Intel Core Ultra 5 with NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming PC

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F RTX 5050 Gaming PC – Built in the UK

The Intel Core Ultra 5 with NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming PC is an entry-level 1080p gaming PC for esports titles, popular online games and everyday family use.

This RTX 5050 gaming PC pairs an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics card. It is built to order in the UK for players who want smooth 1080p gaming without paying for hardware they will not use. It sits in a black Vida Edge aRGB tempered glass case with built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, so it is ready for a monitor, keyboard and mouse once it is unpacked. Every part can be changed in the configurator if you want more memory, more storage or a different graphics card.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 with NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming PC is built on an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F processor with 10 cores and 10 threads, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 graphics card, 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. It runs Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit (genuine, pre-installed) and comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F processor

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores, made up of 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores, with one thread per core. The performance cores run at a 3.3GHz base clock and boost to a maximum turbo of 4.9GHz. There is 20MB of L3 cache, and the chip fits the LGA1851 socket on the Gigabyte B860M DS3H WIFI6E motherboard. The “F” in the name means the processor has no integrated graphics. That is not a compromise here, because the RTX 5050 handles every display connection.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the graphics card at the heart of this build. It has 2560 cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory, and it is rated at 130W. It is aimed at 1080p gaming, where it handles esports and popular online titles comfortably and gives a good experience in more demanding games with sensible settings.

The card provides 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1 x HDMI 2.1b outputs (the layout may vary by card brand) and supports up to 4 monitors. The motherboard’s own video outputs are not active on this build, so every monitor plugs into the graphics card.

DDR5 memory and a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 PCIe 4.0 SSD

The system has 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory, fitted as two 8GB modules in dual channel. The motherboard has 4 DIMM slots with 2 in use, and it supports up to 256GB, so there is plenty of room to add more later.

The primary drive is a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD rated at 7100MB/s read and 6700MB/s write. It holds Windows, your launchers and a healthy library of games, and it keeps load times short. A second M.2 slot is free, along with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports. The case also has mounts for 2 x 3.5″ and 3 x 2.5″ drives if you need bulk storage later.

Vida Edge aRGB case and air cooling

The Vida Edge aRGB Black is a mid tower case with a tempered glass side panel. It comes with four 120mm ARGB fans already fitted: three on the side as intake and one at the rear. The case measures 430mm deep, 277mm wide and 430mm high.

The processor is cooled by a Thermalright Assassin X 90 SE ARGB, a 118mm tower air cooler rated for 140W. Power comes from a Contour 550W ATX power supply, which is non-modular. If you plan to fit a much more powerful graphics card in future, choose the power supply to match when you configure the PC.

Connectivity

The motherboard provides a 2.5GbE Realtek LAN port, built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, so you can connect by cable or wirelessly without adding a card. Audio is High Definition 7.1 (Realtek). The rear panel has a Type-A 10Gbps port, and the front panel has 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0 and an HD audio jack. The motherboard also has a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (used by the graphics card) and three PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. No keyboard or mouse is included.

Ideal for

• Esports and online players who want high frame rates at 1080p in titles such as CS2, Valorant and Fortnite
• First-time gaming PC buyers who want a complete system built and tested for them
• Families who play Minecraft, Roblox, Rocket League and EA FC on one shared PC
• Players upgrading from an older PC who want DDR5, PCIe 4.0 storage and Wi-Fi 6E
• Buyers who want a black, ARGB-lit tempered glass build with room to upgrade

For a 1080p-focused RTX 5050 gaming PC, the Core Ultra 5 225F and RTX 5050 combination is well balanced. A fast NVMe drive, DDR5 memory, a free M.2 slot and four spare SATA ports mean you can add storage and memory as your library grows.

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 Intel Core Ultra 5 with NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming PC best for?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 with NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming PC is primarily a 1080p gaming PC. This RTX 5050 gaming PC gives high frame rates in esports and online titles, and playable medium settings in heavier games. It is not aimed at 1440p or 4K gaming, or at heavy ray tracing.

In practice that means CS2, Valorant, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Minecraft, GTA V, EA FC, F1 and Roblox. Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077 are playable at medium settings with DLSS. The 10-core Core Ultra 5 225F gives the graphics card plenty of processor to work with, and the 1TB NVMe SSD keeps load times short.

Where does the Intel Core Ultra 5 with NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming PC sit in the range?

This is an entry-level Intel gaming PC with DDR5 memory and a PCIe 4.0 SSD. Nearby in the range, the Punch GDT with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Radeon RX 9060 XT uses DDR4 memory on an AMD platform. The Flight Sim PC with an Intel Core i5 14400F and RTX 5060 has 32GB of DDR4 memory and is set up for flight simulators. Stepping up, the Metal R RGB Special Edition Gaming PC pairs a Ryzen 5 7600 with a Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB. The Obsidian XII Gaming PC moves to a Core Ultra 7 265KF with 32GB of DDR5 memory and an RTX 5070, for players who want more headroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Intel Core Ultra 5 with NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming PC run Fortnite and Cyberpunk 2077?

Yes, at 1080p. Fortnite, CS2, Valorant, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Minecraft, GTA V, EA FC, F1 and Roblox all suit this RTX 5050 8GB system. Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy are playable at medium settings with DLSS. Expect the highest frame rates in the esports titles.

Is the RTX 5050 good enough for 1440p gaming?

1440p is outside the target of this PC, which is built for 1080p gaming. Lighter esports titles may still run well at higher resolutions. If 1440p is your main aim, look at the higher-tier PCs in the range or choose a more powerful graphics card in the configurator.

Does this PC have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes. The Gigabyte B860M DS3H WIFI6E motherboard has built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, and a 2.5GbE Realtek LAN port if you prefer a cable.

Can I upgrade the memory and storage later?

Yes. The motherboard has 4 DIMM slots with 2 in use, and supports up to 256GB of DDR5. A second M.2 slot is free next to the 1TB WD Blue SN5100 SSD, along with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports, and the case has mounts for 2 x 3.5″ and 3 x 2.5″ drives. You can also choose larger memory and storage in the configurator when you order.

Who is this PC best suited for?

This PC is best suited to esports and online players, first-time PC gamers and families who want a complete 1080p gaming system. It also suits anyone upgrading an older PC who wants DDR5 memory, a PCIe 4.0 SSD and built-in Wi-Fi 6E in a tempered glass ARGB case.

What is included, and how long does the build take?

The PC comes with Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit (genuine, pre-installed) and a 3-year parts and labour warranty, with free returns on warranty claims in the first year. No keyboard or mouse is included. The PC is built to order, and the estimated lead time for your configuration is shown when you order.