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About This PC

Built around AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D and a Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, the Vanguard Ultra is aimed squarely at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 7800X3D's large 3D V-Cache is a real advantage in CPU-heavy titles like simulators, strategy games and open-world shooters, while 16GB of fast GDDR6 gives the graphics card plenty of headroom for high and ultra texture settings.

32GB of DDR5 memory keeps streaming, Discord and a wall of browser tabs running alongside your game, and a 1TB NVMe SSD loads levels quickly. A 240mm AIO liquid cooler keeps the Ryzen 7 quiet and consistent under long sessions, housed in a compact DEEPCOOL CC350 mATX case that fits neatly on or under a desk.

Every system is assembled and tested by Playtech technicians before it ships, arrives with Windows 11 Home installed and ready to go, and comes with Playtech's 3-year warranty.

What’s inside

  • AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (8 cores / 16 threads, 4.2GHz base / 5.0GHz boost)
  • B650M mATX AM5
  • 32GB DDR5 (2x16GB) 6000MHz
  • AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB (GDDR6 memory)
  • 1TB NVMe SSD
  • 650W Power Supply
  • DEEPCOOL DEEPCOOL CC350 Black mATX Case (H 395 × W 208 × D 363mm)
  • 240mm AIO Liquid Cooler
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • PC Assembled and tested by Playtech Technicians

Ports

  • Front: 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x HD Audio
  • Rear: 6x USB 3.2, 1x 2.5GbE Ethernet, 1x HDMI (For integrated Graphics ONLY), 1x Audio In, 1x Audio Output, 1x Microphone In
  • Graphics card outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 2.1

Included with PC

  • Built-in Wi-Fi

    Wi-fi Antenna

  • Powerful components in every Playtech PC

    Power Cable

  • Playtech logo

    Quick start Guide

  • 3-year warranty

    3 Year Warranty

  • Safe, insured shipping across New Zealand

    Secure Packaging

  • Lifetime support from Playtech

    Lifetime Tech Support

  • Windows 11 installed

    Windows 11

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This build is a strong 1440p gaming PC that also handles plenty of 4K. In our testing at high settings it cleared 60 fps in 28 of 29 games at both 1080p and 1440p, and in 19 of 29 at 4K. Competitive titles fly: Counter-Strike 2 sits well over 300 fps at 1440p, Rainbow Six Siege around 160 fps and Apex Legends above 200 fps. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at about 80 fps at 1440p, Battlefield 6 around 83 fps and Fortnite in the 90s, so you can expect smooth, high-settings play on a 144Hz or faster monitor.

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.