{"product_id":"the-rascal","title":"The Rascal","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ppn-listing\" class=\"ppn-listing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-strip\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero cut-corner\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Rascal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eAll the glow, with a wild side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subline\"\u003eThe little sibling to The Tom, built for the same energy at a friendlier price, with a Jungle Leopard cooler and fans and a custom 4 inch screen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eRyzen 5 5500\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eRTX 3070 8GB, black or white edition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e2 x 8GB DDR4 3200MHz, colour matched (Refurbished, 12 month warranty)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e1TB Gen3 NVMe SSD\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eJungle Leopard 360mm AIO with 4 inch custom screen\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eBlack or White Build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eAbout This Build\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rascal was built for anyone who wants a standout gaming PC without spending Tom money. Full ARGB ecosystem, custom sleeved cables running through the case, and a statement piece 360mm AIO cooler in a Jungle Leopard finish, with a built in 4 inch custom screen that can show your own images and video. The matching Jungle Leopard fans complete the look. It is available in black or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference under the hood compared with The Tom is memory. The Tom runs 32GB of memory across 4 sticks, while The Rascal uses 16GB across 2 sticks, with both colour matched to your build, alongside a slightly lower CPU and an older generation graphics card. For day to day gaming The Rascal holds its own, though The Tom has more headroom for heavy multitasking or streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is genuine and tested before it goes in. Where we have used a refurbished part (the memory and the graphics card) that is disclosed openly below, and each one is fully checked and covered the same as new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eBuild Highlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eCores and Threads\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e6C \/ 12T\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eVideo Memory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e8GB GDDR6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eSystem Memory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2 x 8GB DDR4 3200MHz, colour matched (Refurbished, 12 month warranty)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e1TB Gen3 NVMe SSD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eCooling Style\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eJungle Leopard AIO and fans with a 4 inch custom screen for images and video\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eColour Choice\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eBlack or White, chosen with the Color option\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eFull Specification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 5 5500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eGraphics Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eRTX 3070 8GB, black or white edition to match your chosen colour (refurbished, fully tested)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMotherboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eA520M (black)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e2 x 8GB DDR4 3200MHz, colour matched to your build (Refurbished, 12 month warranty)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#ff79c8;font-weight:800;\"\u003eRAM LIGHTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRGB RAM is not included as standard. Available as an optional upgrade only.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e1TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen3). A single 2TB NVMe SSD upgrade is available for an extra £140 (select it with the Storage option).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eJungle Leopard 360mm AIO with a 4 inch custom screen for images and video, and matching Jungle Leopard ARGB fans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCase Fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eJungle Leopard ARGB fans throughout, synced via an ARGB controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eCIT Concept, black or white to match your chosen colour\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eCiT FX Pro ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1 750W 80 Plus Bronze, colour matched to your build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eNetworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAX900 USB WiFi and Bluetooth adapter included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eCustom RGB sleeved cabling throughout, just like The Tom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eGenuine Windows 11, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003ePerformance Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese figures are indicative averages at 1080p on high settings, based on typical results for this CPU and GPU pairing. Your own results will move around depending on drivers, in game settings and background apps, but this gives you an honest idea of what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eFortnite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAround 130 to 150 FPS on high settings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eGrand Theft Auto V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAround 110 to 130 FPS on high settings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCall of Duty Warzone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAround 100 to 115 FPS on high settings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eApex Legends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAround 110 to 130 FPS on high settings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eValorant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eWell over 250 FPS, plenty for a high refresh monitor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCyberpunk 2077\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAround 65 to 80 FPS on medium to high settings, no ray tracing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-panel cut-corner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Trumps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest breakdown of where this build shines and where it sits in the range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eGaming Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e75\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e55\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 55%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eWow Factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e85\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 85%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eStreaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e50\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e60\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 60%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eQuestions People Ask\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e🤔 How does this compare to The Tom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tom steps up to a Ryzen 5 5600 and an RTX 5060, and runs 32GB of memory rather than The Rascal's 16GB. If budget allows, The Tom gives you a bit more headroom, but The Rascal gets you a very similar gaming experience for less, with its own Jungle Leopard look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e🐆 What is special about the Jungle Leopard cooler and fans?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rascal comes with a Jungle Leopard 360mm AIO cooler and matching Jungle Leopard ARGB fans. The 4 inch custom screen on the cooler can show your own images and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e🎨 Does The Rascal come in other colours?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rascal is available in black or white. Choose your colour with the Color option. The case, graphics card, memory and power supply match your chosen colour, and the motherboard is always black. The cooler and fans are Jungle Leopard on both colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e♻️ Is the refurbished memory and graphics card safe to use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Both parts are fully tested before going into your build and are covered the same as any new component. Using select refurbished parts is how we keep The Rascal at this price without cutting corners on the parts that matter for performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e🎮 What can I expect from this in games?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth 1080p gaming across most popular titles, with room to push into 1440p in many games. See the performance guide above for real figures rather than marketing claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"logo\"\u003ePink Parsnip Computers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by hand in the UK. Every PC tested before it leaves us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pink Parsnip Computers","offers":[{"title":"White \/ 1TB","offer_id":60322095497600,"sku":null,"price":1087.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2TB","offer_id":60322095530368,"sku":null,"price":1227.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 1TB","offer_id":60322230206848,"sku":null,"price":1087.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2TB","offer_id":60322230239616,"sku":null,"price":1227.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/7390\/7072\/files\/TheRascalCover.png?v=1793819742","url":"https:\/\/www.pinkparsnipcomputers.co.uk\/products\/the-rascal","provider":"Pink Parsnip Computers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}