Custom 1080p Gaming PC - Intel i5-12400F, Intel ARC A310 4GB, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe

This Custom 1080p Gaming PC pairs a 12th-gen Intel Core i5-12400F with Intel ARC A310 4GB to deliver a cost-conscious, upgrade-friendly system for esports and casual AAA play. The MSI PRO B760M-P DDR4 board provides modern features (LGA1700, 2x M.2, 2.5Gb LAN) in a compact Micro-ATX layout.

• Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F (6C/12T) — strong single-threaded performance and efficiency for gaming.
• Graphics: SPARKLE Intel ARC A310 Omni View 4GB GDDR6 — entry-level discrete GPU suitable for 1080p gaming on medium-to-low settings.
• Memory: 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 — good balance for modern games and background tasks.
• Storage: 1TB InnovationIT SuperiorQ NVMe (QLC) — fast boot and load times with ample capacity for a game library.
• Cooling & Case: ARCTIC Freezer 36 with push-pull 2x120mm fans in the Kolink VOID RGB midi tower for effective cooling and RGB aesthetics.
• Power: Inter-Tech Argus GPS-600 600W 80+ Gold — efficient and sufficient headroom for this configuration.
• Assembly: Full PC assembly plus OS and drivers installation included for a ready-to-play system.

Upgrade paths include a higher-end GPU, additional RAM up to 128GB on the B760 board, and larger/faster NVMe drives. The micro-ATX motherboard offers two M.2 slots and PCIe 4.0 x16 for future GPU upgrades while the 600W Gold PSU covers moderate growth.

Performance Projections:

• Popular AAA Games (Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield): 1080p (Low-Medium) ≈ 30-45 FPS; 1440p (Low) ≈ 20-30 FPS; 4K ≈ <20 FPS — 4K is not recommended on this GPU.
• High Player Count / Competitive Games (Warzone, Apex Legends, Valorant): Valorant 1080p ≈ 200-400+ FPS, 1440p ≈ 150-300 FPS; Apex Legends 1080p (Med) ≈ 60-120 FPS, 1440p ≈ 40-80 FPS; Warzone (Med) 1080p ≈ 60-100 FPS, 1440p ≈ 40-70 FPS.