CyberPowerPC - Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 1TB SSD - Black

Name: CyberPowerPC - Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 1TB SSD - Black
Brand: CyberPowerPC
SKU: 6479749
Rating: 4.2 (200 reviews)

Model: SLC8400BSTV3

SKU: 6479749

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Key Specs
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 9 5000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
General
- Brand: CyberPowerPC
- Model Number: SLC8400BSTV3
- Product Name: Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 1TB SSD
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2021
Processor
- Processor Brand: AMD
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 9 5000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 5900X
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.7 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 12-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: NVMe (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR4 SDRAM (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 3000 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 128 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 10.0 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Operating System Architecture: 64-bit (An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware, software resources, and programs in conjunction with the system's processor. 64-bit operating systems can handle more data at once than 32-bit systems, resulting in faster speeds, more effiency, and overall improved performance.)
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 2
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 8
- Number Of PS/2 Ports: 1
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AC (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ethernet Card: 10/100/1000 (Also known as an Ethernet adapter, this card plugs into a computer's motherboard and enables it to access an Ethernet network. Ethernet data transmission speeds are measured in Mbps (megabits per second) and Gbps (gigabits per second). For example, a 10/100 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps, while a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps and has a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Liquid
Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 800 watts
Expansion
- Number Of Internal 2.5" Bays: 2
- Number Of Internal 3.5" Bays: 2
Features
- Media Card Reader: false (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Customizable Case Lighting: true
- Audio Technology: 7.1-channel surround
Dimensions
- Product Height: 19.3 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 8.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 17.9 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 31 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Keyboard Included: true
- Mouse Included: true
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 811842074803

Stay ahead of the pack with this liquid-cooled CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme gaming desktop. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM blend unhindered performance with responsive multitasking for smooth gameplay, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card renders modern titles at high setting. This CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme gaming desktop features a 1TB SSD for rapid load and boot times.

Windows 11 Home operating system: Brings back the Start menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, such as the Edge web browser that lets you mark up web pages on your screen.
Ryzen 9 processor: Imagine, design, and create without boundaries. The powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor features machine intelligence that anticipates your needs. Discover true responsiveness with 12 cores and 24 threads for the ultimate performance.
16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming: Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM let you smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games, video-editing applications, numerous programs, and browser tabs at the same time.
1TB solid-state drive (NVMe): Save files fast, and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, this NVMe SSD is ideal for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups and more.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card: Built with enhanced Ray Tracing Cores and Tensor Cores, new streaming multiprocessors, and high-speed 10GB GDDR6 memory, it gives you the power you need to rip through demanding games.
G-SYNC compatible for smooth gameplay: The NVIDIA G-SYNC technology synchronizes the refresh rates in compatible monitors to the GPU in your PC, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag. (Monitors sold separately.)
Eight USB ports: Quick plug-and-play connectivity for your devices and accessories.
Wireless and wired network connectivity: Built-in high-speed wireless LAN connects to your network on the most common Wi-Fi standards. The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port plugs into wired networks.
Multidisplay capability: Connect one monitor, or add a second monitor to double your viewing space for work and games. (Monitors sold separately.)
Additional ports: HDMI output for a high-definition monitor or HDTV, two DisplayPort outputs, audio jack, one PS/2 port for keyboard or mouse.
Windows 11 Home operating system: Brings back the Start menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, such as the Edge web browser that lets you mark up web pages on your screen.
Ryzen 9 processor: Imagine, design, and create without boundaries. The powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor features machine intelligence that anticipates your needs. Discover true responsiveness with 12 cores and 24 threads for the ultimate performance.
16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming: Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM let you smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games, video-editing applications, numerous programs, and browser tabs at the same time.
1TB solid-state drive (NVMe): Save files fast, and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, this NVMe SSD is ideal for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups and more.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card: Built with enhanced Ray Tracing Cores and Tensor Cores, new streaming multiprocessors, and high-speed 10GB GDDR6 memory, it gives you the power you need to rip through demanding games.
G-SYNC compatible for smooth gameplay: The NVIDIA G-SYNC technology synchronizes the refresh rates in compatible monitors to the GPU in your PC, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag. (Monitors sold separately.)
Eight USB ports: Quick plug-and-play connectivity for your devices and accessories.
Wireless and wired network connectivity: Built-in high-speed wireless LAN connects to your network on the most common Wi-Fi standards. The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port plugs into wired networks.
Multidisplay capability: Connect one monitor, or add a second monitor to double your viewing space for work and games. (Monitors sold separately.)
Additional ports: HDMI output for a high-definition monitor or HDTV, two DisplayPort outputs, audio jack, one PS/2 port for keyboard or mouse.

