Plus — for higher-frame Fortnite and growing-up gaming
For higher-frame Fortnite, 1440p, and growing-up gaming through high school. Built in Leaside, Toronto. 2-year warranty and local Toronto delivery.
What it plays
Plus is built for the kid who plays Fortnite at high frame rate on a 1440p monitor, runs heavily-modded Minecraft, or wants to stream a session to friends. Numbers below are what we measured on this exact configuration.
| Game | Typical FPS | Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite (Performance Mode) | 300+ FPS | 1080p Saturates a 240 Hz monitor in Performance Mode. |
| Fortnite (Battle Royale, DX12) | 160+ FPS | 1440p, high 120+ fps in heavy late-game fights at 1440p. |
| Minecraft (RTX, with shaders) | 90+ FPS | 1440p The 16 GB GPU is what makes RTX feel comfortable. |
| Minecraft (very-modded, no RTX) | 120+ FPS | 1440p Tested with a 200-mod pack. |
| Valorant | 400+ FPS | 1080p, high Comfortably above any monitor. |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 300+ FPS | 1080p, high Esports-ready frame rate. |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 85+ FPS | 1440p, high, DLSS Quality A demanding modern AAA at 1440p. |
| Streaming Fortnite (OBS, x264 fast, 1080p60) | 144+ FPS | while streaming Eight CPU cores earn their keep here. |
Tested 2026-04-22 at our Leaside workshop. Real-world numbers vary with monitor, mods, and game patches; we update this table at every quarterly refresh.
What is inside
Manufacturer and model named for every part. One sentence per component on what it does for the kid.
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Eight cores. The kind of CPU that lets a kid stream their Fortnite match to a couple of friends without the game stuttering. |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB The 16 GB of memory is the reason this card is here. Heavy Minecraft modpacks, 1440p AAA, and Minecraft RTX all benefit measurably. |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 (2×16) Twice as much fast memory as Family. Comfortable for streaming, multi-tasking, and the very-modded Minecraft worlds older kids build. |
| STORAGE | 1TB NVMe SSD (Gen4) + room for a second drive Same fast 1 TB as Family, plus an open M.2 slot for a second drive when the library outgrows it. |
| MOTHERBOARD | B650 ATX (VRM-grade for the 7700) A larger motherboard with sturdier power circuitry and Wi-Fi 6E. ASRock Steel Legend, MSI Tomahawk, or Gigabyte equivalent. |
| PSU | 750W 80+ Gold (Corsair RM, Seasonic Focus, or EVGA Supernova) Gold-rated for efficiency and quietness. Plenty of headroom for a graphics-card upgrade five years from now. |
| CASE | Premium ARGB mid-tower (tempered glass) Better fans, cleaner cable channels, and a real dust filter. Lighting can be set to a single calm colour or off entirely. |
| COOLING | 240mm AIO liquid cooler Two-fan radiator on the top of the case. Keeps the 7700 quiet during long sessions and looks tidier than a tower air cooler through the glass. |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (genuine OEM) + OBS pre-configured for streaming Same Family Safety pre-configuration as the other builds, plus OBS Studio installed and set up so a parent does not have to follow a 20-minute YouTube tutorial. |
For the deeper detail — what we test, our cable-management standard, the BIOS settings we tune — read how we build a PC.
When you actually need Plus
Plus is the build for the kid who is past Minecraft and Roblox and takes Fortnite seriously, or whose parents want the PC to last through grade twelve. The 16 GB graphics card is the meaningful step over Family — it is what makes 1440p gaming and very-modded Minecraft feel comfortable rather than borderline. We are honest about it: if your kid is mostly casual, the Family is the better pick and we will say so over email. Plus exists for the cases where it earns its price.
There are three honest reasons to step up from Family:
- Your kid plays competitive Fortnite at 144 Hz or higher, or wants to start streaming.
- You plan to add a 1440p monitor now or within a year.
- You want the PC to last comfortably through high school without a mid-life upgrade.
If none of those apply to your kid, the Family at $1,499 is the better-value buy and we will say so. Saving $400 on a PC that will not be the bottleneck is a perfectly good outcome — and you can always upgrade the graphics card down the road if your kid grows into more.
