ENTHUSIAST GAMING PC, BUILT IN SCOTLAND
High end gaming performance, premium components, serious cooling and no weak links. Ballista is built for gamers who care about the whole machine.
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Configure BallistaTHE BALLISTA
Putting a powerful graphics card into a PC is easy. Building everything around it properly takes a little more thought.
Ballista is our enthusiast gaming PC. It's designed for people who don't only care about the number on the FPS counter. They care about temperatures, noise, component quality, upgradeability and the way the finished machine has been put together.
The performance comes from the whole machine, not one headline component.
Not simply more performance.A better PC.
WHAT'S INSIDE
| Processor | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti |
| Memory | 32GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 2TB NVMe SSD |
| Cooling | 360mm Liquid Cooler ARGB with Screen |
| Power | Corsair RMe RM850e Gold ATX 3.1 |
REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE
Cyberpunk 2077 [XXX FPS]
Black Myth: Wukong [XXX FPS]
Alan Wake 2 [XXX FPS]
Measured by Utopia under sustained load. Peak FPS only tells part of the story, so we test the way a gaming PC is actually used. Exact results vary by configuration.
THE APPROACH
SYSTEMNO WEAK LINK
A flagship graphics card isn't much use sitting beside a bargain basement motherboard, marginal power supply or inadequate cooling.
Every part of Ballista is chosen because it belongs in a high performance PC, not simply because it makes the specification list longer.
COOLINGSUSTAINED PERFORMANCE
Performance creates heat. Heat needs somewhere to go.
Ballista's cooling, airflow and fan configuration are designed around sustained gaming loads, helping the processor and graphics card maintain their performance without turning your PC into a desk heater with a jet engine attached.
HEADROOMHEADROOM
More GPU clearance. More cooling capacity. Proper power delivery. Storage expansion. Memory upgrades. Standard desktop components.
Ballista isn't designed around the minimum required to make today's specification work. We leave room for tomorrow.
FINISHREFINEMENT
Cable management, fan curves, component matching, acoustics and finish don't normally appear at the top of a gaming PC specification.
But, you'll notice them every day you own it.
ENGINEERED TO BREATHE
Ballista starts with its chassis, not its component list.
The platform gives high performance components the physical space, airflow and cooling capacity they need to perform properly, while leaving room for the machine to evolve in the future.
THE DETAILS
Two PCs can advertise the same processor and graphics card and still be very different machines. The difference is often hiding in the parts nobody puts in the headline.
Anyone can put an RTX card in a specification. Ballista is about everything surrounding it.
CHOSEN WITH PURPOSE
Ballista motherboards are selected for the processor they're supporting, with proper power delivery, connectivity, expansion and a sensible upgrade path.
TYPICAL
BALLISTA
Headroom matters.
A premium power supply delivers clean, reliable power while leaving the system room for demanding graphics hardware and future upgrades.
TYPICAL
BALLISTA
Selected for the hardware.
Cooling is matched to the processor, chassis and expected workload. Not selected because a bigger radiator looks good in a photograph.
TYPICAL
BALLISTA
Performance you use every day.
Fast DDR5 memory and NVMe storage help the entire machine feel responsive, while sensible starting capacities mean fewer compromises from day one.
TYPICAL
BALLISTA
CHOOSE YOUR PERFORMANCE
Ballista is built around the decisions that genuinely change your experience. Choose the level of gaming performance you want, and we’ll match the hardware around it properly.
LEVEL 1
HIGH REFRESH 1440P
A superb entry point into serious PC gaming, fast, responsive and properly matched for smooth 1440p play.
LEVEL 2
ENTHUSIAST 1440P / 4K READY
More headroom, more horsepower, and a stronger platform for players who want higher settings, higher frame rates and more longevity.
LEVEL 3
HIGH REFRESH 4K
For those who want Ballista at full stretch, flagship level graphics performance with the hardware underneath to support it properly.
You'll choose your exact graphics card in the configurator. First, let's choose the platform to build it around.
AMD OR INTEL
A bigger processor doesn't automatically make a better gaming PC. We match the CPU to the level of performance you're trying to achieve.
OUR GAMING RECOMMENDATIONAMD
AMD's latest Ryzen processors, including X3D options where appropriate, deliver exceptional gaming performance and make them our natural recommendation for many Ballista configurations.
BEST FOR:
INTEL
Intel remains a strong option for customers whose PC will mix high end gaming with demanding productivity, creation or other workloads.
BEST FOR:
Tell us what you actually do with your PC. We'll recommend the processor that makes sense rather than simply selling you the most expensive one.
Built in Scotland. Backed for life. 10 year labour warranty.
LOOK CLOSER
Cable runs. Mounting. Airflow. Fan orientation. Firmware. Memory testing. Driver configuration. Packaging. None of these will win a specification comparison. Together, they're the difference between assembling components and building a PC properly.
BUILT HERE. TESTED HERE.
Every Ballista is built by our team in Scotland and stays with us while we test it properly.
We check memory, storage, processor and graphics performance, temperatures and overall stability before the system leaves Utopia.
Because finding a problem on our bench is considerably better than you finding it on your desk.
Stability before speed.
Memory is tested for errors and stability before the machine leaves us.
MEMORY INTEGRITY
Performance tested under pressure.
Processor and graphics performance are tested together to expose instability that short benchmarks can miss.
SYSTEM STABILITY
What happens when things get hot?
Temperatures and cooling behaviour are monitored while the system is under sustained load.
THERMAL PERFORMANCE
One last human look.
Build quality, cables, configuration and finish are checked before packing.
