Performance i5 Office PC v2

Intel Core i5-14400 Business Office PC – Built in the UK

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 is an Intel Core i5-14400 business office PC for organisations that need a capable, well-connected everyday desktop with built-in Wi-Fi and a higher-specification platform.

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 is built around the Intel Core i5-14400, a ten-core, sixteen-thread processor with a 2.5GHz base clock rising to 4.7GHz at maximum turbo, backed by 20MB of L3 cache. With 32GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory in dual channel, this Intel Core i5-14400 business office PC handles accounting software, ERP platforms, multiple browser tabs, video calls and office productivity tools without hesitation. The ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 brings built-in Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0, removing the need for a separate wireless card and leaving the PCIe expansion slots available for future use.

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 is built on an Intel Core i5-14400 processor with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730, 32GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory and a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 NVMe SSD. It runs Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (genuine, pre-installed) and includes built-in Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet and 7.1 HD audio. It is covered by a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

Fast 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 is fitted with a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD rated at up to 7,100MB/s read and 6,700MB/s write. The ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 provides PCIe 3.0 M.2 slots (one x4 and one x2), so the drive runs at PCIe 3.0 speeds, below its rated figures. That is still fast storage for office work: Windows 11 Professional loads quickly and applications open promptly. 1TB provides ample space for most business users, and the free second M.2 slot alongside four SATA 6Gb/s ports offers straightforward upgrade paths if local storage requirements grow.

Intel UHD Graphics 730 – Integrated Display Output

This system uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730 integrated into the Core i5-14400 processor. For business use, including document work, spreadsheets, web-based applications, video calls and standard presentation tasks, integrated graphics is entirely sufficient. The ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 provides DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA outputs, supporting up to three monitors simultaneously for multi-screen productivity setups. If more demanding visual tasks are required in future, the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot accepts a discrete graphics card.

Contour LP-2001 – Compact Mini Tower Chassis

The Contour LP-2001 is a compact black mini tower in solid steel, measuring 365mm deep, 170mm wide and 345mm high. Its small footprint fits comfortably under a desk or alongside a monitor without dominating the workspace, and it takes a Micro-ATX board with case mounts for one 3.5″ and two 2.5″ drives. A single 80mm rear fan is pre-installed. The Intel standard CPU air cooler handles cooling for the i5-14400 in typical office workloads. The 550W Contour ATX power supply provides ample capacity for this integrated-graphics build.

Built-in Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 10Gbps USB and 7.1 Audio

The ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 includes Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 built directly into the motherboard, providing wireless networking and peripheral connectivity without occupying a PCIe slot. Wired connectivity is provided by the Intel Gigabit Ethernet port for a stable office network connection. The rear panel provides two Type-A ports at 10Gbps for fast external storage and high-speed peripherals, plus four USB 2.0 ports for everyday devices. The front panel adds two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and headphone and microphone jacks. Audio is handled by Realtek 7.1 HD Audio. Windows 11 Professional is genuine and pre-installed, including BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop and domain join support.

Ideal for

• Everyday business use – email, web, accounting, and office productivity
• ERP, CRM, and sales processing software
• Multi-monitor office setups (up to 3 displays)
• Businesses needing built-in Wi-Fi without a separate wireless card
• Staff who need BitLocker, Remote Desktop and domain join on Windows 11 Professional

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 is best suited to business users who need reliable, responsive everyday computing with the added convenience of built-in wireless connectivity. As an Intel Core i5-14400 business office PC with 32GB DDR4, a 1TB NVMe SSD, built-in Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 and Windows 11 Professional, it is a well-balanced desktop for businesses of all sizes, and its compact chassis keeps the footprint small.

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 Performance i5 Office PC v2 best for?

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 is primarily a business productivity desktop, designed for users who need a reliable, responsive machine for the full range of everyday office tasks with the added convenience of built-in wireless networking. It is aimed at office-based staff rather than graphics-heavy work, with integrated graphics driving up to three monitors.

It handles Microsoft 365, accounting packages such as Sage and QuickBooks, web-based ERP and CRM platforms, video conferencing via Teams or Zoom, and multi-tab browser use comfortably. The 32GB of DDR4 memory gives plenty of room to run several of these applications at the same time.

Where does the Performance i5 Office PC v2 sit in the range?

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 pairs the Intel Core i5-14400 with 32GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB SSD, which is more memory than its neighbours in the range. The Value Small Business Desktop steps down to an Intel Core i7-12700 with 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory and a 500GB SSD, a sensible choice where the extra memory and storage are not needed. Stepping up, the Punch Performance Multi Monitor i5 Office PC V2 uses the same Intel Core i5-14400 with 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 500GB SSD in its multi-monitor office configuration, and the Punch Performance i7 Office PC moves to an Intel Core i7-12700 with 12 cores. For users running specialist engineering, architecture or video production software, a workstation-class system would be more appropriate.

For businesses that want built-in wireless connectivity, more memory headroom and a compact chassis, the i5-14400 business office PC specification here is a practical choice for equipping staff quickly and reliably, backed by a three-year warranty and a UK build.

Frequently Asked Questions

What software does the Performance i5 Office PC v2 support?

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 supports the full range of standard business software. Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), Sage 50 and Sage 200, QuickBooks Desktop and Online, Xero, web-based ERP platforms including SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics 365, and all major browsers run comfortably with multiple applications open at once. The 32GB of DDR4 memory provides enough headroom for demanding multi-application workloads. For video conferencing, the system handles Teams, Zoom and Google Meet without issue. It is not designed for GPU-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, video editing or CAD.

Can this PC support multiple monitors?

Yes. The ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 provides three video outputs, DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA, supporting up to three monitors simultaneously using the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730. This makes the Performance i5 Office PC v2 well suited to multi-screen productivity setups without the need for a discrete graphics card. If more than three monitors are required, a compatible graphics card can be fitted in the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot.

Does this PC have Wi-Fi built in?

Yes. The ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 includes Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 built directly into the motherboard. No PCIe Wi-Fi card is required, which means both PCIe expansion slots remain available for future additions such as a graphics card or other expansion card.

Can I upgrade or change the parts in this PC?

Yes. You can change parts in the configurator before you order, such as the memory or SSD size, and the estimated lead time for your configuration is shown when you order. Once built, the two DIMM slots are both used with 2 x 16GB, with a maximum supported capacity of 64GB. The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and the PCIe 3.0 x1 slot accept a discrete graphics card or other expansion cards, a second M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0 x2) is free for an additional NVMe SSD, and all four SATA ports are free for hard drives or SATA SSDs. The Intel H610 chipset does not support CPU overclocking, and moving beyond 14th generation LGA1700 processors would require a new motherboard.

Who is this PC best suited for?

The Performance i5 Office PC v2 is best suited to business users who need a capable, reliable everyday desktop with built-in Wi-Fi, 32GB of memory for demanding multi-application use, and a fast NVMe SSD. It is a strong choice for accountants, administrators, sales teams and office-based staff using Microsoft 365, accounting software, ERP platforms and video conferencing tools as their primary applications. It suits organisations equipping staff who work across wired and wireless networks, or who need the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity for peripherals without additional hardware.

Why does this PC come with Windows 11 Professional?

Windows 11 Professional adds features that business users rely on and that Windows 11 Home does not include. These are BitLocker drive encryption to protect company data, Remote Desktop so the PC can be reached from another machine, and domain join so it can be managed as part of a company network. Microsoft Windows 11 Professional is supplied genuine and pre-installed.