PCBuilder | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Stalker | 16 GB RAM | RTX 3050 | 500GB SSD | Windows 11
The PCBuilder Stalker is a pre-built Windows 11 gaming PC for Full HD (1080p) gaming, pairing an ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card with a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 500GB NVMe SSD. It is built in-house by PCBuilder technicians and arrives ready to play: just add a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Key features
- ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics card with ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS support
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor: 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.6GHz (up to 4.2GHz)
- Patriot 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3600MHz gaming memory
- Patriot 500GB Gen3 NVMe solid state drive
- ASUS A520M AM4 micro-ATX motherboard
- 550W power supply
- PCBuilder PROTECTOR micro-ATX chassis with tempered glass side panel
- Gigabit LAN and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
- Windows 11 Home pre-installed, with 1 month of PC Game Pass
- Norton 360 Deluxe (1-year licence, 3 devices)
What’s in the box
- PCBuilder Stalker gaming PC x1
- PCBuilder welcome guide x1
- In-transit protective foam pack x1
- 1.8 m power cable x1
Please note: monitor, keyboard and mouse are not included. Connect your monitor to the graphics card (HDMI, DisplayPort or DVI-D), not the motherboard, as the Ryzen 5 5500 has no built-in graphics. Bluetooth is not included. Remove the protective foam pack from inside the case before switching on.
Your first real gaming PC, ready to play out of the box
The PCBuilder Stalker is a pre-built Windows 11 gaming PC for Full HD (1080p) gaming. It pairs a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card with a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 500GB NVMe SSD: plug in a monitor, keyboard and mouse and start playing.
- RTX 30506GB GDDR6 graphics
- Ryzen 5 55006 cores, up to 4.2GHz
- 16GB DDR42 x 8GB, 3600MHz
- 500GB NVMesolid state drive
- Windows 11Home, pre-installed
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for Full HD gaming
The ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 has 6GB of GDDR6 memory and supports ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS, which lifts frame rates in supported games. It is a solid match for a Full HD (1080p) monitor: lighter esports titles run at high settings, while the newest, most demanding games are best played at medium settings or with DLSS switched on.
6 cores and 12 threads for play and work
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 runs at 3.6GHz and boosts up to 4.2GHz. Six cores and twelve threads leave room to game with chat, a browser and music open at the same time, and handle schoolwork, office work and light content creation without fuss.
What you need to get started
Add your own screen and gear
The Stalker is the tower only. You will need a monitor, keyboard, mouse and a headset or speakers. A Full HD (1920 x 1080) monitor suits this graphics card best.
Connecting your monitor
Use the HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a or DVI-D port on the graphics card. Older VGA-only monitors need an active adapter.
Getting online
Connect with a network cable to the Gigabit LAN port or use the dual-band Wi-Fi. Bluetooth is not included, so wireless controllers and headsets need a USB Bluetooth adapter.
16GB dual-channel RAM and a fast NVMe SSD
Two 8GB Patriot DDR4 3600MHz modules run in dual-channel mode, the 16GB sweet spot for current games. Windows and your games load from a 500GB Patriot Gen3 NVMe solid state drive, so the PC starts up in seconds rather than minutes.
A tempered glass tower that fits on or under the desk
Everything is housed in the PCBuilder PROTECTOR micro-ATX mid tower with a tempered glass side panel. At 38.5 x 20.5 x 42.5 cm it takes up little room, and the front panel gives you one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports and an audio jack within easy reach.
Windows 11, PC Game Pass and Norton included
Windows 11 Home is pre-installed, so there is no setup disc or licence to buy. You also get one month of PC Game Pass, with a library of more than 100 PC games, and Norton 360 Deluxe for one year on up to three devices.
Assembled by PCBuilder technicians
Each Stalker is built in-house by experienced technicians, then packed with protective foam inside the case so the components stay put in transit. Remove the foam pack before you switch the PC on for the first time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PCBuilder Stalker good for 1080p gaming?
Yes. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card and 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500 are built for Full HD (1080p) gaming. Esports titles run at high settings, while the newest, most demanding games are best played at medium settings or with NVIDIA DLSS switched on.
Does the Stalker come with a monitor, keyboard and mouse?
No. The box contains the PC, a 1.8 m power cable and a welcome guide. You need to add your own monitor, keyboard, mouse and headset or speakers.
Does the Stalker have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
It has Wi-Fi but not Bluetooth. Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and a Gigabit LAN port are included. Bluetooth is not part of the specification, so add a USB Bluetooth adapter if you use a wireless controller or headset.
Which monitor ports does the Stalker have?
The graphics card has HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a and DVI-D outputs. Always plug your monitor into the graphics card, not the motherboard, because the Ryzen 5 5500 has no built-in graphics.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?
Yes. The motherboard has two DDR4 memory slots, both filled by the 2 x 8GB kit, so moving to 32GB means replacing it with a 2 x 16GB kit. Computer Mania offers free labour on your first upgrade.
Is Windows already installed on the Stalker?
Yes. Windows 11 Home comes pre-installed, together with one month of PC Game Pass and a one-year Norton 360 Deluxe licence for up to three devices.
How big is the PCBuilder Stalker?
It measures 38.5 x 20.5 x 42.5 cm. The PROTECTOR case is a micro-ATX mid tower with a tempered glass side panel, so it fits on or under most desks.
Specifications
| Model | PCBuilder Stalker (PCB_STALKER_01) |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 6 cores / 12 threads, 3.6GHz (up to 4.2GHz), Socket AM4 |
| Integrated graphics | None (monitor connects to the graphics card) |
| Graphics card | ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 |
| Display outputs | 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x DVI-D |
| Motherboard | ASUS A520M, AM4, micro-ATX, 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots |
| Memory | Patriot 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3600MHz |
| Storage | Patriot 500GB Gen3 NVMe SSD |
| Power supply | 550W, non-modular, 80 PLUS Standard |
| Case | PCBuilder PROTECTOR micro-ATX mid tower, tempered glass side panel |
| Front ports | 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, HD audio |
| Networking | Gigabit LAN, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Included software | 1 month PC Game Pass, Norton 360 Deluxe (1 year, 3 devices) |
| Dimensions | 38.5 x 20.5 x 42.5 cm |
What’s in the box
- PCBuilder Stalker gaming PC
- PCBuilder welcome guide
- In-transit protective foam pack
- 1.8 m power cable
Specifications from PCBuilder, AMD and ASUS and subject to change without notice. Component brands may vary with supply. Images are for illustration. Game performance depends on the title and settings.
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