Custom PC - Intel Core i5-12400, Integrated Graphics, 16GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe

This custom build pairs a 6-core Intel Core i5-12400 with Intel UHD 730 integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB NVMe SSD for fast boot and app load times. It sits on an MSI H610M-E PRO DDR4 micro-ATX motherboard, cooled by an ARCTIC Freezer 36 push-pull setup and powered by a reliable Seasonic G12 GC-650 80+ Gold PSU.

• Processor: Intel Core i5-12400 (6C/12T, 2.5–4.4GHz)
• Motherboard: MSI H610M-E PRO DDR4 (LGA1700, Micro-ATX)
• Memory: 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CRUCIAL
• Storage: 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
• Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 36 (push-pull, 2x120mm)
• Power Supply: Seasonic G12 GC-650 650W 80+ Gold (non-modular)
• Case: Armaggeddon M-ATX AQUARON DUPLEX PRO (Micro-ATX)

Who this build is for: users who need strong single-threaded CPU performance for office work, content browsing, light photo/video editing and casual or esports-lite gaming without a discrete GPU. The platform allows straightforward upgrades: add a discrete GPU later, increase RAM to dual-channel or 32GB, or expand storage with additional NVMe/SATA drives.

• Performance Projections:
• Popular AAA Games (Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield) on Intel UHD 730 — 1080p: ~15-25 FPS (low settings); 1440p: ~10-18 FPS (low/minimal settings); 4K: ~5-10 FPS (not recommended).
• High Player Count / Competitive Games (Warzone, Apex Legends, Valorant) on Intel UHD 730 — Valorant: 1080p ~80-120 FPS (low/optimized), 1440p ~50-80 FPS; Apex Legends: 1080p ~35-60 FPS, 1440p ~25-40 FPS; Warzone: 1080p ~30-50 FPS, 1440p ~20-35 FPS.