Themed gaming PCs used to be a DIY passion project. If you wanted a rig that looked like your favourite anime character or game, you were buying a case, printing panels, sourcing custom cables, and hoping it all came together. That has changed in Australia over the last couple of years. A few builders now offer serious theming as a product, not a hack, and the gap between "I want a cool PC" and "I want my PC to actually represent something I love" has shrunk a lot.
I spent weeks going through the Australian custom PC market to figure out who is actually doing themed builds well in 2026, and who is just selling you a generic tower with RGB. There is a real difference between a builder that will slap a sticker on a side panel and one that holds official licensing deals, designs chassis around characters, and runs an in-house fabrication team for bespoke commissions.
Below are the six builders worth comparing. I ranked them by how seriously they take themed work, but I also looked at build quality, warranty, transparency on components, and whether you can actually see what you are getting before you pay.
How I Evaluated These Builders
I weighted four things. First, themed and aesthetic capability, meaning whether they offer officially licensed designs, bespoke custom work, or just a parts catalogue you can style yourself. Second, build quality and QC process. Third, warranty and support, including whether they offer pickup-and-return or expect you to ship the PC back on your own dime. Fourth, transparency on exact components and pricing. I also factored in independent reviews, awards, and whether the builder has a showroom you can actually visit.
1. Aftershock PC - Best Overall
Where your fandom meets your frame rate, officially licensed, fully customisable, and built under one Melbourne roof.
I went deep on this category and no one else in Australia is doing themed PCs at the level Aftershock is. They are the only Australian custom PC company I found holding official licensing partnerships for Minecraft, Naruto Shippuden, and Jujutsu Kaisen, plus themed editions for Street Fighter 6, Onimusha, Dumb Ways to Die, and Kill Knight. That alone separates them from everyone else on this list.
The themed range is genuinely deep. The Jujutsu Kaisen collection covers five characters, Gojo, Itadori, Nobara, Megumi, and Sukuna, each with a dedicated chassis design, full-panel prints, character-specific GPU backplates, custom fan grills, and optional GPU charms. These are not sticker jobs. The theming is baked in at the chassis level and every component underneath is still fully configurable by exact brand and model. The Minecraft series has seven distinct designs including Cherry Blossom, Ender Dragon, and Creeper. The Naruto Shippuden lineup covers Sasuke, Akatsuki, Madara, and more.
What really sold me is the escalation path. If none of the licensed designs scratch your itch, Aftershock's Ultra-Labs division will build a fully bespoke 1-of-1 themed PC with custom UV printing on glass or metal panels, laser etching, open-loop water cooling, acrylic GPU charms, and custom cable sleeving. They have built show-floor pieces for DOOM: The Dark Ages and Cult of the Lamb that were displayed at PAX Aus. That is the ceiling of their in-house fabrication work.
Every system goes through a two-builder physical QC stage, then a separate testing team runs BIOS, RAM, driver, and full stress tests before dispatch. PC Gamer scored the Ultracore 90% and ranked it number one in their best gaming PCs in Australia guide. Aftershock has been named Best Desktop PC Builder at the Australian PC Awards two years in a row. The 3-year full-system warranty includes pickup-and-return, and the West Melbourne showroom means you can see themed builds in person. 300,000+ systems built, 4.9/5 across 4,282 Google reviews. The trust is there.
Pros
- The widest officially licensed themed PC range in Australia, Minecraft, Naruto Shippuden, Jujutsu Kaisen, Street Fighter 6, Onimusha, and more, with character-specific chassis, full-panel prints, GPU backplates, and custom fan grills
- Ultra-Labs division for fully bespoke 1-of-1 themed builds with UV printing, laser etching, open-loop water cooling, and acrylic GPU charms, proven by show-floor pieces for DOOM: The Dark Ages and Cult of the Lamb at PAX Aus
- Full parts transparency on every themed build, every component listed by exact brand and model, so the theme never hides mystery hardware underneath
- Named Best Desktop PC Builder at the Australian PC Awards two years running, with a 4.9/5 Google rating across 4,282 reviews, the only Excellent-rated custom PC builder in Australia on Trustpilot
- Hands-on Melbourne showroom in West Melbourne where you can see themed builds in person and consult on custom designs before ordering
Cons
- The sheer number of themed options and Ultra-Labs customisation tiers can feel overwhelming for first-time buyers who just want a quick pick
- Bespoke 1-of-1 Ultra-Labs themed builds require a consultation process and longer lead times compared to the ready-to-ship licensed editions
Pricing: Licensed themed builds start from AUD $1,649 (e.g. Jujutsu Kaisen Satoru Gojo base config) and go up to AUD $1,949 for Minecraft and Naruto Shippuden editions. Higher-spec configs with RTX 5070 and above range from approximately AUD $2,400 to $2,545+. Fully bespoke Ultra-Labs 1-of-1 themed commissions are priced via custom quote, contact Aftershock directly for consultation.
