Halo X Gaming PC

Intel Core i5-12400F GeForce RTX 3050 Gaming PC – Built in the UK

The Halo X Gaming PC is an entry-level 1080p gaming PC for esports titles, family use and lighter AAA games at medium settings.

The Halo X is an i5-12400F GeForce RTX 3050 gaming PC, built to order in the UK around a 6-core, 12-thread Intel Core i5-12400F, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card and a Vida Typhoon ARGB Black case with a tempered glass side. It is a good-value way into PC gaming that also suits the whole household, from homework and web browsing to the latest games. The ARGB lighting shows off the build, and the colour and lighting effect can be changed from a button on the front of the case. If you want a different specification, the configurator lets you change parts to make it your own.

The Halo X is built on an Intel Core i5-12400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics card, 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory and a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. It comes with Microsoft Windows 11 Home (genuine, pre-installed) and a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 12th generation LGA1700 processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at a 2.5GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.4GHz, with 18MB of L3 cache. That is plenty for modern games, background apps and everyday multitasking. The “F” in the name means there is no integrated graphics, so the RTX 3050 does all the display work. It is cooled by an Intel standard CPU air cooler and sits on an MSI PRO H610M-E Micro-ATX DDR4 motherboard with the Intel H610 chipset.

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 has 6GB of GDDR6 memory and 2304 cores, and draws 70W. It is aimed at 1080p play at medium settings, which suits esports titles and a wide library of popular games. The card has 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1 x HDMI 2.1 outputs and supports up to four monitors, although the exact port layout may vary by card brand. It sits in the board’s PCIe 4.0 x16 slot.

Memory and storage: 16GB DDR4 and a 1TB NVMe SSD

The Halo X has 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory, fitted as 2 x 8GB in dual channel. The board has two DIMM slots and supports up to 64GB, so a future memory upgrade means replacing the fitted modules rather than adding to them. The 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 NVMe SSD holds Windows and your games. It is a PCIe 4.0 drive rated at 7100MB/s read and 6700MB/s write, but the H610 board’s M.2 slot runs at PCIe 3.0 x4, so in this system the drive works at PCIe 3.0 speeds, below its rated figures. It remains a quick NVMe drive for load times and everyday use. The M.2 slot is used, but the board has four SATA 6Gb/s ports and the case has mounts for 2 x 3.5in and 2 x 2.5in drives for extra storage.

Case and cooling: Vida Typhoon ARGB Black

The Vida Typhoon ARGB Black is a black mid tower with a tempered glass side panel. It comes with four pre-installed 120mm ARGB fans: three at the front and one at the rear. The case measures 449mm deep, 200mm wide and 390mm high. The CPU is air-cooled, and the system has no liquid cooling. Power comes from a Contour 550W ATX power supply, which is non-modular and not 80 Plus certified. If you later fit a more powerful graphics card, check the power supply headroom first.

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth and 1GbE

A 1200Mbps 11ac dual-band PCIe card provides Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.0, and a 1GbE Realtek RTL8111H LAN port is on the rear for wired networking. Audio is High Definition 7.1 from a Realtek ALC897 codec. The rear panel has 2 x Type-A 5Gbps and 4 x USB 2.0 ports, plus the RJ-45 Ethernet port. The front panel has 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0 and an HD audio jack. Besides the PCIe x16 slot used by the graphics card, there is 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot free.

Ideal for

• First-time gaming PC buyers who want a complete system with Windows 11 Home pre-installed
• Esports and online players enjoying CS2, Valorant, Fortnite and Apex Legends at 1080p
• Families who need one PC for homework, web browsing and gaming
• Anyone replacing an older desktop who wants glass-panel ARGB styling on a sensible budget
• Buyers who want room to grow, with spare SATA ports, drive mounts and a free PCIe slot

For anyone looking for an i5-12400F GeForce RTX 3050 gaming PC to play at 1080p, the Halo X is a balanced entry point. It has a 12-thread processor, 16GB of dual-channel memory, a 1TB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth, and genuine, pre-installed Windows 11 Home, in a case with ARGB lighting and space to grow.

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 Halo X Gaming PC best for?

The Halo X Gaming PC is primarily a 1080p gaming PC for medium settings. It suits players who want smooth, responsive play in popular online and esports titles without paying for a high-end graphics card. It is not designed for 1440p gaming, heavy ray tracing or demanding AAA games at high settings.

Competitive and popular titles are where it fits best: CS2, Valorant, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Minecraft, GTA V, EA FC and F1, along with Roblox and lighter indie games. Larger games such as Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077 are playable at medium settings with DLSS. Between sessions, the 6-core, 12-thread processor and 16GB of memory handle homework, browsing and streaming video.

Where does the Halo X Gaming PC sit in the range?

The Halo X sits at the entry point of the Intel gaming range. The Warrior X Gaming PC uses the same Intel Core i5-12400F, RTX 3050 6GB, 16GB DDR4 3200MHz and 1TB WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD, so compare the two listings for the finer differences. The Stealth X Gaming PC keeps the same RTX 3050 6GB graphics and 1TB SSD but pairs them with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500, which suits buyers who prefer an AMD platform.

For more graphics power, the Punch GDT, R7-5800X 16GB 1TB 5050 Win11 moves to an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and an NVIDIA RTX 5050 8GB. The Punch GDT, i5, 16GB, 1TB, 5060, No OS stays with Intel, using a 10-core, 16-thread Core i5-14400F, 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and an NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB.

Frequently Asked Questions

What games can the Halo X run at 1080p?

The Halo X targets 1080p at medium to high settings in esports and popular titles. It handles CS2, Valorant, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Minecraft, GTA V, EA FC, F1 and Roblox well. Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077 are playable at medium settings with DLSS. It is not intended for 1440p gaming, heavy ray tracing or demanding AAA games at high settings.

Can the Halo X run Fortnite at 1080p?

Yes, the RTX 3050 6GB is suited to Fortnite at 1080p with medium settings. The 6-core, 12-thread Core i5-12400F keeps the processor side comfortable, and 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 3200MHz memory gives the game and Windows room to work.

Can I upgrade the Halo X later?

Yes, within the limits of the platform. The graphics card sits in a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and there is a free PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. The M.2 slot is in use, but the board has four free SATA 6Gb/s ports and the case has mounts for 2 x 3.5in and 2 x 2.5in drives. Both memory slots are filled with 8GB modules, and the board supports up to 64GB, so more memory means replacing them. Check the 550W power supply before fitting a more powerful graphics card.

Does the Halo X have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, it includes a 1200Mbps 11ac dual-band PCIe card that provides Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.0. For a wired connection, the motherboard has a 1GbE Realtek RTL8111H LAN port.

Who is this PC best suited for?

The Halo X is best suited to first-time gaming PC buyers, esports and online players, and families who want one PC for homework, browsing and gaming. It suits anyone who wants a glass-panel ARGB case and a complete system with Windows 11 Home pre-installed, and who is happy with 1080p at medium settings.

Which port do I plug my monitor into on the Halo X?

Plug your monitor into the graphics card, not the motherboard. The Intel Core i5-12400F has no integrated graphics, so the motherboard’s HDMI and VGA outputs are not active. The RTX 3050 has 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1 x HDMI 2.1, and supports up to four monitors, although the port layout may vary by card brand. No keyboard or mouse is included, so add them from the accessory buttons above.