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ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC vs Velztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop

The ABS Aqua is the stronger gaming machine. Its RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB of VRAM and the i7-14700F beat the Pilum's 8 GB RTX 5060 and Ryzen 7 5700X in most games, and the 16 GB card has real headroom for high textures and 1440p. The Pilum counters with 32 GB of DDR4, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6E, and its 8 GB card is fine for 1080p. Owners of both lines report the usual prebuilt trade-offs: adequate airflow, basic motherboards and power supplies, and little upgrade room beyond RAM and storage.

  • Choose the ABS Aqua if you want the faster graphics card and CPU for 1440p gaming and don't need Bluetooth.
  • Choose the Velztorm Pilum if you multitask heavily, want 32 GB of RAM out of the box, and game at 1080p.

Prices

  • ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC: $1,427.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Velztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop: $1,299.99 at Best Buy (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Velztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop is $128.00 cheaper than the ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
ABS
ABS Aqua Prebuilt Gaming PC

ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC

ABS Aqua Prebuilt Gaming PC

$1,427.99at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB VRAM handles high textures and 1440p
  • i7-14700F has far more cores for gaming and streaming
  • DDR5 memory and a stated 650 W power supply
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Home included
Cons
  • No Bluetooth
  • Only 16 GB of RAM, tight for heavy multitasking
  • Basic prebuilt cooling and upgrade headroom
Velztorm
Velztorm Pilum Pre-Built Gaming Desktop PC

Velztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop

Velztorm Pilum Pre-Built Gaming Desktop PC

$1,299.99at Best BuyChecked 21 h ago
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Pros
  • 32 GB of RAM out of the box
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6E built in
  • 8-core Ryzen 7 5700X is solid for 1080p gaming
  • 1 TB SSD and Windows 11 Home included
Cons
  • RTX 5060 with only 8 GB VRAM limits high-texture and 1440p play
  • Older DDR4 memory
  • Power supply rating not stated

What separates them

ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PCVelztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB VRAMGeForce RTX 5060 with 8 GB VRAM
ProcessorIntel Core i7-14700F, 20 coresAMD Ryzen 7 5700X, 8 cores
Memory16 GB DDR532 GB DDR4
WirelessWi-Fi only, no BluetoothWi-Fi 6E plus Bluetooth
Memory generationDDR5, faster and newerDDR4, older and slower
Power supply650 WNot specified
Storage1 TB NVMe SSD1 TB SSD
Gaming at 1440pComfortable with 16 GB VRAMLimited by 8 GB VRAM

Price history

$1,599.99$1,299.99
Nov 8Nov 10
  • ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC: lowest $1,599.99 on Nov 8 at Newegg; $1,599.99 on Nov 10.
  • Velztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop: lowest $1,299.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy; $1,299.99 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC

  • NeweggNew

    In stock

    $1,599.99Free shippingChecked 22 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by newegg (99.6% positive, 1,000,000 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $1,427.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • WalmartNew

    Out of stockSold by Newegg Inc.Returns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $1,599.99Free shippingChecked 22 h ago
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Velztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop

  • Best BuyNew

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    $1,299.99Free shippingChecked 21 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PCVelztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop
BluetoothNoYes
Windows VersionWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
ProcessorIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen 7
Graphics Memory16 GB8 GB
SSD Size1 TB1 TB
Graphics Card NvidiaGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 5060
Hard DriveSSDSSD
Memory TypeDDR5DDR4
Processor Model14700F5700X
Operating SystemWindowsWindows
RAM16 GB32 GB
colorBlackBlack
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SpecABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PCVelztorm Pilum Gaming Desktop
TouchscreenNo—
Optical DriveNo—
Wi-FiYes—
PSU Power (W)650—
TypeTower—
Processor Speed (GHz)—3.4
Processor Cores—8
Wi-Fi Standard—Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

What reviewers say

ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC

Owner feedback on ABS prebuilts is mixed.

What people mention
  • ValuePraisedOwners say the combination of i7 and RTX 5060 Ti is hard to match in a self-build at the same level.
  • SetupPraisedBuyers report it starts and plays games with little more than signing in to Windows.
  • Build qualityCriticisedSome owners report loose cables or fans that needed reseating on arrival.
  • NoiseMixedUnder load the fans are audible; some find it acceptable, others swap the cooler.

Questions and answers

Which is better for 1440p gaming?
The ABS Aqua. The RTX 5060 Ti's 16 GB of VRAM and the i7-14700F give it a clear edge at 1440p, where 8 GB cards like the Pilum's RTX 5060 start to struggle with high textures.
Is 32 GB of RAM worth choosing the Pilum?
Only if you keep many browser tabs, run virtual machines or edit large files. For gaming alone, 16 GB of DDR5 in the ABS is enough, and DDR5 is faster than the Pilum's DDR4.
Which lasts longer before needing an upgrade?
The ABS Aqua, mainly because of its 16 GB graphics card. 8 GB of VRAM is already a limit in some new games, so the Pilum's GPU will feel old sooner.
Do I need Bluetooth?
The ABS has no Bluetooth, so wireless headphones and controllers need a USB adapter or a dongle. The Pilum has Bluetooth built in.
Which is better for streaming and video editing?
The ABS. The i7-14700F's extra cores and the 16 GB card help encoding and rendering. The Pilum's 32 GB of RAM helps with large projects but its 8-core CPU and 8 GB GPU are weaker.
Can I upgrade either one later?
Both are tower prebuilts with limited headroom. RAM and storage are easy to swap; the power supply and motherboard are basic on both, so a big GPU upgrade may need a new PSU.

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