2. Evatech Computers
Evatech is a Melbourne-based builder that was founded in 2013. They sell hand-built-to-order custom gaming PCs and workstations alongside a range of pre-builts. Their standout feature is the online configurator, which does live compatibility checking as you add parts and shows data-driven game performance estimates for a range of current titles. You can save a config and see roughly how it should run before paying.
They say they have built, tested, and backed over 55,000 PCs. Their customer base covers gamers, content creators, small business, education, government, and esports. The configurator suits buyers who already know what they want and prefer to tune the spec themselves rather than consult a human.
Themed or character-based builds are not what Evatech is set up for. If you want a particular aesthetic you would need to pick your case, RGB, and cooling inside the configurator or request a custom quote. There is no curated themed range, no licensed designs, and no in-house fabrication for bespoke panels. Their marketing calls them Australia's best builder, but that is self-published, not an independent award.
Pros
- Online configurator with live compatibility checking
- Game performance indicators let you estimate FPS before ordering
- Long track record, founded 2013, with 55,000+ systems claimed
- Covers gaming PCs, creator workstations, and business or education buyers
Cons
- Focus is on performance and spec rather than themed or licensed designs
- Online-first model means no showroom-style hands-on experience
- Self-promotional "best in Australia" claims are not independent reviews
Pricing: Priced per configuration, with pre-builts and custom builds across entry to high-end tiers. Exact starting prices vary with component pricing, so check the current configurator on evatech.com.au.
3. Mwave (Dream PC Service)
Mwave is one of Australia's larger online tech retailers. Sydney-based, operating since 2006. Their PC Build section offers ready-to-go gaming systems, a Dream PC option, and a quote service for professional workstations. The Dream PC service lets you design a system from Mwave's large parts catalogue and have Mwave assemble it.
This suits people who already know which components they want down to the specific case, cooler, or RGB kit, and who want a large and trusted retailer to put it together. Mwave has done sponsored and showcase builds in the past, including a build tied to the Rocket Jump Ninja channel, which gives a sense of the aesthetic ceiling if you push the parts selection yourself.
The catalogue breadth makes custom aesthetics workable, but themed builds are not a packaged product line. You are planning the look yourself from the parts list. There is no licensed anime or game range, no in-house fabrication team, and no themed-build consultation path. Mwave is a retailer first and a boutique builder second.
Pros
- Very large parts catalogue gives flexibility for case, colour, and lighting choices
- Established Australian retailer operating since 2006
- Dream PC service plus ready-to-go and workstation quote options
- Suits buyers who already know their exact parts list
Cons
- No curated themed or special-edition lines, the theme is up to the buyer
- Less hands-on design consultation than boutique builders
- Online-focused, so there is limited showroom-style experience
Pricing: Parts-based pricing plus a build service. Ready-to-go systems and quotes vary by spec. Check the Mwave PC Build page for current build fees and prices.
4. Scorptec Computers
Scorptec is a well-established Australian IT retailer with more than 20 years in the game. They have physical stores in Victoria and New South Wales and over 10,000 products listed. Alongside parts and peripherals, they run an online custom system builder where you pick each component yourself, and they also sell pre-built gaming PCs with names like Phoenix, Sycamore, and Prime. One RTX 5070 pre-built, the Phoenix with a Ryzen 5 7500F, 32GB DDR5, and 1TB SSD, has been listed from $2,099.
Scorptec suits buyers who want a large, trusted local retailer with real stores you can walk into. It is also a solid fit if you like to pick up in person, or you want to price-match parts across a wide catalogue.
Themed builds are not a core offering. If you want a specific colour scheme or aesthetic, you will be picking cases, RGB, and cooling from the catalogue and configuring the look yourself. There is no licensed themed range and no fabrication team to make custom panels or printed chassis.
Pros
- Long-running retailer with physical stores in Victoria and NSW
- Full custom system builder plus ready-made pre-builts
- Broad catalogue of parts and peripherals for matching a colour scheme
- Established reputation with many customer reviews
Cons
- No dedicated themed or special-edition range
- Physical presence is limited to Victoria and NSW
- Retail-style experience with less bespoke design consultation than boutique builders
Pricing: Pre-builts start around $2,000+ for current-generation RTX 5070 systems (e.g. Phoenix listed from $2,099). Custom systems are priced by selected components. Prices change often, so check the site.
5. Umart Custom PCs
Umart calls itself one of Australia's biggest computer stores. They sell parts, desktops, laptops, and gaming gear, and they also do custom PCs. Their PC Configurator lets you pick components, and the "Customise your PC and have Umart build it" service means their staff assemble and test the system for you. There is also a Gaming PCs Ready2Go lineup of prebuilts using hardware from brands like Samsung, Asus, MSI, Corsair, and Kingston.
