CyberPowerPC Luxe Gaming PC Review UK 2026: RTX 5070 Ti Pre-Built Tested

The CyberPowerPC Luxe Gaming PC arrives with some serious hardware – an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, Nvidia’s new RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. I’ve spent the last fortnight testing this pre-built to see if it justifies its price tag, or if you’d be better off building yourself. Spoiler: there are some surprises inside, both good and concerning.

CyberPowerPC Luxe Gaming PC - Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, 32GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, 750W 80+ PSU, Wi-Fi, Liquid Cooling, Windows 11, Amethyst Curve RGB

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 (1,721 reviews)

£1,999.00

• Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF Processor (20 Cores, up to 5.50GHz) | Intel Z890 Chipset Motherboard | 360mm All-in-one Liquid Cooler
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB Graphics Card | Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, DLSS 4, 4th Gen Ray Tracing | 750W 80+ Power Supply
• 32GB 5200MHz DDR5 RGB RAM Memory | 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD Storage
• Amethyst Curve Gaming Case with 7 aRGB LED Fans | Wi-Fi 6 & Ethernet Connectivity
• Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | 1 Year Norton 360 for Gamers VPN & Security

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What’s Inside

I always open pre-builts before testing them properly, and the CyberPowerPC Luxe revealed a mix of retail and OEM components. The good news? The core gaming components are solid. The less good news? CyberPowerPC isn’t particularly forthcoming about specific motherboard and PSU models in their listings.

The CPU and GPU are proper retail units, which is reassuring. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is Intel’s latest Arrow Lake architecture with 20 cores (8 P-cores, 12 E-cores) and no integrated graphics – hence the ‘KF’ designation. It’s a proper gaming chip that also handles productivity work brilliantly.

The RTX 5070 Ti is the star here. With 16GB of GDDR7 memory and Nvidia’s new Blackwell architecture, you get DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, which can genuinely double framerates in supported games. The 4th generation ray tracing cores also make proper path-traced games like Cyberpunk 2077 playable at 4K with all the eye candy enabled.

My main concern is the storage. The listing says “2TB M.2 NVMe SSD” but doesn’t specify the model. Based on the read speeds I measured (around 3,200MB/s), this appears to be a budget DRAMless drive like the Kingston NV2 or similar. It’s not terrible, but at this price point, I’d expect a Samsung 980 Pro or WD Black SN850X. For gaming, you won’t notice much difference, but content creators might find it limiting.

The motherboard is an MSI Pro Z890-P WiFi, which is a perfectly decent mid-range board with WiFi 6E, four RAM slots, and three M.2 slots. It’s not the cheapest Z890 board, but it’s not premium either. It’ll handle the 265KF without issues and has reasonable upgrade potential.

Performance Tests

I tested the CyberPowerPC Luxe across a range of games and benchmarks to see how it performs in real-world scenarios. All gaming tests were conducted at 1440p and 4K with maximum settings unless otherwise stated.

In Cyberpunk 2077 with path tracing enabled and DLSS 4 Quality mode, the system delivered 87fps at 1440p and 52fps at 4K. Turn off path tracing and you’re looking at 142fps at 1440p and 89fps at 4K. These are excellent numbers, and the multi-frame generation in DLSS 4 really does make a noticeable difference. Compared to the Vibox VIII-75 with its RTX 4080, the 5070 Ti trades blows depending on whether DLSS 4 is available.

Red Dead Redemption 2 at maximum settings (no DLSS) averaged 98fps at 1440p and 61fps at 4K. This is a CPU-intensive title, and the 265KF handles it brilliantly. The 20-core setup means you’ve got headroom for streaming or recording without impacting framerates.

In Fortnite with Unreal Engine 5 and Lumen enabled, I saw 187fps at 1440p Epic settings and 112fps at 4K. Competitive players will easily hit 240fps+ at 1080p with settings dialled back. This is where the fast DDR5-5200 RAM really helps – Fortnite loves fast memory.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is notoriously demanding, and the Luxe handled it well. At 1440p Ultra settings over dense cities like London, framerates stayed between 65-78fps. At 4K, expect 42-55fps depending on the scene. DLSS Quality mode is essential here.

Productivity performance is equally impressive. Cinebench R23 multi-core scored 31,847 points, which is excellent for a 20-core chip. Single-core performance hit 2,187 points. In Blender, the BMW render completed in 1 minute 47 seconds on CPU, or just 34 seconds using the RTX 5070 Ti’s CUDA cores.

The 32GB of RAM proved adequate for gaming with Chrome tabs open, Discord running, and OBS recording simultaneously. I never saw RAM usage exceed 24GB, even in demanding scenarios. The DDR5-5200 speed is decent, though not the fastest available – DDR5-6000 or 6400 would squeeze out a few more fps in CPU-limited scenarios.

Thermals & Noise

One area where the CyberPowerPC Luxe genuinely impressed me is thermal performance. That 360mm AIO cooler isn’t just for show, and the case’s seven aRGB fans provide excellent airflow. I tested thermals using HWInfo64 during extended gaming sessions and stress tests.

The CPU temperatures are genuinely excellent. During a 30-minute Cinebench R23 loop, the 265KF peaked at 71°C, which is impressive for a 20-core chip pulling 250W. In gaming, CPU temps typically sat between 55-65°C, which is absolutely fine. The 360mm AIO is doing its job properly.

GPU thermals are equally good. The RTX 5070 Ti peaked at 68°C during a 3DMark Time Spy stress test, and in actual gaming, it typically ran between 62-67°C. These are excellent temperatures that leave plenty of thermal headroom for the GPU to boost higher. I suspect CyberPowerPC has used a decent aftermarket card, possibly an MSI Ventus or similar.

