AMD Ryzen 5 8500G Photo Editing PC – Built in the UK
The Entry Plus Photography PC V2 is a 6-core entry photo editing PC with integrated graphics for Lightroom, Photoshop, and everyday editing.
The Entry Plus Photography PC V2 is an affordable AMD Ryzen 5 8500G photo editing PC built for smooth, everyday work in Lightroom, Photoshop and other creative applications. Its six-core, twelve-thread AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, with integrated Radeon graphics, handles imports, edits and exports with ease, while 16GB of DDR5 memory keeps RAW files and layered documents responsive.
With fast NVMe storage plus a spacious 2TB archive drive and no need for a separate graphics card, this AMD Ryzen 5 8500G photo editing PC delivers real value for photographers starting out or working to a budget.
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G with Radeon Graphics
At the heart of the system is the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, a six-core, twelve-thread Zen 4 processor with integrated Radeon 740M graphics that boosts to 5.0GHz. It handles everyday photo-editing tasks smoothly, from importing and culling to applying edits and exporting, and its built-in Radeon graphics drive your display and accelerate GPU-assisted tasks without the need for a separate graphics card. A modern media engine also handles smooth playback and AV1 video.
Fast 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe + 2TB Archive Storage
A 1TB NVMe M.2 solid-state drive runs at full PCIe 4.0 speed for fast start-up, quick launches and snappy editing, holding Windows 11, your applications and active catalogues. A 2TB Seagate BarraCuda hard drive then provides spacious, cost-effective storage for your growing photo library and backups. SATA connections make it easy to add more storage later, and the whole system is covered by a 3-year warranty.
Contender Silver Workstation Chassis
The Entry Plus Photography PC V2 is built in the compact Contender workstation case in silver, a tidy micro-ATX chassis that fits neatly on or under a desk. Its clean, professional design suits any workspace, with front-panel USB ports and audio jacks for easy everyday connections.
Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth & 7.1 Audio
Connectivity comes from the MSI PRO A620M-E motherboard and a dual-band PCIe Wi-Fi adapter. Wired networking runs over Gigabit Ethernet, while the adapter adds Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless networking and accessories. The board provides HDMI and VGA display outputs for up to two monitors, a range of USB ports for card readers and external drives, and 7.1-channel high-definition audio.
Ideal for
- Everyday photo editing in Lightroom and Photoshop
- Working with RAW files and layered documents
- Fast working space plus spacious archive storage
- Photographers starting out or working to a budget
- A compact, tidy desktop workstation
With six cores, integrated Radeon graphics, 16GB of DDR5, fast NVMe plus 2TB of archive storage, the Entry Plus Photography PC V2 is a well-judged AMD Ryzen 5 8500G photo editing PC for photographers who want dependable performance and plenty of storage without overspending. It handles everyday photo workflows with ease and leaves room to add memory and storage as your library grows.
Built and tested in the UK by Punch Technology, every system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty and next‑day delivery to UK mainland addresses, backed by over 30 years of PC building experience and our status as an AMD Elite System Builder.
Full Specification
| Processor | |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
| Cores / Threads | 6 Cores / 12 Threads |
| Frequency | Base 3.5GHz / Boost up to 5.0GHz |
| Cache | 6MB L2 / 16MB L3 |
| CPU Cooler | AMD Wraith Stealth (air-cooled) |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 5600MHz |
| Configuration | Dual Channel – 2 x 8GB |
| Max Supported | 128GB (2 x DIMM slots, 2 used) |
| Primary SSD | 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe 4.0, up to 6000MB/s Read / 4000MB/s Write) |
| Secondary Drive | 2TB Seagate BarraCuda 3.5″ HDD |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics & Display | |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon 740M (RDNA 3) |
| Display Outputs | 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x VGA – up to 2 monitors |
| Motherboard & Connectivity | |
| Motherboard | MSI PRO A620M-E (mATX) |
| Chipset | AMD A620 |
| Wired Networking | Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek 1GbE) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) – Dual-band (2.4 / 5GHz), up to 2400Mbps, via PCIe adapter |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Audio | 7.1 HD Audio (Realtek) |
| Rear & Front I/O (Input/Output) | |
| Rear Ports | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, RJ-45 Gigabit LAN, 3 x audio jacks (plus PCIe Wi-Fi adapter antenna) |
| Front/Top Case Ports | |
Integrated-graphics system: the Radeon 740M is the active graphics; there is no discrete graphics card, and the motherboard’s HDMI/VGA outputs are in use.