Whats Included

CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 1TB SSD
Power cord
Keyboard
Mouse
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 1TB SSD
Power cord
Keyboard
Mouse

Q: What power supply is used in this PC? Watts? Who is mother board manufacturer / Board model number? Can 3200 Mhz. ram be used on this?

A: Equipped motherboard is Asus Prime x570 Pro, the pc comes with 3200 Mhz ram (16gb 2x8). No idea on brand of PSU but it appears to be 750w.

Q: Can the case handle a 280mm AIO (side, top or front)?

A: I'll answer my own question... it appears that it can handle a 280mm AIO on the top.

Q: Can you tell me what motherboard this comes with?

A: Mine came with an Asus X-570 Prime Pro

Q: What is the maximum RAM speed of the motherboard on this pc? It says 3000mhz on the specs, but others have mentioned that it comes with 16gb, 3200mhz. Please clarify. Thank you.

A: Mine came with 16gb Teamgroup Vulcan 3200mhz ram. Bought 32gb more fairly cheap to bump it up. Machine runs great.

Q: Hi! ' Can anyone tell me if the RTX 3080 inside this build is an LHR card? Thanks

A: Yes it appears that most will be LHR.

Q: I want to update the cooling system, however I'm note sure it's possible that I can put CORSAIR-ICUE H150I 360mm into this case?

A: You can mount 360mm on front or top of case

Q: With regards to CyberPower SLC8400BSTV3 (Gamer Supreme/AMD Ryzen9 5900X RTX3080 Mem16; 1. Brand/type of coolant? 2. coolant tubes show coming bottom to top. Is this correct? 3. How many fans? 4. What kind of supply (bronze or gold) and how many watts?

A: Single Dual Fan Rad AIO off the CPU exhausts out the Back out the machine -Cooler Master 120mm's on each side of RAD. Tubes circle down form CPU to Exhaust RAD Fans. Unknown brand / Type of coolant. PSU is APEVIA 1000 watt 80+ Gold. 1 open M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 SSD Available along with 2x PCIe x16's one being an x8 and the other an x4 - Mine had the open x1 slot filled with a WiFi / Bluetooth card installed. Interestingly enough; the 1Tb M.2 NVMe OS SSD is a WD SN550 which is a PCIe x3 - I haven't decided yet whether I'm going to replace that with a Samsung PCIe x4 M.2 SSD 980 like I have in the second M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Lower Slot.

Q: Received my CyberPowerPC, Out of the box 3 RGB lights are not working (2 fan lights and the Liquid Cooler.) Has this happened to anyone else? I downloaded the Armory Crate w/Aura, Bios, and checked wire connections, HELP! Liquid Cooler not detected.

A: Look at the motherboard manual, make sure the fans are connected properly or in the right slot. Open the back panel and verify fans are connected properly. It states to verify connection, that may have been moved due to during shipping.

