medium settings, 177 FPS at High settings, and 135 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Rainbow Six Siege is playable at approximately 148 FPS at Low settings, 125 FPS at Medium settings, 97 FPS at High settings, and 74 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Rainbow Six Siege is playable at approximately 66 FPS at Low settings, 55 FPS at Medium settings, 43 FPS at High settings, and 33 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), 204 FPS at High settings, and 204 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Rust

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

Rust is playable at approximately 74 FPS at Low settings, 70 FPS at Medium settings, 66 FPS at High settings, and 64 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Rust is playable at approximately 74 FPS at Low settings, 70 FPS at Medium settings, 66 FPS at High settings, and 64 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Rust is playable at approximately 70 FPS at Low settings, 66 FPS at Medium settings, 53 FPS at High settings, and 49 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

Valorant

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

Valorant is playable at approximately 451 FPS at Low settings, 451 FPS at Medium settings, 451 FPS at High settings, and 451 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

Valorant is playable at approximately 451 FPS at Low settings, 451 FPS at Medium settings, 451 FPS at High settings, and 451 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

Valorant is playable at approximately 381 FPS at Low settings, 370 FPS at Medium settings, 363 FPS at High settings, and 363 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 52 FPS at Low settings, 51 FPS at Medium settings, 49 FPS at High settings, and 49 FPS at Ultra settings at 1080p.*

World of Warcraft is playable at approximately 52 FPS at Low settings, 51 FPS at Medium settings, 49 FPS at High settings, and 49 FPS at Ultra settings at 1440p.*

World of Warcraft is playable at approximately 52 FPS at Low settings, 51 FPS at Medium settings, 49 FPS at High settings, and 49 FPS at Ultra settings at 4K.*

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About This PC

The Blue Nightmare panels take their cue from the sci-fi horror films of the 80s and 90s, with a gruesome mass of creatures writhing in tentacles, teeth and claws, UV printed in-house at Playtech HQ onto the white Zalman P30 case. It's a loud, unapologetic look for a machine built to play.

Under the artwork sits an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with a Radeon RX 7600 8GB, a combination aimed squarely at 1080p and 1440p gaming across esports titles like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant and Rocket League, as well as big single-player releases such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring. A 1TB NVMe SSD keeps load times short, 16GB of DDR4 handles modern games and background apps, and a 360mm AIO liquid cooler keeps the Ryzen running quietly under load.

Every system is assembled and tested by Playtech technicians before it ships, and comes with Playtech's 3-year warranty. If you want more headroom, choose 32GB of memory or a 2TB SSD from the Memory and Storage options on this page before adding it to your cart.

What’s inside

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • B550M mATX AM4
  • 16GB DDR4
  • AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB (GDDR6 memory)
  • 1TB NVMe SSD
  • 650W Power Supply
  • Zalman Zalman P30 mATX White (H 429 × W 235 × D 453mm)
  • 360mm Premium AIO Liquid Cooler
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • PC Assembled and tested by Playtech Technicians
  • Custom Panels UV Printed in-house at Playtech HQ

Ports

  • Front: 1x USB 3.0, 1x Type-C USB, 1x Combination Microphone/Headphone Jack
  • Rear: 6x USB 3.2, 1x 1Gb Ethernet, 1x HDMI (For integrated Graphics ONLY), 1x Audio In, 1x Audio Output, 1x Microphone In
  • Graphics card outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 2.1

Included with PC

  • 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 build is made for smooth 1080p gaming, with plenty in reserve for 1440p. At high settings it clears 60 fps in 24 of the 29 games we tested at 1080p and 16 of them at 1440p. Competitive titles fly: Counter-Strike 2 runs near 290 fps at 1080p and over 200 fps at 1440p, Valorant and Rocket League sit at their frame caps, and Apex Legends holds around 190 fps. Heavier games are still very playable, with Cyberpunk 2077 near 90 fps and Fortnite around 96 fps at 1080p.

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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