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1440p/1080p Value Ryzen 5 8400F Gaming PC | RTX 3070 8GB | 16GB DDR5 5200MHz | 1TB NVMe SSD | MSI™ PRO | Brand New

$2,149.99

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GPU: RTX 3070 8GB (Better than RTX 5060 8GB)

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GROOVY COMPUTERS / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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1440p/1080p Value Ryzen 5 8400F Gaming PC

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GROOVY COMPUTERS / BUILT FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT

1080p/1440p gaming, school & first creative projects

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F · 16GB RAM · 1TB NVMe · RTX 3070 8GB

The six-core processor, dual-channel memory and 1TB NVMe storage make a focused gaming and everyday-work foundation. Choose the graphics option for your monitor and games.

What’s inside this PC

Clear specifications for the configuration you are buying.

Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 8400F · 6 cores / 12 threads
Graphics	RTX 3070 8GB — graphics card brand may vary
Memory	XPG 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5-5200
Motherboard	MSI PRO A620M-E
Storage	Orico 1TB NVMe SSD
CPU cooling	Cooler model not specified in the current build record
Case	Montech Air 100 mATX
Case fans	4 Montech ARGB fans
Power supply	AZZA 650W 80 Plus Bronze
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro — activated and preinstalled

Component photos illustrate the build. Exact inclusions are the specifications above; GPU brand may vary where stated. Listed memory profiles require supported BIOS settings and are not a guarantee of a particular overclocked speed.

How this PC fits your workload

Our best-use assessment is based on this build’s components and the software requirements linked below.

Gaming & simulation

RTX 3070 8GB suits 1080p and many 1440p games. Its 8GB graphics memory means high-resolution textures and demanding ray tracing may need more selective settings.

Streaming & recording

OBS hardware encoding lets a compatible GPU handle video encoding while the CPU runs the game and other tasks. This RTX 30-series configuration uses H.264/HEVC hardware encoding; it does not provide AV1 hardware encoding.

Video & photography

Good for HD video projects and getting started with editing. For frequent 4K work, choose a build with at least 32GB RAM.

3D & game creation

Useful for learning modelling and smaller scenes. For Unreal Engine development, a 32GB RAM build is the better starting point.

Coding, audio & multitasking

6 cores / 12 threads and 16GB RAM suit coding, an IDE, browser research and multitasking. VM counts and audio buffer performance depend on the actual project, interface and software.

Local AI experimentation

Choose a supported NVIDIA RTX option for the broadest fit with CUDA-based local tools. More VRAM allows larger models or scenes; system RAM does not replace dedicated graphics memory. Check the exact runtime and model requirements.

One clear configuration

This listing includes RTX 3070 8GB, XPG 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5-5200, and Orico 1TB NVMe SSD. Storage is included as listed; there are no 4TB SSD or 8TB HDD upgrade options on this listing.

Who should choose this build?

Start with this PC if you want 1080p/1440p gaming, school & first creative projects. The 16GB memory configuration is better suited to gaming and lighter creative projects than large simultaneous production workloads.

Why the components work together

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F handles the application work; 16GB system RAM holds active projects and multitasking. The NVMe storage holds the OS, apps and working files, while the GPU supplies game rendering and supported creative acceleration. System RAM, GPU memory and SSD space each solve a different problem.

This CPU does not provide an integrated-graphics fallback; use the dedicated graphics card for display output. GPU hardware encoding handles supported capture and export workflows.

Plan your setup around the job

For colour-sensitive photo and video work, pair the PC with a suitable calibrated display. For streaming, plan upload bandwidth, a microphone and the destination’s encoder settings. For audio, match your interface and plugin requirements. Future hardware changes should be checked against the motherboard, case clearances, power connectors and cooling before purchase.

Compare before you choose

Use our existing guides to compare graphics options, then check the CPU, RAM and storage in this exact build.

Graphics performance chart ↗Game FPS comparison guide ↗Gaming & simulation ↗School & everyday work ↗Streaming & recording ↗Photography & design ↗

Questions before ordering

Is this an assembled PC or a box of parts?

This is a complete Groovy Computers PC listing with Windows 11 Pro activated and preinstalled. Component-only bundles are listed separately.

Which graphics card do I receive?

This fixed listing includes RTX 3070 8GB. The graphics card manufacturer may vary unless an exact brand is stated.

Are storage upgrades or extra hard drives included?

Only the storage in the specification table is included. No optional 4TB SSD or 8TB HDD is part of this listing.

Does this include my creative apps, games or monitor?

Windows 11 Pro is included as listed. Games, Adobe subscriptions, Blender assets, paid software, monitors, keyboards and other accessories are not included unless explicitly named.

Can you guarantee a particular frame rate or render time?

Results depend on the selected GPU, game or project, resolution, settings, drivers and software version. The linked comparison guides help narrow your choices; their results are not a benchmark of this exact assembled PC.

How do warranty and support work?

Groovy Computers advertises a one-year warranty on PC builds. Individual components may have separate manufacturer coverage subject to eligibility and terms. Contact us with this configuration for help and review our refund policy before ordering.

Software fit & research

Recommendations describe suitable starting points, not promised benchmark results. Check the current requirements for your software and project.

Premiere Pro · Photoshop · Lightroom Classic · Blender Cycles · Unreal Engine · OBS hardware encoding · Ollama GPU support

Make it your Groovy setup

Tell us your games, apps, monitor resolution and project sizes. We can help you choose the configuration that fits your work.

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YOUR WORK / YOUR CONFIGURATION

Choose the version that fits you

Each card opens this PC with its exact GPU selected. The CPU, motherboard, RAM, storage, case and other base components remain those in the specification table. Pricing below is in CAD; the purchase panel shows the current price and availability.

Gaming / School & everyday use / Photography & graphic design

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + RTX 3070 8GB

16GB RAM · 1TB NVMe · Montech Air 100 mATX

CAD $2,149.99

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Match the task before choosing

RX 6600 options focus on 1080p gaming, everyday use and photo work. NVIDIA RTX options add NVENC recording and streaming, with AV1 encoding on supported RTX 40/50 models. Choose 32GB+ RAM for larger video projects, 64GB+ for heavy multitasking, and enough GPU memory for your 3D scenes or compatible local AI model.

Gaming resolution and settings, creative codecs and plugins, and local AI model size all change the result. We do not treat one GPU test as a benchmark of every PC.

WATCH / INDEPENDENT GPU TESTING

See the graphics card in action

This review tests the RTX 3070 8GB GPU family. The reviewer’s CPU, memory, card model, drivers and settings may differ from this configuration; results are a reference, not a benchmark of this exact PC or bundle. Historical prices in the video may differ from our current CAD prices.

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