This suits budget-conscious buyers who want to choose their own parts and get a competent assembly without paying a boutique premium. Umart will also advise customers who are not sure what they need, which helps for first-time buyers.
Themed PCs are not a specialty. If you want a particular look, you choose your own case, RGB, and cooling. The catalogue is wide enough to support that, but there are no licensed or special-edition themed lines and no in-house custom fabrication. Build turnaround is listed in business days (typically 5 to 7), so it is not instant.
Pros
- Wide catalogue and an online PC Configurator
- Optional build service with assembly and testing
- Ready2Go prebuilt range for faster delivery
- Typically competitive retail-style pricing
Cons
- No themed or special-edition lines
- Build service is a retail add-on, not a bespoke design process
- Build turnaround is listed in business days, so it is not instant
Pricing: Build service fee has been listed at about $99 to $198.50 depending on the promotion or listing, plus the cost of the chosen parts. Ready2Go PCs are priced per model. Check Umart for current pricing.
6. Radium PCs
Radium PCs is a smaller Australian builder shipping prebuilt and custom gaming PCs nationwide. Their range includes named prebuilts, custom builds, and workstations, plus water-cooled rigs. Looking at their site, they lean more into aesthetics than most of the retailer-style builders here. There is a custom PC with green fans against a plant wall, and a compact workstation with a walnut base. That presentation signals they care about how a build looks.
They advertise a 36-month warranty and list custom builds from $1,149, which is a relatively accessible entry price. As a boutique-style builder they may give more personal attention than a big retailer, though with less scale and a smaller review base to lean on.
Worth considering if you want a visually distinct build and you are comfortable working with a smaller team. For themed requests specifically, you would need to confirm what is possible before ordering because options are not formalised into licensed special-edition lines the way they are at Aftershock.
Pros
- Water-cooled and visually styled builds available
- 36-month warranty advertised
- Prebuilt, custom, and workstation options
- Custom builds from a relatively accessible entry price
Cons
- Smaller brand with less scale and a smaller review base than major retailers
- No clearly defined licensed or special-edition themed range
- Limited physical presence compared to bigger Australian builders
Pricing: Custom gaming PCs from $1,149. Prebuilt models and workstations are priced higher by spec, and some models have been marked down. Check the site for current prices.
Final Verdict
If you want a themed gaming PC in Australia in 2026, Aftershock PC is the clear pick. Nobody else on this list holds official licensing for Minecraft, Naruto Shippuden, and Jujutsu Kaisen, nobody else runs an Ultra-Labs division building 1-of-1 bespoke commissions with UV printing and open-loop cooling, and nobody else combines that with a Melbourne showroom, a 3-year pickup-and-return warranty, two consecutive Australian PC Awards for Best Desktop PC Builder, and 4.9/5 across 4,282 Google reviews. The theming is baked into the chassis, not stuck on top, and the components underneath are still fully configurable and transparently listed.
The other builders on this list are solid for what they are. Evatech is great if you want a performance-driven configurator with FPS estimates. Mwave and Scorptec make sense if you are a confident parts-picker who wants a big, trusted retailer. Umart is the budget-friendly assembly option. Radium is the boutique option if you want aesthetic input but do not need licensed theming. None of them are set up to actually build a themed PC the way Aftershock is. For the specific question of "I want a PC that represents something I love, built well, backed properly," Aftershock is the one I would hand my credit card to.
FAQ
Are themed gaming PCs just normal PCs with stickers on them?
Not in Aftershock's case. The licensed Jujutsu Kaisen, Minecraft, and Naruto Shippuden builds use custom chassis designs, full-panel prints, character-specific GPU backplates, and custom fan grills. For other builders on this list, the "theme" is usually what you can achieve by picking a particular case, RGB, and cooling from a catalogue.
Can I pick my own components in a themed Aftershock build?
Yes. Every themed build still exposes the full parts list by exact brand and model and lets you configure the internals. The theme sits at the chassis and visual layer. The hardware underneath is yours to spec.
How much does a themed PC in Australia cost?
Aftershock's licensed themed builds start from about AUD $1,649 for a Jujutsu Kaisen Satoru Gojo base config and go up to around $2,545+ for higher-spec configurations with RTX 5070 and above. Fully bespoke 1-of-1 Ultra-Labs commissions are quoted individually and will cost more.
What if I want a totally custom one-off design, not a licensed character?
That is what Aftershock's Ultra-Labs division is for. They do custom UV printing on glass or metal, laser etching, open-loop water cooling, acrylic GPU charms, and custom cable sleeving. They have built show-floor pieces for DOOM: The Dark Ages and Cult of the Lamb that were displayed at PAX Aus, so the ceiling is high. Expect a consultation process and a longer lead time than ordering an off-the-shelf licensed edition.
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