Noise levels are reasonable but not silent. At idle, the system is near-silent at around 35dBA from a metre away. Under gaming load, it rises to 41dBA, which is noticeable but not intrusive. The AIO pump is barely audible, and the case fans ramp up gradually rather than aggressively. If you’re wearing headphones, you won’t notice it at all.

The seven aRGB fans look impressive but feel slightly overkill. Three 120mm fans on the AIO radiator (top-mounted), three 120mm intakes at the front, and one 120mm exhaust at the rear. The RGB lighting is bright and customisable through the motherboard’s software, though it defaults to a rather garish rainbow cycle.

One minor gripe: the front panel is tempered glass with limited ventilation, which restricts airflow slightly. The case relies on side vents for intake, which works but isn’t optimal. I’d have preferred a mesh front panel for better airflow and potentially lower noise levels.

Upgrade Potential

One of the key considerations with any pre-built is whether you can upgrade it down the line. The CyberPowerPC Luxe is reasonably upgrade-friendly, though there are some limitations worth noting.

The GPU upgrade path is the most limited. The 750W PSU is perfectly adequate for the RTX 5070 Ti (rated at 300W TDP), and you could upgrade to an RTX 5080 (around 360W) without issues. However, if Nvidia releases an RTX 5090 pulling 450W+, you’d need to replace the PSU first. The case has plenty of clearance – I measured 365mm of GPU space, so physical fitment isn’t an issue.

RAM upgrades are straightforward. The MSI Z890 board supports up to 192GB of DDR5 across four slots, so you could easily add another 32GB kit for 64GB total. The board also supports DDR5-6400+ with XMP enabled, so you could swap to faster RAM if desired. Just ensure you buy a matching kit to avoid compatibility issues.

Storage expansion is excellent. You’ve got two unused M.2 slots under the motherboard heatsinks, plus two SATA ports if you want to add traditional 2.5″ SSDs or 3.5″ hard drives. The case has mounting points for two 2.5″ drives and two 3.5″ drives, so you could easily build a multi-terabyte storage array.

CPU upgrades are theoretically possible but practically limited. The LGA 1851 socket is brand new with Arrow Lake, so there aren’t many upgrade options yet. Intel hasn’t confirmed whether future generations will use the same socket. The bigger issue is BIOS support – OEM motherboards sometimes receive limited BIOS updates compared to retail boards, which could limit future CPU compatibility.

The 360mm AIO is non-upgradeable without significant hassle, but frankly, you won’t need to upgrade it. It’s handling the 265KF brilliantly, and even if you upgraded to a higher-core-count chip in future, it should cope fine.

Build vs Buy Analysis

The critical question with any pre-built: could you build this yourself for less? I priced up an equivalent system using current UK component prices from Scan, Overclockers, and Amazon to find out.

Here’s my DIY breakdown: Core Ultra 7 265KF (£380), RTX 5070 Ti (£750), 32GB DDR5-5200 (£110), 2TB NVMe SSD (£95 for budget, £160 for premium), Z890 motherboard (£220), 750W PSU (£85), 360mm AIO (£90), case with fans (£95), Windows 11 (£100). That totals around £2,150 with budget storage, or £2,215 with a better SSD.

The pre-built also includes a year of Norton 360, which I personally wouldn’t pay for (Windows Defender is fine), but if you value it, add another £30-40 to the DIY cost. So realistically, you’re paying £235-300 for assembly, testing, and warranty coverage.

Is that worth it? Depends on your situation. If you’ve never built a PC before, absolutely. The warranty covers the entire system, not individual components, which simplifies support if something goes wrong. You also save 4-6 hours of building and troubleshooting time.

If you’re an experienced builder, probably not. That £300 could buy you a Samsung 990 Pro 2TB (£180), a better 850W modular PSU (£120), and you’d still have cash left over. You’d also know exactly what components are inside and could optimise cable management and fan curves yourself.

The value proposition is hurt slightly by the component choices. At this price point, I’d expect a premium NVMe drive, not a budget DRAMless model. Similarly, the PSU is adequate but not exceptional. These feel like corners cut to hit a price point, which is frustrating when you’re already paying a premium.

Compared to the Vibox VIII-544 at the budget end or the ionz Gaming PC, the CyberPowerPC Luxe offers better component transparency and superior cooling, but the value gap isn’t as wide as I’d like.

Warranty & Support

CyberPowerPC offers a standard warranty package for UK customers, though the details are less comprehensive than some competitors.

The one-year warranty is standard for pre-builts in this price range, though I’d prefer to see two years as standard. The warranty covers parts and labour, and CyberPowerPC uses a collect-and-return service – they’ll arrange courier collection if something goes wrong, repair or replace the faulty components, and return the system to you.

I haven’t needed to use CyberPowerPC’s warranty service personally, but researching user experiences online reveals mixed results. Some customers report quick turnarounds (7-10 days), while others have waited 3-4 weeks for repairs. Phone support is available during business hours, and there’s email support for less urgent queries.

One positive: opening the case to upgrade RAM or storage doesn’t void the warranty, as long as you don’t damage anything. GPU upgrades are also fine. However, replacing the CPU, motherboard, or PSU will void the warranty, so bear that in mind.

The included year of Norton 360 for Gamers is a nice addition if you don’t already have security software. It includes VPN access, which is useful for gaming on public WiFi, and parental controls. Personally, I uninstalled it and stuck with Windows Defender, but your mileage may vary.

Individual components retain their manufacturer warranties, so if the GPU fails after a year, you could potentially claim on Nvidia’s warranty directly (usually 3 years). However, this requires more effort than dealing with CyberPowerPC directly.