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The Glow Up

The Glow Up

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12-Month Warranty + Manufacturer Warranty Every Pink Parsnip gaming PC includes our 12-month warranty as standard, whether it contains brand new or approved refurbished components. Brand new components also retain their applicable manufacturer's warranty, giving you additional protection beyond our 12-month cover.
Built, Tested & Optimised Every system is stress tested, benchmarked and fully optimised before dispatch — drivers, XMP and Secure Boot all configured.
Windows 11 Fully Activated All PCs come with Windows 11 fully installed and activated. A copy of your licence key is stored inside a Pink Parsnip folder on your PC.
New & Approved Refurbished Parts Any refurbished components are clearly listed in the product specification and thoroughly tested prior to dispatch.
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  • Memory Upgrades Higher capacity RAM for smoother multitasking, streaming and demanding games.
  • RGB & Visual Upgrades Extra fans, lighting, cable styling and finishing touches to make your build stand out.
  • Cooling Upgrades Improved airflow and premium AIO options for quieter running, lower temperatures and a more premium appearance.
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PINK PARSNIP COMPUTERS LISTING // THE-GLOW-UP

✨ The Glow Up | Intel i5-8500 | GTX 1650 4GB, Black (Refurbished) | 16GB DDR4 | 500GB SSD

A starter PC with full synced ARGB, front to back.

Real 1080p gaming performance wrapped in a fully synced RGB showcase build.

Intel Core i5-8500, 6 cores and 6 threadsGTX 1650 4GB, Black (Refurbished) dedicated graphics2 x 8GB DDR4 3200MHz, colour matched to build (Refurbished, 12 month warranty)500GB 3D NAND SSD

The Glow Up takes our proven First Boot starter platform and wraps it in a fully synced ARGB showcase build, for anyone who wants their first gaming PC to look as good as it performs.

The Intel Core i5-8500 pairs with a dedicated GTX 1650 4GB, Black (Refurbished) graphics card for real 1080p gaming performance. 16GB of dual channel DDR4 memory and a 500GB SSD keep everyday use fast and responsive, while four ARGB fans and an ARGB cooler run through a single 6-port hub with 12 lighting effects, all controlled from one button.

💻 Best ForFirst time PC gamers who want strong esports performance with a full RGB look
🚀 Performance LevelStrong 1080p esports performance with dedicated graphics fitted as standard
⚙️ Core SpecIntel Core i5-8500 with GTX 1650 4GB, Black (Refurbished) dedicated graphics
💾 Memory and Storage2 x 8GB DDR4 3200MHz, colour matched to build (Refurbished, 12 month warranty) with a 500GB SSD
🌈 Fully Synced ARGB4 case fans and CPU cooler synced through a single 6-port hub with 12 lighting effects
🔧 Genuinely CompliantWindows 11 Home with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled, no bypass required
CPUIntel Core i5-8500 with 6 cores and 6 threads (refurbished)
GRAPHICSGTX 1650 4GB, Black (Refurbished) single fan, dedicated graphics (refurbished)
MOTHERBOARDH310M chipset motherboard (refurbished)
MEMORY2 x 8GB DDR4 3200MHz, colour matched to build (Refurbished, 12 month warranty)
STORAGE500GB Fikwot FX815 SATA SSD
COOLINGIce Blade Black CPU cooler, 120mm ARGB PWM fan, 4 x 6mm heat pipes, 190W TDP
CASEWhite Micro-ATX case with darkened tempered glass panels, 4 ARGB fans and 6-port ARGB hub
CASE LIGHTING4 x 12cm inner-ring ARGB fans (3 front, 1 rear) plus CPU cooler fan, all synced via 6-port ARGB hub with 12 lighting effects, controlled by case button
POWER SUPPLYPowercool Edge 550W (white or black, 80 Plus, Japanese main capacitor)
CONNECTIVITYAX900 WiFi and Bluetooth adapter included
OPERATING SYSTEMWindows 11 Home activated, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled
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 Glow Up 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.

FULLY SYNCED ARGB4 case fans and the CPU cooler all run through one 6-port hub, with 12 lighting effects controlled from a single button.
REAL DEDICATED GRAPHICSA genuine GTX 1650 4GB, Black (Refurbished) graphics card, not just built in graphics, for proper 1080p gaming.
STRONGER COOLINGA 190W TDP rated cooler with 4 heat pipes gives this build extra thermal headroom over our standard starter cooler.
FAST SSD STORAGEA 500GB 3D NAND SSD keeps Windows, apps and everyday tasks feeling quick and responsive.

🌈 Full Front to Back Lighting

The Glow Up's white case features darkened tempered glass front and side panels, with 3 ARGB fans mounted behind the tinted front panel and a 4th ARGB fan at the rear.

All 4 fans plus the CPU cooler's ARGB fan run through the case's built in 6-port hub, giving you 12 lighting effects controlled from a single button, fully synced across the whole build.

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Gaming Power55
Wow Factor75
Speed60
Upgrade Path35
Streaming45
🎯 Who is this PC for?

The Glow Up is built for first time PC gamers who want strong esports performance in a build that really shows off, with fully synced ARGB lighting throughout.

It is also a capable everyday machine for browsing, office work and streaming video.

🌈 How does the ARGB lighting work?

The case includes 4 ARGB fans, 3 mounted behind the tinted front panel and 1 at the rear, plus a 6-port ARGB hub.

The CPU cooler's ARGB fan is also connected into the same hub, so all lighting stays in sync. There are 12 lighting effects to choose from, controlled with a single button on the case.

🎮 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.

📦 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.

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Please read the exact specification shown on this listing carefully before ordering. The cover photo and additional images may show optional upgrades chosen by a previous customer, such as RGB fan strips, RGB memory, a different cooler, additional case fans or extra RGB lighting. These are not included as standard unless they are specifically listed in the specification above.

Because every PC is made to order, many customers choose to personalise their build. We will never supply a specification lower than the one advertised on this listing.

We specify the exact motherboard, power supply, case and other components wherever possible. However, due to stock availability and fluctuations in the PC hardware market, we do not guarantee a particular brand or exact model of graphics card or RAM unless this is specifically stated in the listing.

The graphics card chipset, memory capacity, RAM capacity, speed and overall specification will always meet the specification advertised. Where a particular brand or model is unavailable, an equivalent component of the same specification and performance level will be used.

Because of the range of options we offer and the number of new models we regularly introduce, the cover image may occasionally be a 3D rendered representation rather than a photograph of the exact build. We make these renders as accurate as possible, but there may be small visual differences between the image and the finished PC.

If you have any questions about the specification, component brands or how your PC will look before ordering, please contact us by WhatsApp, phone or email and we will be happy to confirm everything with you.

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