Included parts in your Dream Big PC!
CPU processor chip
8th Generation Intel Core i5-8400 Processor Coffee lake
6 cores, 6 threads, 2.80 GHz base frequency, 4.00 GHz max turbo frequency, 9 MB SmartCache, 14 nm Coffee lake architecture.
Multi-task at blazing speeds with this 8th Generation Intel Coffee lake
CPU!
You don't need to but you can anytime upgrade your CPU to an Intel Core i7 CPU! See how we choose a CPU.
GPU Video card
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6G GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. Core clock in OC mode - boost 1797 MHz / base 1582 MHz, Core clock in gaming mode - boost 1771 MHz / base 1556 MHz. Memory clock 8008 MHz. 6 GB GDDR5 memory, 192 bit memory bus. 2 fans. PCI-E 3.0 x16. Display outputs 2 Dual-link DVI-D, 1 HDMI 2.0b (max resolution supported 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), 1 DisplayPort 1.4 (max resolution supported 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz), upto 4 displays!
Game on in 3D with this very high performance video card!
This is a very powerful video card and all you need but you can upgrade anytime to an even higher video card or dual video cards! See how we choose a video card.
Memory
16 GB (2x8 GB) Kingston ValueRAM Memory DDR4 2666 MHz
Two 8 GB memory sticks for 16 GB total. DDR4 2666 MHz, CL 19, 1.2V, non-ECC, Unbuffered memory.
Run big files with large memory with high clock speeds and low latencies!
Plenty of memory but you can increase memory up to 64 GB! See how we choose memory.
Motherboard
MSI ATX motherboard with Intel Z370 Chipset. Socket LGA1151 supports 8th generation Intel Coffee Lake Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. 4 DDR4 memory slots UDIMMs, dual channel, DDR4 2666 MHz, up to 64 GB maximum, non-ECC, Un-buffered memory. 3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, supports 2-way NVIDIA SLI or 3-way AMD CrossFire multi video cards. HDMI, DVI-D display outputs for the integrated graphics (also see video card above for display outputs). 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. 2 M.2 slots supports PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6 Gb/s M.2 SSDs, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with optional Turbo U.2 Host Card. Intel Optane memory ready for all M.2 slots. 6 SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Certain storage combinations limited. RAID support. 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (1 Type-C at case rear, 1 Type-A at case rear), 8 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (2 at case front, 4 at case rear, 2 optionally available by header), 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 at case rear, 4 optionally available by headers). 7.1 channel HD Audio Realtek ALC1220 Codec, 6 audio jacks including 1 optical S/PDIF out connector. 1 Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller with RJ45 LAN port at case rear 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
Fractal Design Focus G - Petrol Blue
ATX/Micro-ATX/mini-ITX Mid-Tower, large windowed side panel, 2 120 mm white LED fans, 6 total fan positions, filters on top, front and base for a dust free interior, multiple radiator configurations, USB 3.0 front port. 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
Seasonic FOCUS 750 GOLD PSU 750 Watts
High quality PSU! 750 Watts, 120 mm smart and silent fan, 80 Plus Gold, semi-modular cables include 4 x 6+2 pin PCIe, 8 SATA, 8/4 pin CPU and more.
Power on with a quiet stable PSU with reserve power and spare connectors for
future upgrades up to NVIDIA SLI video cards and more!
Plenty of power and connectors in this unit! 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
August 29, 2018. Updated Ubuntu version to Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS Desktop 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
July 6, 2018. Updated Linux Mint version to Linux Mint 19 'Tara' MATE 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
Operating system choices
Linux Mint 19 'Tara' 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.
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!
