PCBuilder Office Master (Intel Core i5) Desktop PC

Description

Capable 12th Gen Six-Core Performance

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 12th Gen Alder Lake processor with 6 cores, 12 threads, and a boost frequency of 4.4 GHz, backed by an 18MB Intel Smart Cache and Intel UHD Graphics 730. It handles multi-application office workloads comfortably — email, spreadsheets, document processing, video conferencing, browser-heavy research, and background tasks running simultaneously — with noticeably more throughput than an i3-equivalent at a modest price step up. The 16GB DDR4-3200 provides ample headroom for multitasking right out of the box, with the H610M board supporting additional DIMM slots for future expansion.

Storage & Build

The 480GB M.2 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot times and application responsiveness from day one, with additional M.2 and SATA ports on the board available for secondary storage. The PCBuilder Bunker Micro-ATX chassis provides a compact, clean footprint with standard front and rear USB connectivity, audio jacks, and Gigabit Ethernet. Norton Security Software ships preloaded, and Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed — supporting domain join, BitLocker, and Remote Desktop without any additional licence cost.

💡 The jump from the i3-12100 (PCB_OFFICE_I38G-V3) to the i5-12400 here adds two more cores, 6MB additional cache, and 8GB more RAM — for environments running multiple users on the same machine or keeping many applications open simultaneously, this is the more practical daily driver.

⚠️ No discrete GPU is included — the Intel UHD 730 handles standard office display output well but is not suited to CAD, gaming, or GPU-accelerated workloads. A PCIe discrete GPU can be added to the motherboard’s expansion slot.

⚠️ PCBuilder systems are assembled-to-spec machines — specific component brands (RAM, SSD, cooler) may vary depending on stock at time of build. Core components (CPU, motherboard, RAM capacity, SSD capacity) are as specified.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core i5-12400 — 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.4 GHz, Intel UHD 730
• 16GB DDR4-3200 — upgradeable via additional DIMM slots
• 480GB M.2 NVMe SSD
• Intel H610M Chipset Micro-ATX motherboard — LGA1700 platform
• Intel UHD Graphics 730 — suitable for office displays and presentations
• PCBuilder Bunker Micro-ATX chassis
• Norton Security Software included
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
• Proudly South African 🇿🇦

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