Included parts in your Dream PC!
CPU processor chip
8th Generation Intel Core i3-8100 Processor Coffee Lake architecture
4 cores, 4 threads, base frequency 3.60 GHz, 6 MB SmartCache, 65 Watts, 14 nm Coffee Lake architecture.
You don't need to but you can anytime upgrade your CPU all the way up to an Intel Core i9 CPU! See how we choose a CPU.
GPU Video card
MSi GeForce GTX 1050 2GT OC G10502TC
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 GPU, PCI Express 3.0 x16, 2 GB GDDR5 memory. Core Clock - Boost/Base: 1518 MHz/1404 MHz. Memory clock 7008 MHz, memory bus 128 bit. Outputs - 1 HDMI (2.0), 1 DisplayPort (1.4), 1 Dual-link DVI-D, max resolution: 7680x4320. Maximum displays 3. Dual fans.
Game on in 3D with a separate powerful and power efficient video card!
This is a powerful video card but if you need you can upgrade anytime to an even higher video card! See how we choose a video card.
Memory
8 GB (2x4 GB) Kingston ValueRAM, DDR4-2400 MHz, CL17, 1.2V, Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMMs.
Two 4 GB memory sticks for 8 GB total. Runs in dual channel mode.
Run big files with large memory with high clock speeds and low latencies!
Plenty of memory but add two more memory sticks anytime you might need. You can increase memory up to 64 GB! See how we choose memory.
Motherboard
GIGABYTE Micro-ATX motherboard with Intel H370 Express Chipset. Socket LGA1151 supports 8th generation Intel Coffee Lake Celeron, Pentium Gold, Core i3/i5/i7 processors. 4 DDR4 DIMM memory slots up to DDR4 2666 MHz, up to 64 GB maximum, dual channel, supports ECC (operates in non-ECC mode) Un-buffered DIMMs and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMMs. 1 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot running at x16, 1 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot running at x4, 1 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot. 1 M.2 socket supports an optional Intel CNVi wireless module. VGA, DVI-D, HDMI display ports for onboard graphics (please see video card section for it's separate display ports). Storage - 1 M.2 connector supports a PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD, 1 M.2 connector supports a SATA or PCIe 3.0 x2 SSD, 6 SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (certain configurations limited). 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2 at case rear including 1 Type-C port), 6 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 at case front, 4 at case rear), 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 at case rear, 4 optionally available through a header). Supports up to 7.1 channel HD audio by Realtek ALC892 Codec, 6 audio jacks, 1 S/PDIF Out header. 1 Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) with a RJ-45 port and more features! Wow!
This rock solid feature rich motherboard is the foundation of your PC, an open platform you can upgrade and add parts anytime! See how we choose a motherboard.
SSD Solid state drive
Samsung SSD 970 EVO 500 GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Capacity 500 GB, Sequential read up to 3,400 MB/s, sequential write up to 2,300 MB/s, random read (4KB, QD32) up to 370,000 IOPS, random write (4KB, QD32) up to 450,000 IOPS; random read (4KB, QD1) up to 15,000 IOPS, random write (4KB, QD1) up to 50,000 IOPS!
Incredible PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD speed! Way faster boot up of your OS and loading of your main apps! If you want more storage you can always add more SSDs or traditional hard drives.
See how we choose a hard drive and/or solid state drive.
DVD CD drive
DVD Write Speed 24x maximum, CD Write Speed 48x maximum, SATA interface
Play and record DVDs and CDs with a fast DVD Writer supporting multiple
formats!
See how we choose a DVD CD drive.
Case
SilverStone Precision Series PS08 Black case
Micro-ATX Mid-Tower, black, USB 3.0 case front ports, 1x120mm fan. For case rear USB, ethernet, audio and display ports please see motherboard section.
Stay cool with a great looking case with plenty of room for future upgrades, or even reuse it in your next build! See how we choose a computer case.
PSU Power supply unit
Thermaltake SMART STANDARD 550W SP-550P Bronze ATX 12V 2.3
550 Watts, 80 Plus Bronze certified efficiency, smart temperature control 140 mm fan for optimal quiet performance, flat and low profile cables, powerful single +12V rail for compatibility, top quality Japanese capacitor. Connectors include 2 PCI-E 6+2 pin, 6 SATA, 4+4 pin CPU and more.
