I5 Gaming Pc

Intel Core i5-9400F Build This gaming PC is built around the Intel Core i5-9400F, a 9th-generation Coffee Lake CPU that strikes a great balance between performance and affordability, making it ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The i5-9400F features 6 physical cores, no hyperthreading, and a base clock of 2.9 GHz with turbo boost up to 4.1 GHz. It lacks integrated graphics, which means a dedicated graphics card is required—perfect for gamers looking to use a discrete GPU anyway. Key Components: • CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F (6 cores, 6 threads, up to 4.1 GHz) • Socket: LGA 1151 • TDP: 65W • Cooler: Stock Intel cooler included (sufficient for stock performance) • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB GDDR6 • Excellent pairing with the i5-9400F for 1080p gaming • Delivers high frame rates in modern titles at medium to high settings • Motherboard: MSI B365M PRO-VDH • Micro-ATX form factor • Compatible with 9th-gen Intel CPUs • Includes M.2 slot, 4x SATA III, USB 3.1 Gen1 • RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 MHz • Dual-channel configuration for optimal performance • 16GB is the sweet spot for modern gaming and multitasking • Storage: • 512GB NVMe SSD (Primary – OS and games) • 1TB HDD (Secondary – mass storage) • Case: NZXT H510 Mid-Tower (tempered glass side panel, good airflow) • Sleek design with cable management features • Room for additional cooling and GPU upgrades • Power Supply: Corsair CX550M – 550W 80+ Bronze semi-modular PSU • Reliable power delivery with headroom for moderate upgrades • Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64-bit Performance Summary: This PC offers smooth performance in most current games at 1080p and even performs admirably at 1440p with adjusted settings. It handles titles like Call of Duty: Warzone, Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Cyberpunk 2077 on medium to high settings. Productivity tasks like video editing, streaming, and multitasking are also handled capably, though not at workstation levels. Upgradability: • Supports GPU upgrades up to the RTX 4070 (with PSU upgrade recommended) • CPU can be upgraded to i7-9700 or i9-9900 (same socket) • RAM can be expanded to 32GB • Additional fans or aftermarket CPU cooler for better thermals