This prebuilt RTX 5070 PC showed me 4K gaming performance for less — and I'm surprised as you are

Prebuilt or build your own? That's a question many gaming PC enthusiasts have been umming and ahing about for years, but I've been fully prepared to take the plunge by planning out a list of parts and components needed to feel the glory of building my very own desktop.

But here I am, playing Battlefield 6 in 4K at over 200 frames per second (FPS) on a prebuilt, custom-made Frontier gaming PC from Quoted Tech. And I'm perfectly happy to leave my "build-your-own" dreams behind (for now). For those after a simple plug-and-play setup, this desktop will do the trick.

The Canadian-based PC builder has made a name for itself with its various pre-built custom gaming PCs, with its Frontier desktop I received landing right in the mid-range. Well, if that's what you want, as Quoted Tech allows for plenty of customization no matter what tower you choose — all so you can find the right price for your needs.

While big brands like Alienware, MSI or Acer opt for more unique cases with flair and more specific components, Quoted Tech brings understated, minimalist towers with a range of parts that can be fitted in, and the Frontier makes it easy to take apart and customize with your own internals if needed.

Not that you'd need to, as being prebuilt, this machine comes with commendable mid-range specs, including an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU, RTX 5070 GPU, Kingston Fury Beast 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a Kingston NV3 1TB SSD. Plus, the MSI Pro X870-P motherboard with Wi-Fi 7 support comes with a huge array of ports.

It's a shame Quoted Tech's PCs aren't more widely available (but they do ship to the U.S.), and there isn't much in the way of software tools to mess around with.

As a way to tinker with the PC build you want, though, and get a sleek-looking PC that runs whisper-quiet and has that pretty RGB glow that's hard not to enjoy, this Frontier gaming desktop can easily find itself as one of the best gaming PCs to grab.

Quoted Tech Frontier: Cheat sheet

• What is it? A pre-built desktop made for gaming with plenty of customization options.
• Who is it for? PC gaming enthusiasts looking for a reliable, minimalist and ready-made desktop that can be changed to fit their liking.
• What does it cost? This entirely depends on the configuration you purchase, but the Frontier is available from $1,107 at Quoted Tech's website. However, the unit I received will set you back $2,143. While it's made in Canada, it's also available to purchase in the U.S. — but only from its site (for now).
• What do we like? It's powerful performance across 1080p and 4K resolution, subtle yet stylish case that allows for cool airflow and easy customization options.
• What don’t we like? It's not quite available everywhere (no luck in the U.K., for instance), certain configurations can really bump up the price and its software tools are barebones. Oh, and only two USB-C ports?

Quoted Tech Frontier: Specs

Quoted Tech Frontier: The ups

Quoted Tech's Frontier gaming PC is a neat, well-put together that will happily fit in on a majority of desk setups, and with its impressive performance for its mid-range specs, quiet operation and subtle appeal, there's not a lot to complain about.

Performance that shines (for the price)

At the start of the year, I stated that Nvidia's RTX 5070 would be my new gold standard, and I suppose I got what I wished for. It may not be the strongest GPU around, as our RTX 5070 GPU review will tell you, but it certainly does a fine job at playing a huge range of demanding PC titles with great results in this Quoted Tech Frontier PC.

With its AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU, RTX 5070 graphics, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB SSD, the Frontier desktop is up to the challenge of playing demanding, popular PC titles with impressive performance. And at its just over $2,000 price tag (compared to other customizable gaming PCs like the Maingear MG-1 Ultimate, which will set you back over $500 more with similar configurations), that's a pretty good deal.

I know. From the benchmarks above, especially when compared to the RTX 5090-equipped Alienware Area 51 (that's $5,699 by the way) and Corsair Vengeance i8300 (at a whopping $7,399), this Frontier's configuration almost seems silly. But this is with 4K resolution at settings cranked up to max, and without Nvidia's DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation tech turned on.

Change to 1080p settings, which is well below what it can handle, and you'll find frame rates for Doom: The Dark Ages at 97 FPS, Cyberpunk 2077 at 73.6 FPS, Black Myth: Wukong at 55 FPS and so on. Of course, the RTX 5070 is perfect for 1440p gameplay, and I saw the Frontier handle this in its stride, too.

But in real-world testing, I was comfortably gaming on a 4K display in all of its visual splendour. I saw this when I tested Battlefield 6, and I was extremely impressed.

Even without DLSS 4 upscaling or Nvidia's AI tech, Battlefield 6 was running super smoothly with a high level of detail, as most settings were set to Ultra, with a few on High (as the game automatically set it). At 4K resolution, I was seeing frame rates hit just over 60 FPS. Not bad for an RTX 5070 graphics card, even though it only offers up 12GB of GDDR7 video memory (VRAM).

But with DLSS upscaling set to Quality, and frame generation at x4, I was seeing frame rates skyrocket to an average of 216 FPS and some beautiful landscapes amid the destruction happening around me.

