PC36 Creator Compact One | Ryzen 5 7500F + Arc B580 12GB + 32GB DDR5 | Creator PC | PC36
PC36 Creator Compact One | Ryzen 5 7500F + Arc B580 12GB + 32GB DDR5 | Creator PC | PC36
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🎨 PC36 Creator Compact One
Compact creator workstation for 1080p and light 4K editing
Creator Compact One is a small-footprint, quiet workstation built for editors, content creators and creative professionals who need reliable performance without taking up desk space. Housed in the compact Lian Li A3 with carefully chosen airflow-focused components, this system is ideal for 1080p and light 4K timelines, repurposing content, streaming, and everyday creative workloads.
📃 Specifications
- 🖥️ CPU: Ryzen 5 7500F (6 cores / 12 threads – great for 1080p and light 4K timelines, smooth basic editing and multitasking)
- ❄️ CPU Cooler: Single-tower air cooler (more reliable than liquid cooling, with dependable cooling during long renders), e.g. Thermalright Assassin X 120
- 🔲 Motherboard: B650/B850 mATX motherboard (compact form factor with stable power delivery and high-speed storage support)
- 📏 Memory/RAM: 32GB (2×16) DDR5 (capacity matters more than raw speed for creative workloads – this is the right size for most creators)
- 💾 Storage: 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (HMB or DRAM-buffered – plenty of space for OS, apps and active projects). Ask us if you want a separate drive dedicated for the OS and apps
- 🎨 Graphics Card: Intel Arc B580 12GB (modern hardware encoding and 12GB VRAM, ideal for creator apps, effects and AI tools) - we can swap for RTX 5060 8GB if you use After Effects or other CUDA heavy workloads (just ask!)
- 🧰 Case: Lian Li A3 Black Mesh (compact, airflow-focused small form factor case)
- 🌬️ Case Cooling: 4 × 120mm fans (steady, quiet airflow during long renders and exports)
- ⚡ Power Supply: 650W modular, 80+ Bronze or higher (quality PSU with headroom and cleaner cable management)
- 🪟 Operating System: As chosen by you from the listing options
- 🔌 Cabling: Stock cabling
- 🛡️ Warranty: 3 years parts & labour included
🔌 Connectivity & Expansion
- 🔌 USB Ports (rear): Minimum 2 × USB 2.0, 3 × USB 3, 1 × USB-C
- 🔌 USB Ports (front): 2 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB-C
- ⚡ Thunderbolt 4 / USB4: Not included on this model
- 📁 Remaining NVMe M.2 slots: 1
- 💽 SATA support: 2 × 2.5" drives, 0 × 3.5" drives
- 📡 Networking: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5 Gb LAN
🛠️ Popular Upgrades
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🖥️ Ryzen 7 7700 (8 cores / 16 threads) – +£130 (click/tap to learn more)
Ideal if you work with heavier projects, more effects, colour grading or background applications. The extra cores give smoother timelines and faster exports. -
❄️ Dual-tower air cooler – +£25 (click/tap to learn more)
Significantly quieter operation during long exports, with lower temperatures and more stable sustained performance. -
⚡ 850W Gold PSU – +£45 (click/tap to learn more)
Higher efficiency, quieter operation and extra headroom if you plan to upgrade to a more powerful GPU in future. - 💾 Storage upgrades — additional and larger NVMe or SATA drives are available in the listing options below.
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🔇 £200 | Acoustic Upgrade Pack (click/tap to learn more)
All case fans are replaced with Noctua silence-optimised fans, and fan curves are tuned in the BIOS for near-silent operation during editing and long renders. -
🔋 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (click/tap to learn more)
Keeps your system running for around 10 minutes during a power cut, giving you time to save work and safely shut down – essential for long renders and important client work. -
🎮 Capture cards for game or camera footage (click/tap to learn more)
Whether you're capturing console gameplay, a dual-PC setup or high-quality camera feeds, we can recommend the right capture card for your resolution, frame rate and workflow. Contact us for tailored advice. -
📷 £20 | USB Camera Capture Card 1080p60 (click/tap to learn more)
Simple plug-and-play USB capture for most HDMI-equipped cameras at up to 1080p60. You’ll also need an HDMI cable, mini-HDMI adapter and a compatible camera (not included). -
🎥 £100 | Elgato CamLink 4K60 (USB) (click/tap to learn more)
Higher-end camera capture up to 4K60 (camera-dependent). Ideal for talking-head videos, live shows and premium streaming setups. HDMI cable, mini-HDMI adapter and compatible camera required (not included). -
🗄️ NAS setups for backup & collaboration (click/tap to learn more)
From simple RAID-protected backup to multi-editor shared storage, we can design a Synology/QNAP NAS solution to match your workflow, capacity needs and budget. Contact us to discuss the right setup.
