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About This PC

The Scout is an entry-level gaming PC built around the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and its built-in Radeon graphics, making it a tidy starting point for esports and everyday favourites like Valorant, League of Legends, CS2, Roblox, Minecraft and Rocket League at 1080p. It's also a capable all-rounder for study, streaming video and day-to-day work, running Windows 11 Home from a fast 512GB NVMe SSD.

It's housed in a compact white Antec CX200M mATX case on a B550M AM4 motherboard, with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 550W power supply. The B550 platform leaves you room to add a dedicated graphics card down the track if you want to step up to bigger titles. Every system is assembled and tested by Playtech technicians before it ships, and it comes with Playtech's 3-year warranty.

If you want more headroom from the start, choose 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD from the Memory and Storage options on this page before you add it to your cart.

What’s inside

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
  • B550M mATX AM4
  • 16GB DDR4
  • 512GB NVMe SSD
  • 550W Power Supply
  • Antec CX200M mATX - White
  • Stock AMD Cooler
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • PC Assembled and tested by Playtech Technicians

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?

With the Ryzen 5 5600GT's integrated Radeon graphics, this build is aimed squarely at esports and lighter titles at 1080p. In our testing you can expect around 190 fps in Roblox, 170 fps in Minecraft, about 110 fps in both Valorant and League of Legends, roughly 90 fps in DOTA 2 and over 80 fps in Rocket League, with Counter-Strike 2 sitting near 48 fps. Demanding modern AAA games such as Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield 6 and Black Myth: Wukong are beyond it, so add a dedicated graphics card if those are on your list.

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.