Description
QUICK SPEC:
- AMD Ryzen 5 8400F AM5 6-Core 4.2GHz (Up to 4.7GHz)
- MSI B650 Chipset AM5 mATX Motherboard
- Patriot 32GB DDR5 6000MHz Gaming Memory Kit (2x 16GB)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 Graphics Card
- Crucial 1TB Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- 550W Built-in Power Supply
- PCBuilder PROTECTOR mATX Gaming Chassis
- Gigabit LAN and Wi-Fi (2.4Ghz/5Ghz) connectivity supported
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home and 1 month of PC Game Pass
Take your gaming to the next level with the PCBuilder Ryzen 5 8400F RECON Windows 11 Gaming PC. Equipped with the powerful 8th-generation AMD Ryzen 5 8400F processor, featuring 6 cores and clock speeds of up to 4.7GHz, this gaming rig ensures smooth and fast performance for all your gaming and multitasking needs. Combined with the MSI B650 chipset motherboard, 32GB of high-speed Patriot DDR5 gaming memory, and an MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 Graphics Card, this PC is built for high-speed gaming, offering exceptional reliability and efficiency.
Patriot’s 32GB of DDR5 6000MHz gaming memory ensures that the PCBuilder RECON Windows 11 Gaming PC ensures lightning-fast load times and seamless multitasking. The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 Graphics Card brings stunning visuals, allowing you to enjoy your favourite games in ultra-high detail. With a Timespy score of over 12700 points, this excellent gaming option is great for the latest game releases. Experience immersive gameplay in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 (3DMark FPS: 120), Ghost of Tsushima (3DMark FPS: 125), and Microsoft Flight Simulator (3DMark FPS: 125).
Featuring a spacious Crucial 1TB Gen4 NVMe solid-state drive (SSD), you’ll have plenty of room to store all your games and media, while experiencing ultra-fast data transfer and load times. Powering the system is an 550W built-in power supply, designed for efficiency and maximum performance for the most demanding graphics cards.
All of these components are housed in the futuristic PCBuilder PROTECTOR mATX Gaming Chassis with a sleek, tempered glass side and mesh front panels, showcasing your powerful built-in style. Plus, with Wi-Fi 6 support, you can enjoy fast and reliable internet without the hassle of cables. Whether you’re a serious gamer or a content creator, the PCBuilder Ryzen 5 8400F RECON Gaming PC gives you the speed, power, and style you need to excel in any challenge.
The RECON comes pre-installed with Windows 11 which has easy-to-use tools that can help you optimise your screen space and maximise your productivity. It features great tools like Microsoft Edge, the new and improved Microsoft Store, Snap Layouts to arrange your open windows into grids, Desktops for better organisation, as well as Widgets. Gaming is also now easier than ever, simply turn on your PC & game from day one.
The PCBuilder RECON Windows 11 Gaming PC also includes one month of PC Game Pass including EA Play. Play over 100 high-quality PC games, in various genres such as Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and Minecraft on your new gaming rig. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play from day one.
Built in-house by our experienced technicians, each build is constructed with care and precision. They’re packaged with protective foam that secures the components while in transit, so every build arrives at its destination ready to game from day one. PCBuilder gaming PCs come with a 2-year warranty.
FEATURES:
- AMD’s 8th Gen Ryzen 5 8400F CPU makes the toughest tasks a breeze thanks to its advanced AM5 chipset.
- Utilise the latest Generation Series CPUs from AMD with the MSI B650 Chipset AM5 M-ATX Motherboard.
- Get extraordinary performance with premium quality construction with Patriot DDR5 Gaming Memory.
- Take control of the latest games at high resolutions with the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 Graphics Card.
- Access your apps with lightning-fast speeds at up to 6,000MB/s with the Crucial Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive.
- Get reliable and stable power thanks to a 550W built-in Power Supply.
- Show off, protect your components, and express yourself with the PCBuilder PROTECTOR mATX Gaming Chassis.
- Stable and fast 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi for convenient wireless connectivity.
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home Operating System with 1 month of PC Game Pass.
WINDOWS 11 & PC GAME PASS:
- Less noise, clutter, and chaos. Windows 11 reimagines the way a PC should work for you and with you. Windows 11 is redefining productivity.
- Windows 11 instantly connects you to the people you care about.
- Easily access the news, information, and entertainment you care about faster thanks to Windows 11 widgets.
- Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen.
- Enjoy new games on day one, like Flight Simulator from Microsoft Game Studios, as well as iconic franchises from Bethesda Softworks, indie games, and blockbusters.
- Tap into the heart of the Xbox community and join millions of players ready and waiting to play together.
- Play over 100 high-quality PC games like Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge with your new build and one month of PC Game Pass including EA Play. With new games being added all the time, there’s always something new to play from day one.
- Play a catalogue of console games from the cloud with an Xbox controller on your Windows.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 6-Core 4.2GHz AM5 CPU
- Cores: 6
- Threads: 12
- Boost Clock Speed: Up to 4.7GHz
- MSI B650 Chipset AM5 mATX Motherboard
- Socket: AM5
- Form Factor: mATX
- DIMM Slots: 2
- Patriot 32GB DDR5 6000MHz Gaming Memory Kit
- Capacity: 32GB (16GB x2)
- Data Transfer Rate: 6000MHz
- Generation: DDR5
- MSI Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 Graphics Card
- Memory: 8GB GDDR7
- Boost Clock Speed: 2535MHz
- Memory Speed: 28Gbps
- Crucial Gen4 1TB NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Capacity: 1TB
- Read Speed: 7,100MB/s
- Write Speed: 6,000MB/s
- 550W Built-in PSU
- Rated Power Output: 550W
- Form Factor: ATX 12V
- PCBuilder PROTECTOR mATX Gaming Chassis
- Form Factor: mATX Mid Tower
- Side Panel: Tempered Glass
- Front I/O: 1x USB 3.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | HD Audio
- Antec A30 Pro 95mm CPU Cooler
- Cooler Type: Air Cooler
- Fan Size: 95mm x 1
- Software
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home
- Physical
- Product Dimensions: 38.5 x 20.5 x 42.5 cm
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- PCBuilder Ryzen 5 8400F RECON Windows 11 Gaming PC x1
- PCBuilder Welcome Guide x1
- In-Transit Protective Foam Pack x1
- 1.8m Power Cable x1
Please note that the images and components displayed are for illustrative and general listing purposes only. Components may be subject to change due to availability. Any changes will be made with equivalent or superior components to ensure the build’s performance remains consistent. 3DMark FPS & Time Spy benchmark scores are independent estimates only.
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Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..
