The ASC Intel Core i7 Gaming Bundle delivers genuine quad-core, hyper-threaded performance at an entry-level budget — making it one of the most capable systems in this price range. The Intel Core i7-2600 features 4 cores and 8 threads (the i7 Hyper-Threading advantage over the i5), running at up to 3.8GHz Turbo Boost, which handles multitasking, streaming, and background tasks far better than comparably priced quad-core alternatives.

Every unit is professionally assembled, stress-tested, and dispatched from our Manchester facility — backed by a 12-month parts and labour warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee.

💻 i7 vs i5 — Why the i7-2600 Is the Better Choice

The i7-2600 has one key advantage over the i5-2400 at a similar price: Hyper-Threading — 4 physical cores that each run 2 threads simultaneously, giving you 8 logical processors. In practical terms this means:

• Smoother performance when gaming and streaming simultaneously
• Better multitasking — more browser tabs, background downloads, and Discord without slowdown
• More responsive during Windows updates and background tasks
• Higher Turbo Boost ceiling: 3.8GHz vs 3.4GHz on the i5-2400

🎮 Gaming Performance — What Can It Run?

The NVIDIA GT730 2GB handles entry-level and casual gaming at 1080p on low-to-medium settings. The i7-2600 ensures the CPU is never the bottleneck on these titles.

ⓘ FPS figures are estimates at stock settings. For Fortnite, Warzone, or AAA gaming, see our RTX series gaming PCs from £549.

💻 Software Compatibility

📦 What’s in the Box

• ✓ ASC Gaming PC Tower (fully assembled and tested)
• ✓ 22″ Full HD 1920 × 1080 monitor — refurbished, tested, includes power cable and video cable
• ✓ Power cable (UK 3-pin, Type G)
• ✓ Windows 11 Home — pre-installed, activated, genuine licence
• ✓ Wi-Fi antenna (pre-attached to rear I/O)
• ✓ ASC warranty card and quick-start guide
• ✗ Keyboard and mouse not included (unlike the i5 bundle — see i5 bundle if peripherals are needed)
• ✗ Microsoft Office not included

⚡ Dual Storage — Speed and Capacity

• 128GB SSD: Windows 11 and your most-used applications installed here. Read/write speeds up to 3,500 MB/s. Fast boot, instant application launches.
• 500GB HDD (7200 RPM): Games, downloads, media, and documents. 628GB combined total.

🌞 ASC Glass ARGB Gaming Case

Ships in a premium ATX gaming chassis with dual tempered glass panels and six ARGB Dual-Ring Infinity fans. Customisable RGB lighting, cable management routing holes, and ample space for hardware upgrades. Every cable managed cleanly from factory.

🚀 Upgrade Path

• RAM: 2 available DDR3 DIMM slots — upgradeable from 8GB to 16GB or 32GB (max supported)
• GPU: Swap GT730 for a GTX 1650 or RTX 3060 for a major gaming performance jump — the i7-2600 won’t bottleneck these cards
• Storage: Additional SATA ports available for a second SSD or larger HDD
• PSU: 500W 80+ supports GPU upgrades up to RTX 3060 without replacement

Contact us for upgrade advice and pricing — we can install before dispatch.

🛠 Pre-Dispatch Testing by ASC Technology

• ✓ CPU stress-tested at 100% load for 30 minutes — no throttling, no thermal issues
• ✓ GPU verified — HDMI and DisplayPort outputs tested
• ✓ RAM diagnostic — full memory pass, zero errors
• ✓ SSD and HDD health — verified, no bad sectors
• ✓ All 4 USB ports tested, HDMI output confirmed, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connected
• ✓ Windows 11 activation confirmed — genuine licence
• ✓ Monitor tested — display quality, dead pixel check, all inputs verified

Backed by a 12-month parts and labour warranty from ASC Technology LTD, Manchester. Full warranty details.

📞 Questions? We’re Here.

Call us on 016 151 185 73 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) or send a message. Tell us your budget and what you want to do — we’ll recommend the right build, no pressure.