Aside from gaming, though, Quoted Tech's Frontier PC does a fine job at handling multitasking and daily computing tasks thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU. It may fall behind in multi-core performance in Geekbench 6 compared to the pricey top hitters, but its single-core and SSD results are pretty much similar. Plus, at three minutes for transcoding a 4K video to 1080p, that's actually the same time as an M5 MacBook Pro (yes, desktops and laptops are different, but Apple's MacBooks ain't no slouches).

As a PC for those looking for high-end gaming without needing to break the bank, and to handle work and productivity, Quoted Tech's Frontier PC will provide.

As custom as it gets

If you're just getting into gaming PCs but just don't know where to start on building one (and, of course, just want to get to playing games), Quoted Tech makes a great case to grab a prebuilt desktop instead — but with plenty to tinker with anyway.

Not only does it provide multiple configuration options upon checkout so you can find the parts that meet your budget, but its Fractal Design Pop Air Black case makes it easy to take it apart and access the components you need to change.

By simply unscrewing the side glass panel (no screwdriver required), you can get inside the PC and mix and match other internals to your liking. Of course, with the prebuilt PC you get (like the Frontier I received), you'll likely stick with those specs for a long while. But being able to modify and upgrade your rig is what gaming PCs are about, and the case makes all that possible.

I also appreciate how many of the panels are magnetically attached, making them easy to remove and clean the inevitable dust from.

Quiet as a hum

After testing many gaming laptops that sound like they're about to reach Mach 5, it's nice to hear a near-silent hum of a well-cooled, well-optimized gaming PC that doesn't scream went put under any kind of pressure.

Much of that is due to its open, ventilated design and 240MM liquid cooler, with the RGB-lit fans giving the PC space to breathe on the top and rear. Not once did I feel like I was putting my PC under too much pressure (even with 4K gameplay), as it kept the same low fan noise that I would barely even notice.

Even though the Frontier configuration I received isn't the strongest around, pushing it to its limits won't turn its fans into a jet engine, and for quiet households, that's a perk to appreciate.

Otherwise, expect a no-nonsense design to adorn your desk setup, with a particular highlight being the grilled front panel displaying an attractive RGB lighting effect that catches the eye.

Quoted Tech Frontier: The downs

The Quoted Tech Frontier offers plenty of major highlights as a prebuilt gaming PC, but it isn't all sunshine and rainbows. For one, its USB-C ports are extremely limited, and another, it would be nice to see these PCs more readily available beyond their Canadian roots and the U.S.

USB-C, where are you?

Out of the extensive ports this Frontier gaming PC offers, including a whopping 10 USB-A ports, three DisplayPort outputs, an HDMI and a connection for its Wi-Fi 7 (shark fin-like) antenna, you'd think it would be able to offer more than just two USB-C ports.

Regardless of their capabilities (USB4 with 40 GB/s transfer speeds and DP support), having just two USB-C ports leaves a sour taste. Whether it's connecting an external SSD, a wireless gaming headset with 2.4GHz connectivity or more, there isn't much to play with.

Moreover, these are all placed on the rear, as there's no access to a USB-C port on the top of the case. Annoying? Yes, but not a complete deal breaker. At the very least, there's plenty of USB-A ports to plug gaming mice, keyboards and more into.

Catch one, if you can

If you're after a prebuilt gaming PC, you'll likely find it on a third-party retailer site or on a custom PC manufacturer's site. Quoted Tech falls heavily into the latter, as its website is the only place you'll be able to build your gaming desktop of choice.

That's not such a bad thing, and other brands like MainGear follow the same suit. The problem is, you won't be able to find one at other retailers, and while it's built in Canada, there's only so many regions it's available in right now.

That includes Canada (of course), but Quoted Tech's PCs are also available to ship to customers in the U.S., which is a major plus. But for anywhere else, it's a no-go. I was lucky enough to be sent one overseas to London, but for general consumers abroad, that isn't an option.

Quoted Tech Frontier: Verdict

Building a gaming PC that matches your budget and performance needs can be a beautiful thing. But that also requires time and patience. If you're looking to tinker with a customizable desktop but prefer a plug-and-play setup to simply get to gaming, the Quoted Tech is a fantastic shout.

I'm a huge fan of the Frontier's customizability, impressive price-to-performance and near-silent performance, even if it isn't the strongest gaming PC out there. But not everyone needs RTX 5090 performance with sky-high frame rates, and for the RTX 5070 configuration I received, it does a mighty fine job.

Looking to upgrade in the future? Well, the Quoted Tech cases make it easy to pull apart and fit your own components in, which is always a welcome perk if you're interested in playing around with a desktop.

Sure, it would be nice to see more USB-C ports, but not everyone will have an easy time getting their hands on one. But, instead of a unique build from a big-brand manufacturer that may struggle to use specific components you intend to get down the line due to its case, or spending a fortune on mid-range gaming performance, the Quoted Tech Frontier is a PC that won't disappoint.