The First Boot

PINK PARSNIP COMPUTERS LISTING // THE-FIRST-BOOT 🖥️ The First Boot | Intel i5-8500 | GTX 1650 | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB SSD Your first step into PC gaming — built simple, built honest. A genuine, no-nonsense starter gaming PC with real 1080p gaming performance. 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 First Boot is a Pink Parsnip Computers starter PC built for anyone stepping into PC gaming for the first time, without paying over the odds to get started. The Intel Core i5-8500 pairs with a dedicated NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics card, giving you real 1080p gaming performance rather than relying on built in graphics. 16GB of dual channel DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD keep everyday use fast and responsive too. 💻 Best ForFirst time PC gamers, esports titles, everyday browsing and office work 🚀 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 🔧 Genuinely CompliantWindows 11 Home with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled, no bypass required 💪 Outstanding ValueA real dedicated graphics card at a true entry level price point 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) COOLINGLow profile CPU cooler with 90mm PWM fan CASEChoice of black or white Micro-ATX case with 3 pre-fitted ARGB fans and tinted glass panels 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 First Boot 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. A lot of budget PCs at this price point cut corners here. This one does not. Why Choose The First Boot? REAL DEDICATED GRAPHICSA genuine GTX 1650 graphics card, not just built in graphics, for proper 1080p gaming. FAST SSD STORAGEA 512GB 3D NAND SSD keeps Windows, apps and everyday tasks feeling quick and responsive. RELIABLE 6-CORE CPUThe Intel i5-8500 comfortably handles gaming, browsing and multitasking. ARGB SHOWCASE CASEThree pre-fitted ARGB fans with 14 lighting modes, controlled with a single button on the case. 🌈 Choose Black or White The First Boot is available in your choice of a black or white Micro-ATX case, so you can match it to your desk and setup. Both options include tinted glass front and side panels, along with three pre-fitted ARGB fans daisy chained together and controlled from a single case button. Top Trumps Score Pink Parsnip Performance Meter Top Trumps Rating System Gaming Power55 Wow Factor60 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 COOLINGLow profile CPU cooler with 90mm PWM fan, black finish, no ARGB lighting CASEChoice of black or white Micro-ATX case with tinted glass front and side panels CASE LIGHTINGThree pre-fitted daisy chained ARGB fans with 14 lighting modes, controlled via case LED 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 First Boot is built for anyone buying their first gaming PC, especially fans of esports titles like Fortnite, Valorant, CS2 and Rocket League. It is also a capable everyday machine for browsing, office work and streaming video. 🎮 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. 🎨 Can I choose the case colour? Yes. The First Boot is available in a choice of black or white styling. Both case options include tinted glass front and side panels along with three pre-fitted ARGB fans. 📦 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.