Sapphire Gaming PC

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 & RX 7600 Gaming PC – Built in the UK

The Sapphire Gaming PC is a 1080p gaming PC with a modern 10-core Core Ultra 5 225, an RX 7600, and vibrant ARGB lighting.

The Sapphire Gaming PC is a great-value Core Ultra 5 225 RX 7600 gaming PC built for smooth 1080p gaming. Its modern ten-core Intel Core Ultra 5 225 pairs with the 8GB AMD Radeon RX 7600 and fast DDR5 memory to deliver high frame rates across popular AAA and esports titles.

Finished in a striking glass chassis with four ARGB fans, this Core Ultra 5 225 RX 7600 gaming PC looks as good as it plays, making it an ideal first or upgrade gaming rig.

The Sapphire Gaming PC is built on an Intel Core Ultra 5 225 processor (10 cores, 10 threads, 3.3GHz P-core base and 4.9GHz maximum turbo) on an MSI PRO H810M-B motherboard. It has an AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB GDDR6 graphics card, 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory (2 x 8GB) and a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with read speeds of up to 7100MB/s and write speeds of up to 6700MB/s. It runs Microsoft Windows 11 Home (genuine, pre-installed), is powered by a Contour 650W ATX PSU and is covered by a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 – Modern 10-Core CPU

The system is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, a modern ten-core, ten-thread Arrow Lake processor that boosts to 4.9GHz. Its six performance and four efficiency cores deliver strong, efficient performance for gaming and everyday multitasking, keeping games running smoothly alongside Discord, streaming and background applications. A Thermalright Assassin X 90 SE ARGB air cooler keeps it running cool.

AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB – Smooth 1080p Gaming

Graphics come from the AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB, a capable RDNA 3 graphics card built for high-refresh 1080p gaming. It runs popular AAA titles at medium to high settings and esports games at high frame rates, and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) boosts frame rates further in supported games. The card also includes an AV1 encoder for high-quality game streaming and recording. It has 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 and 1 x HDMI 2.1a outputs (layout may vary by card brand) and drives up to four monitors.

16GB DDR5 & Fast 1TB NVMe Storage

The Sapphire Gaming PC comes with 16GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory, ideal for smooth gaming and multitasking, and a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 NVMe M.2 solid-state drive running at full PCIe 4.0 speed, with read speeds of up to 7100MB/s and write speeds of up to 6700MB/s, for fast boot times and quick level loading. Both memory slots are used by the 2 x 8GB kit and the board supports up to 128GB, so a memory upgrade means replacing the modules. Extra storage can be added through the four SATA ports and the case’s drive mounts as your game library grows. The whole system is covered by a 3-year warranty.

Vida Lucid – Glass ARGB Chassis

The Sapphire Gaming PC is built in the Vida Lucid, a compact micro-ATX case with tempered-glass front and side panels that show off the four pre-installed ARGB fans and vibrant lighting. Its clean, eye-catching design fits neatly on any desk and makes a great centrepiece for a gaming setup.

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2.5GbE LAN & 7.1 Audio

Connectivity comes from the MSI PRO H810M-B motherboard, which provides 2.5GbE Ethernet for a fast, stable wired connection for online play and 7.1-channel high-definition audio. Wireless comes from a 1200Mbps dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4 PCIe card, so you can game and connect accessories without cables. USB is covered by 2 x 5Gbps Type-A and 4 x USB 2.0 ports at the rear, and 1 x USB 3.0 and 2 x USB 2.0 ports on the front panel alongside headphone and microphone jacks.

Ideal for

• Smooth 1080p gaming
• Popular AAA and esports titles
• Game streaming and recording with AV1
• Everyday computing and multitasking
• A first or upgrade gaming PC with ARGB style

With a modern ten-core processor, a capable RDNA 3 graphics card, fast DDR5 and NVMe storage, and a striking ARGB chassis, the Sapphire Gaming PC is a superb-value Core Ultra 5 225 RX 7600 gaming PC for players who want smooth 1080p performance in a great-looking build. It can grow with you, with support for up to 128GB of memory and extra SATA storage.

