Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D good for gaming?

Yes. It is one of the best gaming CPUs available, with 8 cores and a large cache that helps frame rates in games. It is weaker than high-core Intel chips for heavy video rendering.

It handles 1440p comfortably and many titles at 4K with settings tuned. Heavy ray-traced 4K games will need upscaling or lower settings on the 16GB card.

Is 32GB of RAM enough?

Yes for gaming, streaming and most editing. Only very large projects or many heavy apps at once will push past it.

What comes in the box?

The tower with Windows 11 Home installed, plus an iBUYPOWER RGB keyboard and optical mouse. A monitor is not included.

Can I upgrade it later?

Yes. The standard desktop parts, 750W power supply and mesh case leave room for more storage and a GPU swap, though the CPU socket limits future processor upgrades.

Is it good for streaming?

Yes. The 8-core CPU and 16GB GPU can game and encode a stream at the same time, and 32GB of RAM covers a browser and chat alongside.

Where is the iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop PC cheapest?

At Amazon, for $1,499.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop PC?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings. Buyers like: Good starting gaming computer; Everything runs fine; GPU is a good standard graphics card for modern games. Common complaints: 16GB RAM feels limiting when multitasking; Only good for beginners.

Where can I buy the iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop PC?

3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Improvemint Financial, Amazon.

iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop PC Price History: Lowest $1,499.99

What reviewers say

4.9 / 518 ratings

Buyers rate it highly and call it a good starting gaming PC that runs everything fine. The main complaints are that it feels beginner-oriented and that memory can feel tight when multitasking.

What people mention

PerformancePraisedOwners say games and everyday tasks run fine out of the box.
Beginner fitMixedCalled a good starting PC, but some say it is only good for beginners.
MemoryCriticisedSome buyers say memory feels limiting when multitasking.
Graphics cardPraisedThe GPU is described as a good standard card for modern games.

From Improvemint Financial

Intel Core Ultra 9 285 24-core processor for advanced gaming, complex modeling and HD video editing
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB dedicated graphics with DLSS 4
32GB DDR5 RGB 5200MHz system memory for multitasking
2TB NVMe solid state drive for fast boot and load times
Wi-Fi ready with Windows 11 Home installed
Includes iBUYPOWER RGB gaming keyboard and mouse

Returns: Returns start with us, not at a Best Buy store
Shipping: Most orders ship within a few business days; tracking available in your account and often by email
In the box: Gaming keyboard, Mouse

About the iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop PC

Level up your setup with the iBUYPOWER SBI9N5702, the perfect gaming PC build for someone looking to upgrade their desktop computer system for video games, editing, and streaming. This prebuilt iBUYPOWER Gaming PC utilizes professionally vetted components to create a high-performing desktop machine. Take gaming and content creation to a new level on an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, featuring performance boosts and AI (artificial intelligence) in gaming, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB graphics card. Enjoy fast load times and ample storage space on a 2TB NVMe solid-state drive. Multitask like no other thanks to 32GB DDR5 RGB RAM. The PC is even Wi-Fi Ready and comes with Windows 11 Home installed so you can plug in and game right away. Discover the gamer experience and upgrade your RGB setup thanks to the included iBUYPOWER gaming keyboard and mouse. To keep your computer cool and quiet at full power, the SBI9N5702 boasts the new Tower Air Cooler AC5, a performance air fan CPU cooler with PC stats displayed, and RGB fans in a premium iBUYPOWER Slate case.