👁️ Transparency Notes
- We sometimes use generic terms (motherboard/PSU) depending on stock. Specific models confirmed via live chat.
- Pictures shown may be of another specification in the same case. Your PC will look similar but not identical.
- Intel Arc GPUs provide excellent encoding, effects acceleration and modern AV1 support, but some niche apps may still be optimised for NVIDIA CUDA. If unsure, ask us for tailored advice.
🎯 What is this PC best for?
- 1080p video editing
- Light 4K editing
- YouTube content creation
- Streaming and screen recording
- Photo editing & graphic design
- Everyday creative work & multitasking
💬 Need help?
Not sure if this is the right spec for your workflow? Ping us on live chat — we’ll help you choose the perfect creator PC.
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Straight to the point - we make video, we edit photos. We know the specs that work
We've designed our Creator Series to only show the sensible options - crafted for reliability and performance
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Every system is hand-built in Torquay, UK by PC36 - combining clean design, quiet performance, and exceptional reliability
Creator PCs use similar hardware to gaming PCs, so they will actually game nicely on the side too!
🛠️ Customisation and Upgrades
If there is a change or upgrade you would like to make that can't be done directly from the listing, please contact us and we'll make it happen 😎
🔑 Easy Set-up
PC36 systems are the easiest to own. Simply plug it in, power it on, and use. No fiddling, no setup screens, no driver hunts. We deliver a clean Windows install with the latest drivers pre-installed, so you’re creating straight out of the box.
✅ Testing
Every PC36 system undergoes rigorous stress testing before it leaves our workshop. We push it harder than you ever will — if it fails, we don’t ship it.
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How Long Until I Get My PC?
Build time is typically 7-10 days
Shipping time is typically 3 days
Most orders are delivered within 10-14 days. If you need it faster please get in touch
If you pay by bank transfer, we can build your PC faster, knocking 2-3 days off the standard completion time
In rare circumstances where availability is low, there may be a delay - we will contact you if so. Rest assured, your payment is not actually taken until stock is confirmed
Delivery and Packaging
Most PCs are delivered via DPD
Delivery is normally made on weekdays. You can change the delivery day (including weekends) via the tracking number or DPD app
PC36 has a unique triple-secure shipping method:
- The interior of the PC is protected with Instapak
- The PC is placed within the case box with foam inserts
- Then a larger second box is padded. The case box is placed inside this box for additional protection
We include as many of the individual component boxes as we can fit in the package, because it helps you with resale value down the line
Please note shipments cannot be delivered to a "safeplace" nor to a neighbour. They must be received by a resident only
Further shipping policy details here
Trusted Brands
Due to stock variability, it is not always possible to specify the exact model of SSD/Motherboard/Power Supply/Board partner graphics card model in every listing, although they will always fulfil the spec/chipset described on the listing.
PC36 is a premium brand. We will only ever use components that make sense for a long term, stable, and performant system. That said, we are always happy to confirm the exact model we will use via live chat just before you purchase
See our Trusted brand list here
Warranty
PC36 offers a gold-standard 3-year warranty on all PCs
This covers component and assembly faults
It does not cover accidental, liquid, or vandalism damage, nor overclocking.
User error including pirated software or viruses is not covered
Repair/replacement is attempted first, and if unable to/uneconomical a refund may be offered
Returns Policy
Returns are accepted within 14 calendar days of delivery, with the following conditions:
- Buyer bears responsibility for return postage cost (unless faulty), and responsibility for the safety/condition of the parcel on its journey back to us
- All serial numbers are recorded and any discrepancies will void the return
- The PC and packaging must be returned in saleable as new condition. All packaging and accessories must be included in the return or it will be void
- Refunds are sent directly to the payment method used for the order
See the full returns policy here
Payment Methods
We accept:
- Direct bank transfer (add to cart and instructions are given)
- Debit/credit card
- PayPal Credit available by contacting us
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Bank transfer costs us 0% in transaction fees
Debit/credit card costs us 2% in transaction fees
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