Built to order and tested in the UK by Punch Technology, every system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty, backed by over 30 years of PC building experience. The estimated lead time for your configuration is shown when you order.

What is the Sapphire Gaming PC best for?

The Sapphire Gaming PC is primarily a 1080p gaming system. The RX 7600 runs Fortnite, Warzone, Apex Legends and Rocket League at 1080p, and heavier single-player titles such as Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Hogwarts Legacy at medium settings, with AMD FSR boosting frame rates further in supported games. Competitive titles like CS2 and Valorant run at high frame rates, which suits high-refresh 1080p monitors.

The RX 7600’s AV1 encoder makes it a good choice for streaming and recording gameplay, and the ten-core Core Ultra 5 225 keeps everything running smoothly. Its 8GB of memory is well suited to 1080p gaming. For 1440p at high settings, 4K or the most demanding titles, a system with a higher-tier graphics card and more VRAM would offer more headroom.

Where does the Sapphire Gaming PC sit in the range?

The Sapphire Gaming PC sits at the entry-to-mid point of the Punch Technology gaming line-up, pairing a modern ten-core Intel Core Ultra processor and DDR5 memory with a capable 1080p graphics card and vibrant ARGB styling. A step down is the Helios Blackout Gaming PC, which pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB and 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory. Moving up, the Haze 14400F White RTX 5060 Gaming PC uses an Intel Core i5-14400F with a Gigabyte RTX 5060 Aero OC 8GB White, and the High Performance 12th Gen Gaming PC offers an Intel Core i5-12600KF with an RTX 5050 8GB. Gamers wanting higher frame rates at 1440p or 4K should look at a system with a more powerful graphics card, while those wanting more cores for streaming and creation can move to a higher-specified processor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What games can the Sapphire Gaming PC run at 1080p?

The Sapphire Gaming PC is built for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings. It runs Fortnite, Warzone, Apex Legends, Rocket League, GTA V and Minecraft smoothly, and heavier titles such as Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Hogwarts Legacy at medium settings. CS2 and Valorant run at high frame rates, ideal for high-refresh 1080p monitors, and AMD FSR boosts frame rates further in supported games.

Is the Sapphire Gaming PC good for streaming?

Yes. The RX 7600 includes a modern AV1 encoder for high-quality, efficient game streaming and recording, and the ten-core Core Ultra 5 225 has the cores to handle gaming and streaming software at the same time. This makes the Sapphire Gaming PC a good choice for streaming at 1080p.

Does the Sapphire Gaming PC have Wi-Fi?

Yes. It includes a 1200Mbps dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4 PCIe card, so you can connect to wireless networks and pair controllers, headsets and other accessories without cables. It also has 2.5GbE Ethernet for a fast, stable wired connection, which is recommended for competitive online gaming.

Is the Sapphire Gaming PC good enough for 1440p?

It is designed for 1080p gaming, where the RX 7600 8GB delivers high frame rates at medium to high settings, with AMD FSR available to boost performance further. It can play many less demanding games at 1440p, but for 1440p at high settings or 4K a higher-tier graphics card with more VRAM is the better choice.

Who is this PC best suited for?

The Sapphire Gaming PC is best suited to gamers who want smooth, great-value 1080p performance for popular AAA and esports titles, with the ability to stream, in an eye-catching ARGB build. Its modern processor and capable graphics card make it a great first or upgrade gaming PC. Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K should consider a system with a higher-tier graphics card.

Can I upgrade or change the parts in the Sapphire Gaming PC?

Yes. The Sapphire Gaming PC is built to order, so you can change the memory, storage, graphics card and other parts in the configurator before it is built, and the estimated lead time is shown when you order. It can also be upgraded later: both DIMM slots are used by the 2 x 8GB kit and the board supports up to 128GB, the single M.2 slot is used by the 1TB SSD, and there are four free SATA ports plus case mounts for 2 x 3.5in and 2 x 2.5in drives.