i5-8400  UHD630  75HZ
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Personal Gaming & Workstation Build — 2026

My
Horizon
Rig.

Powered by Intel Core i5-8400 · 6 real cores.
Driven by Intel UHD 630 · overclocked to 75Hz.
Built to perform, optimized to last.

i5-8400
Processor
16GB
DDR4 3200
75Hz
OC Display
3.1TB
Total Storage
6C
CPU Cores

Core
System

🧠
Processor
Intel Core i5-8400
6 Cores · 6 Threads · 2.80GHz Base
4.0 GHz Boost
🎮
Graphics
Intel UHD 630
Integrated · 350–1150 MHz
iGPU
Memory
16GB DDR4
3200MHz · Dual Channel
Dual Channel
🔌
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z370P D3
Z370 Chipset · LGA1151
Z370
🖥️
Monitor
AOC 19"
60Hz Native — Overclocked
⚡ 75Hz OC Active
🔋
Power Supply
Corsair V550 White
550W · 80+ Bronze
Efficient
💻
Operating System
Windows 11
Horizon Gaming Edition
Custom Build
Verified Capabilities
✓ 1080p Ready
✓ 75Hz Smooth
✓ Multitask Optimized
✓ 6-Core Efficient

Deep
Dive

01
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CPU Performance
6 physical cores at 2.8GHz, boosting to 4.0GHz. No hyperthreading — pure, raw physical cores. Handles multitasking, compilation, and gaming loads without breaking a sweat.
4.0GHz Boost9MB Cache65W TDP
02
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iGPU Capability
Intel UHD 630 handles esports titles, H.265 hardware decoding, and 4K video output. With 16GB dual-channel DDR4 feeding it, memory bandwidth is maximized for integrated graphics.
H.265 Decode4K Output
03
Memory Speed
DDR4-3200 in dual channel is the most impactful upgrade for iGPU performance. The UHD 630 uses system RAM as its VRAM — higher frequency means more GPU bandwidth.
3200 MHzDual Channel
04
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Storage Architecture
Tiered storage: NVMe for OS and active apps, SATA SSD for frequently played games, HDDs for mass media. Fast boot, fast loads, abundant capacity.
NVMe Tier3.1TB Total
05
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Power Efficiency
The i5-8400 runs at 65W TDP — remarkably efficient for a 6-core processor. Corsair 550W provides headroom far beyond what this build demands. Stable, quiet, cool.
65W TDP550W PSU
06
🖥️
75Hz OC Display
Overclocking the AOC 19" from 60Hz to 75Hz delivers 25% more refresh rate for zero cost. Noticeably smoother cursor movement, gaming motion, and scrolling in daily use.
⚡ 75Hz Active+25% Smooth

Storage
Architecture

NVMe SSD — Faster Tier
1TB
NE-512 2280
M.2 NVMe PCIe · 2280
500GB
Samsung MZVLB512
MZVLB512HAJQ-000L7
500GB
Capacity1,000 GB
SATA SSD — Medium Tier
120GB
💿
Kingston SA400S37
SATA III · 2.5" SSD
120GB
Capacity120 GB
HDD SATA — Mass Storage
2TB
🗄️
Seagate ST500DM002
SATA HDD · 7200 RPM
500GB
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Seagate ST3500418AS
SATA HDD · 7200 RPM
500GB
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Seagate ST1000LM035
SATA HDD · 5400 RPM
1TB
Capacity2,000 GB
Total Combined Storage
3,120 GB · ~3.1 TB
2× NVMe SSD 1× SATA SSD 3× HDD 6 Drives

Capability
Assessment

WORKLOAD RATINGS
Office / Productivity95
Multitasking90
Esports Gaming75
Heavy AAA Gaming40
Streaming Capability55
BUILD STRENGTHS
75Hz Fluid Motion
Overclocked display delivers smooth, stutter-free esports gaming
🧠
6-Core Multitasking
Browser, Discord, game, and tasks all run simultaneously without lag
💾
Near-Instant Boot
Dual NVMe SSDs ensure sub-15 second boot and instant app launches
🗄️
3TB+ Media Library
Games, movies, projects, and backups — everything has dedicated space

My
Setup

⌨️
Keyboard
Zeus K001
🖱️
Primary Mouse
Attack Shark X11
🖱️
Alt Mouse
Attack Shark X3
🎙️
Microphone
BM800
🎧
Headset
QKZ AK6-X

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System RAM
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Display OC
0TB+
Total Storage
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Gaming Target