Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2

Entry Professional Graphics Workstation PC – Built in the UK

The Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 is an entry professional graphics workstation PC for business users who run technical applications alongside everyday office software.

Built around an Intel Core i5-14400F processor and an NVIDIA RTX A400 professional graphics card, this entry professional graphics workstation PC is a compact, budget-conscious step up from a standard office desktop. NVIDIA’s professional graphics cards, previously branded Quadro, are aimed at professional applications and are tested with a broad range of them. That makes this PC a sensible choice for a business that wants a dependable machine for demanding software without paying for top-end hardware. It is built to order, so you can change parts in the configurator to suit your workload.

The Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 is built on an Intel Core i5-14400F processor with 10 cores and 16 threads, an NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB GDDR6 graphics card, and 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 8GB configuration. Storage is a 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD, the operating system is Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (genuine, pre-installed), and the system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

Intel Core i5-14400F processor for multitasking

The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.5GHz and a maximum turbo of 4.7GHz, plus 20MB of L3 cache. That is enough to keep several applications open at once, for example a spreadsheet, a browser full of reference material and a technical application, without the system becoming a bottleneck. The processor sits on a Gigabyte H610M S2H V2 Micro-ATX motherboard with the Intel H610 chipset and is cooled by the Intel standard air cooler. The “F” in the model name means there is no integrated graphics, which is why this build always includes a dedicated graphics card.

NVIDIA RTX A400 professional graphics

The NVIDIA RTX A400 has 4GB of GDDR6 memory, 768 cores and a 50 W rating. It has four Mini DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, so one card can drive up to four monitors, although the connector layout may vary by card brand. Because the processor has no integrated graphics, every monitor connects to this card. The motherboard’s own HDMI, VGA and DisplayPort outputs are not active. This is an entry-level professional card. It suits lighter technical and multi-monitor work, and larger 3D models or heavy rendering will want more graphics memory than 4GB.

16GB DDR5 memory and 500GB SSD storage

The 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory runs in dual channel as two 8GB modules. Both DIMM slots are used, and the motherboard supports up to 128GB, so a later memory upgrade means replacing the modules. If you already know you need more, choose a larger kit in the configurator.

The 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD holds the operating system and your applications. It suits users who keep relatively small amounts of data locally but still want the responsiveness of solid-state storage. The drive is a PCIe 4.0 model, but the motherboard’s single M.2 slot is PCIe 3.0 x4, so it runs at PCIe 3.0 speeds in this system. There are four free SATA 6Gb/s ports, and the case has mounts for one 3.5in and two 2.5in drives if you need more capacity. No optical drive is fitted.

Compact Contour LP-2001 case and cooling

The system is housed in a black Contour LP-2001 mini tower made from solid steel. It measures 365mm deep, 170mm wide and 345mm high, so it fits easily on or under a desk. One 80mm rear fan is pre-installed, and the processor is air-cooled with the Intel standard cooler. Power comes from a Contour 550W ATX power supply. The front panel has two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a headphone jack and a microphone jack.

Connectivity and Windows 11 Professional

Networking is by 1GbE Realtek wired LAN, and Wi-Fi is not built in. If you need wireless, check the configurator options or call us on 0151 317 9860. The rear panel has two Type-A 5Gbps USB ports, four USB 2.0 ports and the Ethernet port, alongside the graphics card’s four Mini DisplayPort outputs. Audio is Realtek 7.1 channel HD audio. One PCIe 3.0 x1 slot remains free, as the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is used by the graphics card. Windows 11 Professional is supplied genuine and pre-installed. No keyboard or mouse is included.

Ideal for

• Business users who combine office productivity with more demanding technical applications
• Offices that need up to four monitors from a single PC
• Small businesses wanting professional graphics on a sensible budget
• Managed environments that use Windows 11 Professional features such as BitLocker and domain join
• Users who store modest amounts of local data and want the speed of an SSD

For a business that wants professional graphics without stepping up to a high-end machine, this entry professional graphics workstation PC balances a 10-core processor, dedicated NVIDIA graphics, DDR5 memory and a compact case. Everything is built, tested and configured in the UK, and you can adjust the specification in the configurator before you order.

Built to order and tested in the UK by Punch Technology, every system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty, backed by over 30 years of PC building experience. The estimated lead time for your configuration is shown when you order.

What is the Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 best for?

The Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 is primarily a business workstation for professional and technical applications that benefit from a dedicated NVIDIA professional graphics card. It is used alongside everyday office software, with several applications open at the same time. The Core i5-14400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads handle the multitasking, while the RTX A400 takes care of the display side, including up to four monitors.

It is a good fit for a multi-monitor business desk where reliability and a compact footprint matter more than raw graphics power. Windows 11 Professional adds BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop and domain join, which matter in managed office environments. The 4GB of graphics memory suits lighter technical work. Large 3D models and rendering-heavy workloads are better served by a configuration with more graphics memory, which you can choose in the configurator.

Where does the Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 sit in the range?

This PC is the entry point for professional graphics in the workstation range. A step across is the 14th Gen Multi Monitor i5 Workstation, which pairs an Intel Core i5-14400 with 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 1TB SSD, double the storage of this build’s 500GB drive. Moving up, the Performance Multi Monitor i7 Office PC uses an Intel Core i7-12700 with 12 cores, 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory and a 1TB SSD. Choose the Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 when a dedicated professional graphics card and DDR5 memory matter more to you than extra cores or storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What software can the Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 run?

It runs Windows 11 Professional and the office productivity software that goes with it, along with professional applications that make use of NVIDIA professional graphics. The Core i5-14400F with 16GB of DDR5 memory lets you keep several programs open at once. With 4GB of graphics memory, the RTX A400 is best matched to lighter technical work, and larger 3D scenes or rendering benefit from a configuration with a bigger graphics card.

Why does this PC come with Windows 11 Professional?

Windows 11 Professional is included because it offers business features that the Home edition lacks. These include BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop access and the ability to join a company domain. Windows is supplied genuine and pre-installed, and you activate it on first use after accepting the Microsoft licence terms.

How many monitors can the Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 run?

It can drive up to four monitors from the four Mini DisplayPort 1.4a outputs on the NVIDIA RTX A400, though the connector layout may vary by card brand. All monitors must connect to the graphics card, because the Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics and the motherboard’s video outputs are not active. Check that your monitors have a suitable cable or adapter for Mini DisplayPort.

Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?

Yes, with some limits. Both memory slots are used by the 2 x 8GB kit, so more memory means replacing the modules, and the motherboard supports up to 128GB. For storage, the single M.2 slot is used by the 500GB SSD, but four SATA ports are free and the case has mounts for one 3.5in and two 2.5in drives. You can also choose larger memory and storage in the configurator when you order.

Who is this PC best suited for?

It is best suited to business users, small offices and professionals who need a dedicated professional graphics card on a sensible budget. Typical buyers run technical applications alongside office software, want several monitors on one desk, and manage their PCs with Windows 11 Professional features. It is less suited to work that needs a lot of graphics memory.

Does the Entry Pro Graphics Workstation PC V2 have Wi-Fi?

No, wireless is not built in, and the system connects by 1GbE wired LAN. If you need Wi-Fi, check the configurator options or call us on 0151 317 9860 to discuss adding it.