Power on with a quiet stable PSU with reserve power and spare connectors for future upgrades including an upgrade to an even more powerful video card!
See how we choose a PSU.
Pre-installed Operating System
Choose an operating system OS that you want pre-installed on your PC from the choices below. To order the OS you want, before you click 'Add to Cart' for your PC select that OS from the drop down menu.
We recommend Linux Mint or Ubuntu, hey it drops the price of the PC for you and they're very cool! If you want any other Linux distro, for example Debian, openSUSE, Mageia or Fedora no problem just let us know we'll install that instead! Choose Windows if you need it for a specific purpose.
See how you save on a new PC with Linux and also how we choose the OS.
Recent updates to OS choices
January 3, 2019. Updated Linux Mint version to Linux Mint 19.1 'Tessa' MATE 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
August 29, 2018. Updated Ubuntu version to Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS Desktop 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
Operating system choices
Linux Mint 19.1 'Tessa' MATE 64 bit Edition
Long Term Support (LTS) release, supported for 5 years from release! Installed and installation DVD included! Includes Firefox browser, LibreOffice a full office suite, music and video players, and more free software packages you can imagine! We also install Google Chrome browser for you.
Or
Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS Desktop 64 bit
Long Term Support (LTS) release, supported for 5 years from release! Installed and installation DVD included! Includes Firefox browser, LibreOffice a full office suite, music and video players, and more free software packages you can imagine! We also install Google Chrome browser for you.
Or
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Installed and installation OEM DVD included. Microsoft's latest operating system.
Or
Dual Boot Linux and Windows
It'll be the computer cost with Windows plus $29 for the dual OS installation. Most of you will be fine with just Linux in our view! If you need this option just contact us.
Due to fast changing technology, supply factors and dropping prices we may substitute a part for another we consider the same or better with no increase in price.
Recommended optional products
Keyboard and mouse
Logitech Desktop MK120 Keyboard and Mouse Combo $24
Sleek, comfortable keyboard and high-definition optical mouse, USB connections.
Monitor
ASUS 21.5 inch LED LCD Monitor $139
Wide Screen TFT LCD with LED Backlight, full HD 1920 x 1080 max/native resolution, 5 ms response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness, DVI, HDMI, VGA inputs, black. See how we choose a monitor.
Entertainment monitor
ASUS 23.6 inch LED LCD Monitor $179
Widescreen, full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, LED backlight, 2ms GTG response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness or higher, HDMI, DVI, VGA inputs, black.
Speakers
Logitech Z200 Stereo Speakers $39
10 watts of peak power, rich, clear stereo for great acoustics and room-filling sound. 2 x 3.5 mm input jacks, headphone jack, power, volume and tone controls on right speaker. See how we choose computer speakers.
Entertainment speakers
CREATIVE INSPIRE T3300 2.1 Speaker System $59
5.5 Watts RMS per channel (2 channels), 16 Watts RMS subwoofer
WiFi adapter external USB
All builds include a wired Internet connector, and some builds include WiFi or support for a WiFi module, only get this if you want a WiFi connection from an external USB wireless adapter.
Archer T4U TP-LINK AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter $49
AC1200 (867 Mbps at 5 GHz or 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz) wireless speed, 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, dual band connections, USB 3.0.
WiFi adapter internal PCI Express
All builds include a wired Internet connector, and some builds include WiFi or support for a WiFi module, only get this if you want a WiFi connection from an internal PCI Express wireless adapter.
TP-Link ARCHER T9E AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI-E Network Adapter $109
Hi-Speed WiFi up to 1900 Mbps WiFi speeds (1300Mbps on 5GHz band or 600Mpbs on 2.4GHz band), 802.11ac Dual Band, Ultimate Range 3 external antennas ensure a greater range of Wi-Fi connection and stability, PCI Express.
Laptops, printers, webcams, or any other PC parts
Just contact us we'll make a recommendation for the right part at a low price!
