The Glow Up

PINK PARSNIP COMPUTERS LISTING // THE-GLOW-UP ✨ The Glow Up | Intel i5-8500 | GTX 1650 | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB SSD A starter PC with full synced ARGB, front to back. Real 1080p gaming performance wrapped in a fully synced RGB showcase build. Intel Core i5-8500, 6 cores and 6 threadsNVIDIA GTX 1650 dedicated graphics16GB DDR4-2666 memory using 2 x 8GB dual channel modules512GB 3D NAND SSD Quick Buy Summary The Glow Up takes our proven First Boot starter platform and wraps it in a fully synced ARGB showcase build, for anyone who wants their first gaming PC to look as good as it performs. The Intel Core i5-8500 pairs with a dedicated NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics card for real 1080p gaming performance. 16GB of dual channel DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD keep everyday use fast and responsive, while four ARGB fans and an ARGB cooler run through a single 6-port hub with 12 lighting effects, all controlled from one button. 💻 Best ForFirst time PC gamers who want strong esports performance with a full RGB look 🚀 Performance LevelStrong 1080p esports performance with dedicated graphics fitted as standard ⚙️ Core SpecIntel Core i5-8500 with NVIDIA GTX 1650 dedicated graphics 💾 Memory and Storage16GB DDR4-2666 dual channel RAM with a 512GB SSD 🌈 Fully Synced ARGB4 case fans and CPU cooler synced through a single 6-port hub with 12 lighting effects 🔧 Genuinely CompliantWindows 11 Home with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled, no bypass required At a Glance Specs CPUIntel Core i5-8500 with 6 cores and 6 threads (refurbished) GRAPHICSNVIDIA GTX 1650 single fan, dedicated graphics (refurbished) MEMORY16GB DDR4-2666 memory using 2 x 8GB dual channel modules (refurbished) STORAGE512GB SSD with 3D NAND MOTHERBOARDH310M chipset motherboard (refurbished) COOLINGIce Blade Black CPU cooler, 120mm ARGB fan, 4 heat pipes, 190W TDP CASEWhite Micro-ATX case with darkened tempered glass panels, 4 ARGB fans and 6-port ARGB hub WINDOWSWindows 11 Home activated, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled What Can It Handle? BROWSING AND OFFICEFast and smooth thanks to the SSD and dual channel memory ESPORTS TITLESFortnite, Valorant, CS2 and Rocket League run smoothly at 1080p on medium to high settings MID-WEIGHT TITLESGTA V, Minecraft with shaders and Rainbow Six Siege run comfortably at 1080p on medium settings MODERN AAA TITLESTitles like Cyberpunk 2077 are playable at 1080p on low to medium settings STREAMING VIDEOHandles Netflix, YouTube and similar services with ease, including HD playback 🔐 Genuinely Windows 11 Compliant The Glow Up runs Windows 11 exactly as Microsoft intended, with no bypasses and no workarounds. TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are both natively supported and enabled on this platform, so you get proper long term update support rather than a machine forced onto hardware it was never meant to run on. Why Choose The Glow Up? FULLY SYNCED ARGB4 case fans and the CPU cooler all run through one 6-port hub, with 12 lighting effects controlled from a single button. REAL DEDICATED GRAPHICSA genuine GTX 1650 graphics card, not just built in graphics, for proper 1080p gaming. STRONGER COOLINGA 190W TDP rated cooler with 4 heat pipes gives this build extra thermal headroom over our standard starter cooler. FAST SSD STORAGEA 512GB 3D NAND SSD keeps Windows, apps and everyday tasks feeling quick and responsive. 🌈 Full Front to Back Lighting The Glow Up's white case features darkened tempered glass front and side panels, with 3 ARGB fans mounted behind the tinted front panel and a 4th ARGB fan at the rear. All 4 fans plus the CPU cooler's ARGB fan run through the case's built in 6-port hub, giving you 12 lighting effects controlled from a single button, fully synced across the whole build. Top Trumps Score Pink Parsnip Performance Meter Top Trumps Rating System Gaming Power55 Wow Factor75 Speed60 Upgrade Path35 Streaming45 Full Specifications CPUIntel Core i5-8500 with 6 cores and 6 threads (refurbished) GRAPHICSNVIDIA GTX 1650 single fan, dedicated graphics (refurbished) MOTHERBOARDH310M chipset motherboard (refurbished) MEMORY16GB DDR4-2666 memory using 2 x 8GB dual channel modules (refurbished) STORAGE512GB SSD with 3D NAND COOLINGIce Blade Black CPU cooler, 120mm ARGB PWM fan, 4 x 6mm heat pipes, 190W TDP CASEWhite Micro-ATX case with darkened tempered glass front and side panels CASE LIGHTING4 x 12cm inner-ring ARGB fans (3 front, 1 rear) plus CPU cooler fan, all synced via 6-port ARGB hub with 12 lighting effects, controlled by case button POWER SUPPLY500W 80+ Bronze rated power supply CONNECTIVITYAX900 WiFi and Bluetooth adapter included OPERATING SYSTEMWindows 11 Home activated, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled Common Questions 🎯 Who is this PC for? The Glow Up is built for first time PC gamers who want strong esports performance in a build that really shows off, with fully synced ARGB lighting throughout. It is also a capable everyday machine for browsing, office work and streaming video. 🌈 How does the ARGB lighting work? The case includes 4 ARGB fans, 3 mounted behind the tinted front panel and 1 at the rear, plus a 6-port ARGB hub. The CPU cooler's ARGB fan is also connected into the same hub, so all lighting stays in sync. There are 12 lighting effects to choose from, controlled with a single button on the case. 🎮 Are the refurbished parts reliable? Yes. The CPU, motherboard, graphics card and memory are refurbished and fully tested before going into your PC. We disclose every refurbished component so you know exactly what you are getting. The SSD, power supply, case, cooler and WiFi adapter are all brand new, unused parts. 🔐 Is this genuinely Windows 11 compliant? Yes. This is a genuinely compliant Windows 11 platform, not a bypassed one. TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are both natively supported and enabled on this platform. 📦 Delivery Information This PC includes delivery to your door. Your PC will be fully built, configured, tested and carefully packaged before dispatch. 🛡️ Warranty Includes a 12 month Pink Parsnip Computers return to base warranty. The warranty covers hardware faults but does not cover physical damage, misuse, software issues, overclocking related damage or normal wear and tear. 🧪 Tested Before Dispatch Before leaving us, your PC is fully built, cable managed, configured, stress tested and checked to make sure it is ready to use. Complete Your Setup Complete your setup with a monitor, keyboard, mouse or headset. Explore our Headsets and KeyboardsBrowse our MonitorsContact Pink Parsnip Computers Pink Parsnip Computers PCs built straight from the heart by a family run UK business that loves PCs as much as you do.