Intel Core i7-14700KF Photo Editing PC – Built in the UK
The Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 is a 20-core photo editing PC with 64GB RAM and fast tiered storage for serious photographers.
The Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 is a powerful Intel Core i7-14700KF photo editing PC built for demanding, high-volume work in Lightroom, Photoshop and other creative applications. Its twenty-core, twenty-eight-thread Intel Core i7-14700KF and 64GB of DDR5 memory power through large RAW catalogues, batch exports, layered documents and AI-powered edits without slowing down.
With a dedicated NVIDIA RTX 5050 for GPU-accelerated editing and a fast tiered storage layout totalling 7TB, this Intel Core i7-14700KF photo editing PC is a serious workstation for professional and enthusiast photographers.
Intel Core i7-14700KF – 20 Cores, 28 Threads
At the heart of the system is the twenty-core, twenty-eight-thread Intel Core i7-14700KF, which boosts to 5.6GHz. Its eight performance and twelve efficiency cores, with Hyper-Threading, make light work of demanding photo-editing tasks, from importing and culling large shoots to batch processing, exporting and running AI-powered tools such as Denoise and Enhance. A Thermalright Peerless Assassin dual-tower cooler keeps it running cool and quiet under sustained load.
64GB DDR5 Memory
With 64GB of high-speed DDR5-6000 memory, the Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 keeps huge RAW catalogues, deeply layered Photoshop documents and multiple applications open and responsive at once. This is ample headroom for professional workflows, panoramas, focus stacks and high-resolution composites, with room to expand further as your work grows.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB – GPU Acceleration
Graphics come from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB, built on NVIDIA’s latest Blackwell architecture. It accelerates GPU-powered features across Lightroom and Photoshop, including AI Denoise, Enhance, filters and exports, and drives up to four high-resolution, colour-accurate monitors for a productive editing workspace. Its ninth-generation NVENC encoder with AV1 is also ready for any video work you take on.
7TB Tiered Storage
Storage is built for a real photography workflow. A 1TB NVMe drive holds Windows and applications, a fast 2TB WD Black NVMe drive (up to 7250MB/s) provides a high-speed working space for active catalogues and scratch files, and a 4TB hard drive gives you spacious archive storage for your image library. There is a spare M.2 slot and SATA connections to add more storage, and the whole system is covered by a 3-year warranty.
be quiet! Pure Base 500 – Quiet Black Chassis
The Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 is built in the be quiet! Pure Base 500 in black, a refined, sound-dampened chassis designed around silent operation, which matters during long editing sessions. Two quiet Pure Wings 2 140mm fans keep components cool, and a tempered-glass side panel and clean, understated design suit any professional studio or office.
2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, USB-C & 7.1 Audio
Connectivity comes from the Gigabyte Z790 Eagle AX motherboard. Wired networking runs over 2.5G Ethernet for fast transfers to network storage, while built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless. A rear USB-C port and a range of USB ports connect fast external drives, card readers and accessories, and the board provides 7.1-channel high-definition audio.
Ideal for
- Professional and high-volume photo editing
- Large RAW catalogues and layered composites
- AI-powered editing, batch processing and exports
- Fast working storage plus spacious archiving
- A quiet, professional studio workstation
With a twenty-core, twenty-eight-thread processor, 64GB of DDR5, GPU-accelerated editing and 7TB of tiered storage, the Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 is a serious Intel Core i7-14700KF photo editing PC for photographers who need strong performance and storage for demanding, high-volume work. It handles intensive photo workflows with ease and leaves room to expand.
