Included parts in your Sense PC 2!
CPU processor chip
8th Generation Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Processor Coffee Lake architecture
2 cores, 4 threads, 3.70 GHz, 54 Watts, 4 MB SmartCache, 14 nm Coffee Lake architecture.
Intel reintroduced Hyper-Threading to its Pentium Processor line making the Pentiums affordable gaming CPUs!
You don't need to but you can anytime upgrade your CPU all the way up to an Intel Core i7 CPU! See how we choose a CPU.
GPU Integrated graphics processor unit
Intel UHD Graphics 610
Graphics Base Frequency 350 MHz, Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.05 GHz, 4K support - max. resolution HDMI 1.4 4096x2304 @ 24Hz.
Save the expense of a separate video card with advanced Intel integrated
graphics!
If you morph into a serious gamer you can upgrade anytime by adding a separate video card and then guess what you've got a gaming rig! See how we choose a video card.
Memory
8 GB (2x4 GB) Kingston ValueRAM, DDR4-2400 MHz, CL 17, 1.2V, Non-ECC, Unbuffered 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!
Enough memory but you can increase memory anytime you might need up to 64 GB! See how we choose memory.
Motherboard
GIGABYTE Micro-ATX motherboard with Intel B360 Chipset. Intel Socket LGA1151 supports 8th generation Coffee Lake architecture Intel Celeron, Pentium Gold, Core i3/i5/i7 processors. 4 DDR4 memory slots, up to DDR4 2666 MHz, ECC (operates in non-ECC mode), non-ECC, Un-buffered UDIMMs, dual channel, supporting up to 64 GB maximum. 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot to add a video card if ever needed. 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. HDMI (max. resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30 Hz), DVI-D, VGA display outputs for the integrated graphics, up to 3 displays. 1 M.2 socket supports a PCIe 3.0 x4 or a SATA 6 Gb/s M.2 SSD. 6 SATA 6 Gb/s connectors. 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 available optionally by headers). Up to 7.1 channel HD audio by Realtek ALC887, 3 audio jacks, support for S/PDIF output. Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) with RJ45 jack and more features! Wow!
The M.2 socket at PCIe 3.0 x4 speed for the PCIe M.2 SSD is a big plus in this motherboard. 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 250 GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Capacity 250 GB, Sequential read up to 3,400 MB/s, sequential write up to 1,500 MB/s, random read (4KB, QD32) up to 200,000 IOPS, random write (4KB, QD32) up to 350,000 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 a 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
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!