QUALITY CONTROL
A Ballista doesn't leave as soon as Windows boots. It stays with us while memory, performance, thermals and overall stability are checked.
THE UTOPIA DIFFERENCE
Ballista is built in Scotland, backed by a 10 year labour warranty and supported by the same people who build and sell our systems. Want to speak to the tech who built your PC? No problem!
Kilmarnock
Your PC is built by our own team in Kilmarnock. Not shipped to us in a brown box with our logo added afterwards.
10 YEARS
If your Ballista needs our workshop, our labour is covered for ten years.
FOR LIFE
Got a question three years from now? Call us. We're still interested.
No support maze
Sales, support and the people building your machine work together. No maze of departments required.
We want to build your next PC.
And hopefully the one after that.
WHICH UTOPIA PC?
Both are proper Utopia gaming PCs. They're simply designed around different priorities.
SPEND IT WHERE IT SHOWS.
Helix is designed to put as much of your budget as possible into the performance you'll actually notice while gaming.
BEST FOR
Maximum gaming performance for your budget.
KEY PRIORITIES
WHEN GOOD ENOUGH ISN'T THE POINT.
Ballista spends more on the platform surrounding that performance: cooling, motherboard, PSU, storage, acoustics, headroom and finish.
BEST FOR
Enthusiasts who care about the whole machine.
KEY PRIORITIES
Neither is better.
One of them is probably better for you.
QUESTIONS
Helix is designed around getting the maximum gaming performance from your budget. Ballista is aimed at enthusiasts who want to go further, with more emphasis on cooling, motherboard quality, power delivery, storage, acoustics, upgrade headroom and overall finish.
You may sometimes find the same graphics card available in both. The difference is the PC we've built around it.
Yes. Higher specification Ballista configurations are designed specifically around high refresh 1440p and 4K gaming. The best choice depends on the games you play, your monitor and the frame rates you're aiming for.
That depends on your resolution, refresh rate and the games you play. There's little point buying graphics performance you can't see, so if you're unsure, speak to us and we'll help you choose the level that actually makes sense.
The motherboard connects almost every important component in your PC. Power delivery, connectivity, storage expansion, memory support and future upgrades can all be affected by the board underneath the headline specification.
Not necessarily. Cooling should be selected around the processor, expected workload and noise target. Some Ballista configurations benefit from liquid cooling, while others can perform brilliantly with a high quality air cooler. We choose based on engineering rather than appearance.
For an enthusiast gaming PC, 32GB gives modern games and background applications plenty of breathing room while providing useful headroom for the years ahead.
Yes. Ballista uses standard desktop components wherever practical and is deliberately built with future expansion in mind. Exact upgrade options depend on the configuration you choose.
Absolutely. Tell us what you play, your monitor resolution, your target frame rate and anything else you use the PC for. We'll recommend the specification we'd buy in your position.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Your Ballista is built around the games you play, the performance you want and the way you want it to look. We’ll obsess over everything else.
Built in Scotland · 10 Year Labour Warranty · Lifetime Technical Support
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Case
Our team have handpicked cases which offer the best in expandability, cooling and noise reduction for each of our systems. Now it's just down to you to pick the colour and exact model you prefer.
Processor
Thermal Compound
Thermal compound sits between your processor and cooler to transfer heat more efficiently, keeping your processor as cool as possible during operation. We recommend choosing an upgraded thermal compound as they transfer heat faster, and for longer.
CPU Cooling
Your processor requires sufficient cooling to operate at its peak performance. All of the cooling options below have been thoroughly tested to maintain or exceed industry-standard cooling levels for your processor selection. Upgrading your cooling can prolong processor lifespan, increase performance through overclocking (if available), and add to the aesthetics of your system.
Motherboard
RAM
Memory allows your PC to perform tasks in real-time. There are two factors in choosing memory: capacity, and speed. Memory capacity will have the largest impact on your computer's ability to perform multiple tasks at once, whereas speed will affect its ability to execute individual tasks effectively. Memory is available in both RGB and non-RGB variants. The following memory options are compatible with your motherboard selection.
Windows Drive
Your system requires at least one drive. The team at Utopia recommend M.2 NVMe SSDs, as they are extremely fast modern storage solutions that can dramatically reduce loading times in applications and games. TOP TIP: We will install Windows on this drive unless told otherwise.
SSD Slot 2
Add in some optional secondary storage that is ideal for storing projects and running games from.
Storage Drive
HDDs are slower than SSDs but are available in larger capacities with increased long-term durability. HDDs are best suited for media storage, such as photos, videos, and other documents. HDDs are not recommended for installing games or other applications.
Graphics Card
Your graphics card will have the largest effect on gaming performance, including frame rate, visual fidelity, and effects. Choosing the right graphics card for your system depends on multiple factors including your monitor's resolution and refresh rate, budget, desired features, and the games you play. If you plan on using your system for creative applications like 3D Rendering and Adobe, then getting the best card for your workflow is key.
Wireless Cards
Power Supply
Your power supply is responsible for providing clean, regulated power to all of your components. The following power supplies will provide the recommended power output for your configuration and have passed our strict quality assurance testing. Power supplies are rated by their maximum wattage threshold and typically run smoother and quieter when given additional headroom above the wattage requirement of the PC.
Operating System
Chose your operating system. While both Windows Home and Pro versions are available, the Pro version of Windows offers additional features such as BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop, and other valuable tools.
Remote Support
Transit Armour
Next-level system protection - Transit Armour. We recommend choosing our specially designed Transit Armour to keep your system ultra-safe and secure during transit.
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