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Black COUGAR Purity case with RGB fan, barebones gaming desktop

COUGAR

COUGAR Carrier Barebones Kit i5-10500 16GB DDR4 512GB NVMe

SKU CH-8HZ9-32V1T

A barebones gaming desktop with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10500, 16GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe, Windows 11 Pro and a 650W PSU — bring your own graphics card

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 10th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-10500
  • Intel Core i5-10500 powers smooth 10th Gen performance
  • 16GB DDR4 RGB memory handles multitasking with speed
  • 512GB NVMe drive loads games and OS fast
  • EVGA 650W PSU supplies reliable power for upgrades
  • Gigabyte B560M motherboard supports BYO graphics card flexibility

Core Gaming Foundation

This barebones kit delivers a complete Windows 11 Pro desktop built around an Intel Core i5-10500 processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 630. It includes 16GB of DDR4 memory, a 512GB NVMe solid-state drive, and a 650W EVGA power supply housed in a COUGAR Purity case with RGB lighting. The system targets builders who want a ready-to-run platform for adding their own discrete graphics card.

Suits GPU Upgraders, Not Turn-Key Buyers

The kit suits enthusiasts migrating an existing graphics card or purchasing one separately, because no discrete GPU is included and the integrated graphics alone cannot drive modern titles at playable settings. Buyers who need a complete gaming experience immediately, or who require multiple drive bays beyond the single NVMe slot, should look at fully assembled alternatives.

Check Case Length And Power Connectors

Verify that your chosen graphics card fits the COUGAR Purity chassis length allowance and that the 650W EVGA unit provides the required PCIe power connectors for that card. Ensure the Gigabyte B560M DS3H motherboard (or supplied equivalent) supports the GPU's physical slot width and that your monitor connects to the card, not the motherboard video outputs.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $544.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 24,925 comparable items (median $2,694.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Lower than about 90% of the 24,338 comparable items (median 32 GB).
SSD storage 512 GB
Lower than about 96% of the 24,468 comparable items (median 2 TB).

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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 10th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-10500
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Which graphics card do I need to add because the system only includes Intel HD Graphics 630?

The kit uses a BYOC design, so you must install a discrete GPU to get video output; the integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 is not wired to the rear I/O on this build.

Will my existing PCIe graphics card fit the Gigabyte B560M DS3H motherboard and the 650 W EVGA power supply?

The motherboard provides a full-length PCIe x16 slot and the 650 W unit includes the necessary 8-pin or 6+2-pin connectors for most mid-range cards.

How can I confirm the i5-10500, 16 GB DDR4 and 512 GB NVMe are all detected after assembly?

Enter the BIOS on first boot; the main screen lists the CPU model, total memory and the NVMe drive by capacity.

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