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 | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
| Cores / Threads | 20 Cores (8P + 12E) / 28 Threads |
| Frequency | P-core Base 3.4GHz / Max Turbo 5.6GHz |
| Cache | 28MB L2 / 33MB L3 |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Mini (air-cooled, dual-tower) |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 64GB DDR5 6000MHz (CL36) |
| Configuration | Dual Channel – 2 x 32GB |
| Max Supported | 256GB (4 x DIMM slots, 2 used) |
| Primary SSD | 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe 4.0, up to 6000MB/s Read / 4000MB/s Write) |
| Secondary SSD | 2TB WD Black SN7100 NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe 4.0, up to 7250MB/s Read / 6900MB/s Write) |
| Additional Drive | 4TB Seagate BarraCuda 3.5″ HDD |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics & Display | |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 |
| Display Outputs | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 & 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4 monitors) |
| Motherboard & Connectivity | |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte Z790 Eagle AX (ATX) |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Wired Networking | 2.5G Ethernet (Realtek 2.5GbE) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) – Built-in, Tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | 7.1 HD Audio (Realtek) |
| Rear & Front I/O (Input/Output) | |
| Rear Ports | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, 20Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0, DisplayPort, HDMI, RJ-45 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi antenna, S/PDIF, audio jacks |
| Front/Top Case Ports | 2 x USB 3.0, headphone, microphone |
| Motherboard Video (Disabled) | DisplayPort & HDMI – disabled (Core i7-14700KF has no integrated graphics; use the RTX 5050 outputs) |
| Expansion & Internal Slots | |
| PCIe Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (GPU installed), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 @x4 (free), PCIe 3.0 x1 (free) |
| Storage Expansion | 3 x M.2 (2 used, all PCIe 4.0), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s (1 used by HDD) |
| Power, Case & Cooling | |
| Power Supply | Contour 750W ATX 3.1 High Efficiency |
| Chassis | be quiet! Pure Base 500 ATX Mid-Tower – Black (tempered glass) |
| Fans | 2 x Pure Wings 2 140mm (front + rear) |
| Liquid Cooling | None (air-cooled – Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Mini) |
| Dimensions | 45.0 x 23.2 x 46.3 cm (L x W x H) |
| 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 Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 best for?
The Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 is a high-performance, professional-grade photo-editing workstation. Its twenty-core, twenty-eight-thread Intel Core i7-14700KF and 64GB of memory handle Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop with ease, even with large RAW catalogues, deeply layered documents, panoramas and focus stacks. Capture One, DxO PhotoLab, ON1 Photo RAW and Affinity Photo all run superbly, and the RTX 5050 accelerates GPU-powered tools such as AI Denoise, Enhance and exports.
The tiered storage, from fast NVMe working drives to a 4TB archive, makes it ideal for high-volume shoots and complete import-to-export workflows. The system also handles video editing and light 3D well thanks to its many cores and GPU acceleration. For the heaviest 4K and 8K video timelines or large 3D and GPU-render projects, a graphics card with more memory would offer additional headroom, but for photography this system is superbly matched.
Where does the Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 sit in the range?
The Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 sits high in Punch Technology’s photography range, pairing a powerful twenty-core processor with 64GB of memory, GPU acceleration and a fast tiered-storage setup for professional, high-volume work. Photographers who also take on heavy 4K video or 3D can step up to a system with a higher-tier graphics card and more VRAM, while those wanting even more archive space or memory can expand further. For demanding photo editing, this system delivers excellent performance and storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What software does the Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 run?
The Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 runs the full range of professional photo-editing software with ease. Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop handle large RAW catalogues, layered documents and AI-powered tools smoothly, and Capture One, DxO PhotoLab, ON1 Photo RAW and Affinity Photo all perform superbly. The twenty-core processor and 64GB of memory also handle video editing and everyday productivity software comfortably.
Why is this PC good for high-volume photography?
The Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 combines a twenty-core, twenty-eight-thread processor, 64GB of memory and a tiered storage layout built for real workflows: fast NVMe drives for Windows and active projects, and a 4TB archive for your library. This lets you move from import to edit to archive efficiently, even with large volumes of images, while GPU acceleration speeds up AI-powered edits and exports.
How is the storage configured?
The Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 uses a three-tier layout totalling 7TB: a 1TB NVMe drive for Windows and applications, a fast 2TB WD Black NVMe drive rated up to 7250MB/s for active catalogues and scratch space, and a 4TB hard drive for archiving your image library. There are spare M.2 and SATA connections to add more storage, and we can configure it differently before your system is built.
Does this PC come with a keyboard and mouse?
No, the Performance Plus Photography Computer 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 Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 is best suited to professional and enthusiast photographers who need strong performance and storage for demanding, high-volume editing in Lightroom, Photoshop and similar applications. Its twenty-core processor, 64GB of memory, GPU acceleration and fast tiered storage make it a serious photography workstation. Those who also take on heavy 4K video or 3D may prefer a graphics card with more memory.
Can this PC be configured with different components?
Yes. Like all Punch Technology systems the Performance Plus Photography Computer V2 is configurable, so memory, storage, the 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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