Warrior Gaming PC

Warrior i3-12100F RTX 3050 Gaming PC – Built in the UK

The Warrior Gaming PC is an entry level 1080p gaming PC for esports and popular online games, family use and home working.

The Warrior i3-12100F RTX 3050 gaming PC is a built-to-order Intel system that pairs a quad core Core i3-12100F processor with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card, all housed in a black mid tower case with a tempered glass side panel and four RGB fans. It is a sensible, affordable way to get into PC gaming without paying for hardware you do not need. The same system also copes with browsing, homework, streaming video and everyday office tasks, so it works as an all-round family PC as well. For anyone after a Warrior i3-12100F RTX 3050 gaming PC to play popular titles at 1080p, this is a well-matched starting point.

The Warrior Gaming PC is built on an Intel Core i3-12100F processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card, 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory and a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. It comes with genuine, pre-installed Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit and a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

Intel Core i3-12100F processor

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 12th Generation quad core processor with 8 threads, a 3.3GHz base clock and a maximum turbo of 4.3GHz, backed by 12MB of L3 cache. It is a capable chip for games and general desktop work, and it keeps the cost of the build down so more of the budget goes into the graphics card. The processor sits in the LGA1700 socket of a Gigabyte H610M-S2H V3 Micro-ATX motherboard using the Intel H610 chipset and DDR4 memory. It is cooled by the Intel standard CPU air cooler, which suits a processor of this class. The “F” in the name means there is no integrated graphics, so every monitor connects to the graphics card.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 has 6GB of GDDR6 memory and 2304 cores, and it is aimed at 1080p gaming at medium settings. That covers a wide range of popular esports and online titles, plus many single-player games with sensible settings and DLSS. It is not a card for 1440p gaming, heavy ray tracing or demanding new releases at high settings. The graphics card provides 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1 x HDMI 2.1 outputs for up to four monitors, though the exact layout may vary by card brand.

16GB DDR4 memory and 1TB NVMe storage

Memory is 16GB of DDR4 running at 3200MHz, fitted as two 8GB modules in dual channel for better memory bandwidth than a single stick. That is comfortable for modern games with a browser and chat apps open alongside. The motherboard has two DIMM slots, both used, and supports up to 64GB in total.

The 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD holds Windows, your games and your files, so boot times and load screens are short and the PC stays responsive in daily use. The H610 motherboard’s M.2 slot runs at PCIe 3.0 x4, so the drive operates at PCIe 3.0 speeds, up to about 3,500MB/s, which is still far quicker than a hard drive. For more space later, there are 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports on the board and case mounts for 2 x 3.5in and 2 x 2.5in drives.

Contour L08 case, cooling and power

The Contour L08 Glass is a black mid tower with a tempered glass right panel and a solid steel left panel. It comes with four pre-installed 120mm RGB fans, three at the front and one at the rear, which move air through the case and light it up. The case measures 460mm deep, 205mm wide and 467mm high. Power comes from a Contour 550W ATX power supply, which is non-modular.

Connectivity and ports

The motherboard provides 1GbE wired networking through an RJ-45 port, and a 600Mbps 11ac dual band USB Wi-Fi 5 adapter is included for wireless connections. The rear panel has 2 x Type-A 5Gbps ports and 4 x Type-A USB 2.0 ports. At the front there is 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, a headphone jack and a microphone jack. Audio is High Definition 7.1 (Realtek 7.1 HD Audio). No keyboard or mouse is included, so add the ones you prefer from the buttons below the specification.

Ideal for

• Gamers moving up from a laptop or console who want a first gaming PC at 1080p
• Players of esports and online favourites such as CS2, Valorant and Fortnite
• Families who want one PC for games, homework and streaming
• Home working and small business use alongside gaming
• Anyone replacing an older desktop who wants an NVMe SSD and a modern graphics card

The Warrior i3-12100F RTX 3050 gaming PC is a well-balanced entry level system. It combines a dependable quad core Intel processor, a dedicated RTX 3050 graphics card, 16GB of memory and a fast 1TB SSD at a sensible level. It suits buyers who want smooth 1080p gaming and a PC that can handle the rest of the household’s needs too. If you want to tweak the specification, you can change parts in the configurator before you order.

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 Warrior Gaming PC best for?

The Warrior Gaming PC is primarily a 1080p gaming PC for medium settings in esports and popular online games. The Intel Core i3-12100F and RTX 3050 6GB graphics card make the Warrior i3-12100F RTX 3050 gaming PC a good fit for players who want smooth, responsive play without a large budget. It also doubles as a general household PC for browsing, schoolwork and home office tasks.

In esports and online play it handles CS2, Valorant, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League, along with GTA V, Minecraft, Roblox and sports titles such as EA FC and F1. Demanding single-player games such as Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077 are playable at medium settings with DLSS. It is not designed for 1440p or 4K gaming, heavy ray tracing, or the latest AAA releases at high settings.

Where does the Warrior Gaming PC sit in the range?

The Warrior is one of the lower-cost gaming systems in the range. Below it, the Stealth W Gaming PC pairs the same RTX 3050 6GB graphics card with an AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4 core processor. The Punch Performance Multi Monitor i5 Office PC V2 is an office-focused Intel Core i5-14400 system with DDR5 memory. Above it, the Stealth R Gaming PC keeps the RTX 3050 6GB and moves up to an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6 core processor. The Punch Value i7 Office PC is an office-focused Intel Core i7-12700 12 core system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Warrior Gaming PC run Fortnite at 1080p?

Yes, the Warrior Gaming PC is built for 1080p gaming at medium settings, and Fortnite is one of the titles it suits well. The same applies to CS2, Valorant, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, GTA V, Minecraft and Roblox. Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy are playable at medium settings with DLSS. It is not intended for 1440p or 4K gaming.

Does the Warrior Gaming PC have Wi-Fi?

Yes, it includes a 600Mbps 11ac dual band USB Wi-Fi 5 adapter for wireless connections. For a wired connection there is also a 1GbE Ethernet port on the motherboard. Wi-Fi 5 is plenty for gaming and streaming over a typical home broadband line.

Can I upgrade the memory or add more storage later?

Yes, but memory takes a little planning. The 16GB is fitted as 2 x 8GB and fills both DIMM slots, so going up to the 64GB maximum means replacing the modules. For storage, the single M.2 slot is in use by the 1TB WD Blue SN5100 SSD, but the motherboard has 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports and the case has mounts for 2 x 3.5in and 2 x 2.5in drives. The graphics card sits in the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot.

Do I need to buy a keyboard, mouse or monitor separately?

Yes, no keyboard or mouse is included, and no monitor is supplied. Connect your monitors to the graphics card, which has 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1 x HDMI 2.1 outputs, with the layout varying by card brand. The motherboard video outputs are not active because the Intel Core i3-12100F has no integrated graphics. You can add monitors, keyboards and mice from the accessory buttons on this page.

Who is this PC best suited for?

The Warrior Gaming PC is best suited to first-time PC gamers, students and families who want a capable 1080p gaming PC at an entry level price. It also suits home workers and small businesses who want a PC that can play games after hours. If you want 1440p or 4K gaming, look higher up the range.

Can I change the specification, and what warranty does it come with?

Yes, this PC is built to order, so you can change parts in the configurator before you order, and the estimated lead time for your configuration is shown at that point. Every system comes with genuine, pre-installed Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit and a 3-year parts and labour warranty, with free returns on warranty claims in the first year.