| Expansion & Internal Slots | |
| PCIe Slots | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (free – ready for a graphics card), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 (Wi-Fi adapter) |
| Storage Expansion | 1 x M.2 (used, PCIe 4.0), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s (1 used by HDD, 3 free) |
| Power, Case & Cooling | |
| Power Supply | Contour 550W High Efficiency ATX |
| Chassis | Contender mATX Workstation Case – Silver |
| Fans | |
| Liquid Cooling | None (air-cooled – AMD Wraith Stealth) |
| Dimensions | |
| Software & Support | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit (genuine, pre-installed) |
| Input Devices | No keyboard or mouse included |
| Warranty Cover | 3 Years, Parts & Labour |
| First Year | Free returns on warranty claims |
What is the Entry Plus Photography PC V2 best for?
The Entry Plus Photography PC V2 is an entry-level, value-focused photo-editing computer with integrated graphics. Its six-core AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and 16GB of DDR5 handle Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop comfortably for everyday editing, working through RAW files, imports, edits and exports, and layered documents. Capture One, DxO PhotoLab, ON1 Photo RAW and Affinity Photo all run well for smaller projects too.
The integrated Radeon 740M graphics drive your display and provide GPU acceleration for photo-editing tasks, as well as smooth media playback, without the need for a separate graphics card. This is a value-focused, entry-level editing computer rather than a high-end workstation, so for large RAW libraries, heavy 4K video, complex effects, or the fastest GPU-accelerated exports, a system with more memory and a dedicated graphics card would offer more headroom. Memory can be expanded and a graphics card added later as your needs grow.
Where does the Entry Plus Photography PC V2 sit in the range?
The Entry Plus Photography PC V2 sits at the entry point of Punch Technology’s creator and photography systems, pairing a capable six-core processor with integrated Radeon graphics at a very keen price, with no separate graphics card required. Photographers who work with large catalogues, heavy 4K video or GPU-intensive tasks can step up to a system with more memory and a dedicated graphics card. For everyday photo editing and general creative work on a budget, this compact system delivers dependable performance and excellent value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What software does the Entry Plus Photography PC V2 run?
The Entry Plus Photography PC V2 runs the main photo-editing and creative applications for everyday work. Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop handle RAW files and layered documents well, and Capture One, DxO PhotoLab, ON1 Photo RAW and Affinity Photo all perform smoothly for smaller projects. The integrated Radeon graphics accelerate GPU-assisted tasks and drive your display, and the system also handles everyday productivity software with ease.
Does this PC need a graphics card for photo editing?
No. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated Radeon 740M graphics, which drive your display and accelerate GPU-assisted photo-editing tasks without a separate graphics card. For everyday photo editing this is all you need. If you later take on large RAW libraries, heavy 4K video or GPU-intensive work, the motherboard has a PCIe slot ready to take a dedicated graphics card.
How is the storage configured?
The Entry Plus Photography PC V2 uses a two-tier layout: a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive for Windows, applications and active catalogues, running at full speed, and a 2TB Seagate BarraCuda hard drive for archiving your photo library and backups. SATA connections make it easy to add more storage as your collection grows, and we can configure the storage differently before the system is built.
Does this PC come with a keyboard and mouse?
No, the Entry Plus Photography PC V2 is supplied as a desktop tower without a keyboard or mouse, so you can pair it with your own preferred peripherals. Windows 11 Home is genuine and pre-installed, ready to set up on first boot.
Who is this PC best suited for?
The Entry Plus Photography PC V2 is best suited to photographers starting out or working to a budget who want dependable performance in Lightroom, Photoshop and similar applications for everyday editing, in a compact chassis with no separate graphics card required. It also doubles as a capable everyday computer. Photographers with large catalogues or heavy 4K and GPU-intensive work should consider a system with more memory and a dedicated graphics card.
Can this PC be configured with different components?
Yes. Like all Punch Technology systems the Entry Plus Photography PC V2 is configurable, so memory, storage, a graphics card and other components can be adjusted to suit your workflow and budget before it is built. Every system is then assembled and tested in the UK before dispatch.
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