Gaming PC – Full Description & Specifications
Overview
This gaming PC is a capable and versatile system designed for 1080p gaming, everyday computing, streaming, web browsing, and general productivity. It combines an Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a dedicated 6GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics card, providing a solid gaming experience across a wide range of popular titles.
The system features a 500GB SSD for fast Windows boot-up and application loading, alongside a 1TB HDD for additional games, files, photos, videos and general storage.
The PC comes ready to use with Windows 11 Home installed, making it suitable for gaming straight away without the need for an operating-system installation.
Key Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Gigabyte Z370P D3 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-9700 – 3.0 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 RAM – 2 × 8GB |
| Primary Storage | 500GB SSD |
| Secondary Storage | 1TB HDD |
| Graphics Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB |
| Graphics Memory | 6GB dedicated GDDR5 |
| Power Supply | 500W |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Networking | Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth |
| Front USB | 2 × USB 3.0 Type-A |
| Front Audio | Headphone Out & Microphone In |
| Rear USB | 4 × USB 3.0 + 2 × USB 2.0 |
| Rear Legacy Connection | PS/2 keyboard & mouse |
| Video Outputs | HDMI, HDMI-D & 2 × DVI-D |
Processor – Intel Core i7-9700
At the heart of the system is the Intel Core i7-9700, a high-performance 8-core desktop processor running at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz.
Its 8 physical cores provide plenty of processing power for gaming, multitasking, general desktop use and demanding applications. The processor is particularly well suited to gaming when paired with a dedicated graphics card such as the GTX 1060 6GB.
Memory – 16GB DDR4
The system is equipped with 16GB of DDR4 RAM in a 2 × 8GB configuration.
16GB remains a practical amount of memory for modern gaming and everyday use, allowing you to run games alongside applications such as web browsers, Discord, music players and other background software.
The 2 × 8GB configuration also allows the memory to operate in dual-channel mode, providing improved memory bandwidth compared with a single-module configuration.
Storage – 500GB SSD + 1TB HDD
The PC benefits from a combination of solid-state and traditional hard-drive storage.
500GB SSD
The 500GB SSD is used as the primary/boot drive, providing significantly faster boot times and application loading compared with a traditional mechanical hard drive.
Windows 11 Home is installed on the SSD, allowing the system to start up quickly and providing a more responsive overall desktop experience.
1TB HDD
A separate 1TB hard disk drive provides additional storage capacity.
This is ideal for storing:
- Games
- Documents
- Photos
- Videos
- Music
- Downloads
- Backups
- Other personal files
The combination of an SSD and HDD gives you the benefit of fast system performance while retaining plenty of additional storage space.
Graphics – Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB
For gaming and graphical performance, the system features a Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 OC with 6GB of dedicated graphics memory.
The GTX 1060 6GB is a dedicated gaming GPU designed primarily for 1080p gaming and is capable of running a wide variety of popular games.
The 6GB of dedicated VRAM provides additional capacity for game textures and graphical workloads compared with lower-memory graphics cards.
The Gigabyte OC model also features a factory-overclocked design for additional graphics performance.
Gaming Performance
This system is particularly well suited to 1080p gaming.
Performance will vary considerably depending on the game, graphics settings, resolution and software optimisation, but the GTX 1060 6GB can provide a good gaming experience in many popular titles when appropriate graphical settings are selected.
It is best suited to:
- 1080p gaming
- Esports titles
- Competitive gaming
- Older and established AAA games
- General PC gaming
- Casual gaming
For newer, particularly demanding AAA games, lowering graphical settings may be necessary to achieve a smoother frame rate.
Motherboard – Gigabyte Z370P D3
The system is built around the Gigabyte Z370P D3 motherboard, providing the underlying platform for the processor, DDR4 memory, storage and other components.
The motherboard provides a range of connectivity options and expansion capabilities, including USB connectivity, networking and support for the system’s storage and graphics hardware.
Connectivity
The PC offers a comprehensive selection of front and rear connections.
Front Connections
- 2 × USB 3.0 Type-A
- 1 × Headphone output
- 1 × Microphone input
These front-mounted connections provide convenient access for gaming peripherals, USB devices and headsets.
Rear Connections
- PS/2 keyboard connection
- PS/2 mouse connection
- 4 × USB 3.0 Type-A
- 2 × USB 2.0
- LAN/Ethernet networking
- Additional motherboard connections
Network, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
The system is equipped for both wired and wireless connectivity, offering:
- LAN/Ethernet connection
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
This allows the PC to connect to your home network via Ethernet or wirelessly, while Bluetooth can be used with compatible peripherals such as controllers, headphones, speakers and other devices.
Display Outputs
The dedicated Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card provides the following display connections:
- 1 × HDMI
- 1 × HDMI-D
- 2 × DVI-D
This provides flexibility for connecting compatible monitors and displays.
Power Supply – 500W
The PC is powered by a 500W power supply, providing power to the processor, graphics card, motherboard, drives and other components.
Operating System – Windows 11 Home
The computer comes with Windows 11 Home installed, providing a modern and user-friendly operating environment.
The system is ready for the user to configure with their own Microsoft account, applications, games and personal files.
Ideal Uses
This PC would make a good choice for someone looking for an affordable and capable desktop for:
- 🎮 1080p PC gaming
- 🖥️ Everyday desktop use
- 🌐 Web browsing
- 💬 Discord and communication
- 🎬 Media playback
- 📚 School, college or university work
- 📝 Office and productivity applications
- 📷 Photo management
- 💾 General file storage
- 🎮 Gaming with a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card
Summary
Overall, this system offers a well-balanced combination of processing power, memory, fast SSD storage, additional 1TB storage and dedicated NVIDIA graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700 and 16GB DDR4 RAM provide a strong foundation for everyday computing and gaming, while the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB provides dedicated graphics performance suitable for 1080p gaming.
With a 500GB SSD, 1TB HDD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LAN connectivity and Windows 11 Home, the PC is a versatile all-round system that is ready for gaming, entertainment and everyday computing.
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