Compare to Family
| Family | Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-6000 (2×8, expandable to 64GB) | 32GB DDR5-6000 (2×16) |
| PSU | 650W 80+ Bronze (Corsair, EVGA, or Seasonic) | 750W 80+ Gold (Corsair RM, Seasonic Focus, or EVGA Supernova) |
| Cooling | Thermalright Peerless Assassin (or equivalent twin-tower air cooler) | 240mm AIO liquid cooler |
| Price | $1,499 CAD | $1,899 CAD |
How long should it last?
For the use cases above — competitive Fortnite, 1440p AAA, modded Minecraft, light streaming — we expect five-to-six years before anything starts to feel slow. The PC will see your kid through high school comfortably. The 16 GB graphics card and 32 GB of system RAM are the two parts that age the slowest, and the AM5 motherboard accepts later-generation Ryzen chips when the day comes for a CPU bump. More at how long does a PC last.
Parental controls — pre-configured
Same setup as the other builds. Windows 11 Family Safety configured before the PC arrives, Parental Controls Kit in the box, links to our free guides for Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, Discord, Steam, and Epic. We also pre-install OBS for streaming on Plus, set up with sane defaults — no twenty-minute YouTube tutorial required.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Plus more than Family?
Three meaningful upgrades: an eight-core CPU instead of six, a 16 GB graphics card instead of 8, and 32 GB of RAM instead of 16. In games, that translates to higher-frame Fortnite, comfortable 1440p, and headroom for streaming. If none of those things matter to your kid, Family is the better-value buy.
Will it run modern AAA games at 1440p?
Yes — at 1440p with DLSS Quality, modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy run at 80–90 fps on high settings. The 16 GB of graphics memory is what makes 1440p feel comfortable rather than borderline.
Is this overkill for an 11-year-old?
Honestly, often yes. If your eleven-year-old plays Minecraft and Roblox with some Fortnite on the side, Family is the better fit. Plus makes sense once a kid is genuinely competitive about Fortnite, plays at 1440p, or wants to stream — and that usually starts around twelve.
Can I add a 1440p monitor later?
Yes — the GPU has DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1, both of which carry 1440p at 144 Hz comfortably. We can recommend a kid-safe monitor (good response time, blue-light controls) over email when you are ready.
Does it support VR?
Yes — the RTX 4060 Ti is comfortably above the bar for current-generation Meta Quest 3 PC link or a Valve Index. We do not bundle a headset, and we do not recommend VR under age 13 (Meta and Valve agree).
Does it ship with Wi-Fi?
Yes — Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are built into the motherboard. Two short antennas come pre-attached. We always recommend wired Ethernet for competitive Fortnite, but wireless works fine for everything else.
Where do you ship?
Local-only in v1: free pickup in Leaside, free hand-delivery to inner Toronto neighbourhoods, $25 short courier to East York / Don Mills / Forest Hill / Riverdale. Outside that, not in v1.
How long does shipping take?
We build to order. Most PCs ship in 3–5 business days, then 1–3 days in transit depending on where you live.
Can I pick up locally in Toronto?
Yes — we offer free pickup in Leaside by appointment. Mention pickup when you email and we’ll arrange a time.
What does the warranty cover?
2-year parts warranty on every component, plus lifetime tech support over email. If something goes wrong, we walk you through it — and if it’s a hardware fault, we replace the part.
What happens if my kid breaks something?
Accidents aren’t covered, but we’ll always quote a fair repair price on parts. We don’t mark up replacements.
Do I have to send the whole PC back?
For most issues, no — we ship a replacement part and walk you through a 10-minute swap. Only complex faults come back to us.
Is a gaming PC safe for a kid?
Yes — when it’s set up right. We pre-configure Windows 11 Family Safety, set up safe accounts on Steam and Epic, and ship every PC with our Parental Controls Kit. Our guides walk you through Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, and Discord controls.
What age is appropriate for a gaming PC?
Most of our customers buy for kids 8–15. Younger than 8, a tablet usually fits better. We’re happy to talk through your kid’s situation before you buy — email us with their age and the games they play.