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop's performance, GPU, and build quality, frequently praising its value for the price. However, some customers reported issues with the cooling system and fans, suggesting potential airflow problems. A few also mentioned the case as an area for improvement.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Setup for Davinci Resolve Users
Add RAM to 32Gb Min for Fusion otherwise this setup w/ the Asus Prime X570 MOBO w/ Gigabyte RTX3080, 1TB WD Blue SSD C: Drive & included Mouse / Mechanical Keyboard & Bluetooth Card w/ Antenna w/ it's AIO Water Cooling is good to go with your Monitor. Comes with a USB card to Register, is quiet and will handle all your needs at a good price. I'm switching out with 3600 DDR4 RAM as others have just to insure it will handle Blender/Fusion w/o a Problem, but you would be hard pressed to out do these Specs at this price elsewhere. There is a sticker on it that says to use the First HDMI slot but I had to use the Second slot to get my 4k HDR TV to show the screen. Be sure to do all your updates including the Nvidia driver. There are PCIE slots left to add on (say an Intensity Pro Card for Clean out Feed) & cables included for HDD's as well as a second SSD slot free.
Posted 3 years ago by Medicfl1
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Serious issues, but would buy again in this market
Summary: This desktop gaming computer is drastically overpriced and has some quality issues, but given the current state of the GPU market, the consumer would be hard-pressed to do better. While I would have given this PC a five-star rating, I sadly had to reduce my rating to three stars, due to the quality control issues as well as the lack of customer support from CyberPowerPC. That said, the consumer can fix most of the shortcomings with some time and additional cost, but at this price point, CyberPowerPC should have done much better. Background: I am a typical home consumer / gamer, with a moderate level of computer knowledge, who is not being compensated for this review. I purchase a new computer and/or game console every few years, and I don’t do much research until a few weeks prior to a new purchase. I have owned dozens of game consoles, desktop PCs, and laptop PCs over the years, but this is actually my first true gaming PC. My setup: While CyberPowerPC delivers slightly different component parts on each PC (based on market availability), other reviewers here received much the same parts as I did. I received: CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 5900X); MOBO (ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming 4 WiFi AX); GPU (GIGABYTE Gaming OC GeForce RTX 3080); PS (Apevia 1000W 80+ Gold); SSD (ADATA SX6000LNP 1TB PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280); Case (CyberPowerPC Mid-tower Gaming Case with 2 x RGB Strips); RAM (TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16; AOI (CoolerMaster ML120L RGB V2); Fans (3 x CyberPowerPC); Wired Keyboard and Wired Mouse (CyberPowerPC). {4+ to 5- Stars for core components} Discussion: As shipped, this PC had pretty decent component parts (with some exceptions), but the performance was quite poor. If it were not for the built-in safety features, this thing might have gone up in smoke in the short term or fizzled out earlier than it should have in the long term. As shipped, my Celsius readings without load were GPU (45); CPU (54) M/B (37); and SB (58). After loading Cyberpunk 2077 at around 60 fps (4k), my readings skyrocketed to GPU (88); CPU (91); M/B (52); and SB (63). In addition to the cooling issue, the PC was also quite loud. {Minus stars for heat and noise} At the suggestion of several of the other reviewers, I took a closer look at the fan installation. Although it was indicated that CyberPowerPC had rectified the situation, I found that my PC had shipped with a a total of four case fans (two attached to the AIO and two attached to the side of the case), and that all of them were blowing air into the case. So apparently, at least for my PC, the fan placement issue remained unchanged. To fix the problem, I reversed the two fans on the AIO to blow the air outward and I moved the two fans from the side of the case to the front of the case (blowing inward). As suggested by other reviewers, this little fix made SIGNIFICANT changes to the heat problem. My new readings without load were GPU (45); CPU (37) M/B (32); and SB (53), and with load GPU (68); CPU (67); M/B (39); and SB (51). While this fix did not cost any additional money, it did take my time and I find it completely unacceptable that I was left to educate myself and to fix this as a consumer, especially at this price point. I am not a professional, but after the fix, I believe the heat levels were not fantastic, but they were adequate for a prebuilt PC. {Minus stars for consumer research and repairs} After making the fix, I believe the PC would meet the basic expectations of most users and would be a good value for a prebuilt gaming computer AS PRICED ONE YEAR AGO (under $2,000 at BestBuy). With the current pricing (approaching $3,000), the value is a bit more of a stretch. While I do recognize that the price increase is on par with the price increase of GPUs offered by third party sellers, the simple reality is that there has not been a significant change in the MSRP during the same period. In other words, I’m calling into question whether the cost to put the PC together has changed, or if CyberPowerPC hasn’t simply increased their profit. That aside, unless you are one of the lucky few who scores a GPU at MSRP though BestBuy or elsewhere, or unless you are willing to wait out the market, then you will be hard-pressed to do much better than this. {Minus stars for price inflation} My upgrades: As discussed above, I feel the computer is adequate as shipped (after moving the fans), but it was a bit short of what I personally was looking for. Most of the core components were actually on par with what I would have used if I were to construct the PC myself, but the minor components left something to be desired. Specifically, while 16k RAM and 1TB SDD might be perfectly adequate for many users, I opted for to: 1) replace the RAM (G. Skill Trident Z Neo Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin SDRAM PC4-28800 DDR4 3600-CL16); 2) add another SDD (SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB - M.2 NVMe Interface Internal Solid-State Drive); and 3) to replace the wired mouse and keyboard with wireless versions. Of course, in doing so I ended up costing myself some cash by not using some of the items that shipped with the unit, but that is always an issue with purchasing a pre-built PC, and those upgrades were entirely by my choice. {Neutral stars for upgrades} Noise issue: With some investigation, I determined that the excessive noise was due to two fan issues. The first was that the software had not been optimized by CyberPowerPC prior to shipping, so basically the fans were running at full force with or without load. I was able to rectify the issue by adjusting the settings in the BIOS and in the motherboard software that I downloaded online. The second issue was that the cheap CyberPowerPC case fans were rattling and making a bunch of noise. I imagine I could have contacted them about a replacement, but I already had attempted to contact them (as discussed below), so I did not bother. As mentioned above, while I was mostly happy with the core components they used, it was the lesser components like these fans that I was displeased with. At this price point and with solid core components, was it really worth it to save a few bucks on a fan? {Minus stars for cheap minor parts} Customer service: Prior to purchasing the PC, but after reading the reviews, I was concerned that the cooling might be acceptable, but I knew that I wanted to further improve the performance because I plan to keep this computer for several years (long after the warrantee expires). Unfortunately, after placing my order, I noticed on the pictures at BestBuy that there was a tag that said the warrantee would be invalidated if the AIO was replaced. Since I wanted to have the ability to make the change, I emailed CyberPowerPC to find out if that was in fact true. That said, after receiving the PC, I realized the tag was placed by the AIO manufacturer and was addressing the port for adding cooling fluid. So, the good news is I realized I could replace the AIO, but the bad news is that I have yet to hear back from CyberPowerPC, and that was three weeks ago. {Minus stars for customer service} AIO replacement: As discussed, while the cooling was adequate, I wanted even better performance and to get rid of the excessive fan noise. Accordingly, decided to replace the AIO single cooler with an AIO triple cooler and to replace all of the fans with higher quality / less noisy ones. It is worth noting here that the factory installed fans come with RGB lighting, but that it is controlled by a button on the PC case, and it can’t be controlled with software. I ended up replacing the AIO (NZXT Kraken Z73 360mm - RL-KRZ73-01 - AIO RGB CPU Liquid Cooler - Customizable LCD) and the fans (Lian Li UNI Fan SL120 fans with controller “ARGB 120mm LED PWM”). After the switch, I had a total of 8 case fans (three out-facing attached at the top of the case to the AIO; one out-facing attached to the rear of the case; three in-facing attached to the front of the case; and two in-facing attached to the rear side of the case). Yes, this is probably overkill, but the noise issue is completely gone and the PC runs extremely well and cool at 4k / 60 fps. My final readings without load were GPU (35); CPU (31) M/B (29); and SB (47), and with load GPU (65); CPU (62); M/B (32); and SB (48). {Plus stars for upgradability to a very good overall Gaming PC} Software: While I would have liked a copy of MS Office, all that was included was a fresh installation of MS Windows. Yes, that’s correct, there was nothing else; there was absolutely zero bloatware. I really appreciate that one, but then there was a big negative side to the whole software picture in that it appears that zero optimization was done to my PC. As with the fan software issues mentioned above, there other serious issues with not optimizing the system. I’m sure a professional would find more, but I found one in particular that cost me two days of frustration and nearly resulted in me returning the PC to BestBuy. Specifically, after getting all of my base PC setup with drivers and such, I went to backup the system and I kept getting error messages. Long story short, I finally determined that the system BIOS was shipped with the TMP 2.0 turned off. I’m lucky I even stumbled across the fix because I had never even heard of it, but as I’m sure many with more expertise than me would know, you can’t even install Windows 11 with that setting turned off. I’m not sure how that happened, but what I am sure of is how totally unacceptable it is for a PC to ship in such condition. {Plus stars for no bloatware but multiple minus stars for lack of system setup and optimization} Final note: Like seriously; I’m not making this one up. Take a look at my included photos and note the sticker on the back of my CyberPowerPC which reads, “Assembled from tested components – Complete system not tested”. Really? I’m looking at you CyberPowerPC.
Posted 3 years ago by TheEducator
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid, fast PC, cooling issues easy to fix
OK so first off, PC seems to be well built. I like the case, great video card, decent amount of RAM even though I doubled it right away. Added a 2nd hard drive as well, since installing a few games eats up a lot of hard drive space. Cooling as others have noted is not the greatest. What I did, and seemed to help a lot, was to move the fans from the side of the cast that were blowing out, and moved them, as well as adding a 3rd fan, to the front of the case, blowing in. This sends cooler air from outside in front, through and out the back of the case. Immediately could feel it was not running as hot when gaming. Before moving those, case was quite hot to the touch under heavy gaming. Never in my life had a gaming PC feel hot to the touch. The mouse that came with it is super cheap, as well as the keyboard is. Top mouse buttons broke on first push. Contacted support and they are sending a new one, so kudos for taking care of that right away. They send me a nice large gaming mousepad as well, I guess for my troubles. Overall I would say I am happy, I took one star off for having to tweak the cooling myself, which should not have to be done for a PC this expensive.
Posted 3 years ago by rayjj