Customers value the high performance and impressive graphics capabilities of this desktop computer, frequently citing its speed and ability to handle demanding tasks. Many appreciate the quiet operation and the good value for the price. While some users experienced issues with the hard drive and cooling system, the overall positive feedback highlights the machine's strengths.
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Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Performance, Ssd
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This machine is a beast! Can handle it all!
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I have been contemplating buying a new desktop system for sometime now. Decided to treat myself to a much-needed upgrade. I could not be happier! This computer is lightning fast right out of the box. First thing I did was play a video on 4K on WiFi and it had no issues. Runs games with ease, no more lagging or freezing. Liquid cooling and a SSD drive for fast boot-up too! This machine is quiet, clean...no bloat-wear. I highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics card, Performance, Ssd
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great package
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Couldn't ask for better parts and a more powerful PC that what this has to offer for the price. Good luck building one with a 1080 8GB, 240GB SSD, 1TD HD, and liquid cooling. Won't happen, they knocked this out the park. Only complaint I can make is that there is no info on this PC on the manufactures website. I asked support and they said they have "retailer specific builds, that are only made for them and their websites"
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics card
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome Gamer PC - a Big Upgrade!
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Pros:
Quiet! Water Cooled!
Runs Ark Survival Evolved on Med-High! Beautiful!
Runs Most Games from Steam on Ultra, except for the extremely Graphics intensive games like ARK: Survival Evolved.
Runs the Old games from GOG :)
It's been a good 3 months from when I purchased this computer and I've had NO Problems at all. So I highly recommend you get this one if you are looking for a stable reliable PC.
Cons:
If you buy a 2nd HDD, you don't get extra ibuypower "custom screws" for the 2nd caddy, you have to "order" them from ibuypower which is a royal pain, so keep you receipt handy when contacting ibuypower!
Water cooling tube has a couple bubbles in it that I can hear when it starts up, I've been told that the air bubbles shouldn't be in there. I bought the extended warranty from Best Buy, so that shouldn't be a problem.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quite a Bargain for a High End PC
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I was on the fence with this purchase. While the price was less than some of the equivalent systems, I was hesitant to buy in case the build quality wasn't going to be all that great. I am happy I made this decision though. Once I got this beautiful machine home and connected I was blown away by how it looks, how quiet it is and most importantly, by the performance. I had gotten away from PC gaming because I couldn't keep up with the upgrade costs. Now... I think I can rest easy for a few years.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Ssd
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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I have been using this computer for almost 2 years and it has held up well. I just added another 1TB SSD and now I need to figure out how to connect more fans since the Oculus Rift is starting to pull a lot of power. Amazing computer. I just wish I could know what all is included. I took a picture, so if you can help me understand all the parts, it would help a lot.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value and Great Rig
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After doing extensive research and looking into even building my own rig I found this gem. With a few slight differences in components not as important to me I saved about $300 buying this iBUY with virtually the same specs as a fully built i7 with a gtx 1070. I'm so impressed and pleased with the performance of this computer. Best part is I didn't have to build the thing myself. I would recommend this computer to any of my friends!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gaming pc
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Loving the pc so far 5 days in. Only have a few complaints with the system. Both are pretty minor. First is the lack of a optical out for sound. Ended up buying a sound blaster z so I could hook up the computer to my stereo receiver. The only other thing is the lack of case fans. It only comes with 2 fans on the radiator in a push-pull config. I bought a 3 pack of corsair led fans to fix that. The cost is the issue why these items were left out. Its a darn good price for all the hardware you get. Msi board and msi graphics.
The pc runs all my games darn smooth at 3440x1440 on my asus ultrawide 34". If you need a gaming rig for about 1500 bucks its hard to go wrong with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
FAST....real fast.....
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I didn't know a computer could be so awesome..... cool open view with LED lighting..... screaming fast compared to my old computer.... very pleased with purchase.....
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer
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Perfect computer has lasted me 3 years and still going I think I buypower is one of the best pc makers for prebuilts
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good performance pc
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I use it for gaming and it works great. Quality parts used and clean wiring. I threw in a spare samsung 960 m.2 drive. OS and drivers came pre installed but no bloatware.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ssd
Cons mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Clean lines with a modern design.
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I was very concerned, initially, with buying a pre-built computer with how rough shipping can be and how delicate the internals of these computers can be. The weight of the GPU alone could easily bend or break a motherboard. But i'm happy to say that IBuyPower packaged this computer very well. The outside was wrapped in a plastic bag and then surrounded in a thick frame of shipping foam. The inside of the case was filled with expandable foam as well so the internals did not move at all during shipping. Safe to say I was impressed and delighted to see such care given for packaging.
I think this case also has a little something for everyone in the design department. You want flashy? It even comes with a remote that allows you to change the color of the lights as well as the frequency with which they blink. You want clean lines and tasteful smoked side panels? Yeah, it comes with that too. For a mid tower case that is supposed to feel cheap and flimsy, this is the exact opposite. Its very solid, heavy, and the quality in all the connections and gaps is quite good so call me impressed again.
Straight out of the box I was able to boot this up and get the update process going no problem. The computer had its activation code already put in at the factory so I didn't have to worry about what some of the other reviewers have had issues with in activation. This is about as plug and play as anyone can make it out to be.
One issue that irked me was the cooling. This case has room for X2 140mm or X3 120mm fans in the front. Then a spot on the top for either a 120mm or 140mm fan. The liquid cooler for the CPU has fans in a push-pull configuration on the single 120 radiator. But the radiator is the only thing that had fans on it. Nowhere else were fans included in this case. I had to spend more money to buy fans for those spots. This wouldn't be an issue if the components didn't run hot but its a 1080 GPU with a 7700 CPU...need I say more?
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. It looks very nice, overpowers every game I can throw at it, and the price (1499.99) was just right for what your getting. IBuyPower changed my views on the entire pre-built vs personally built argument and ill be sure to give them a second look again in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics card, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High-end computer at a fair price
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Computer is blazing fast and plays demanding games very smoothly.
it's build with all brand name components like the newest MSI pro z270 mother board, msi Armor gtx 1080 oc graphics card, and even the water cooler is from asetek which means it's basically a corsair radiator, since they're the ones who make it for them.
all in all it's an excellent product for the price, I probably would have spent a similar ammount of money building a system of these specs, but decided to take advantage of best buy's financing and warranty for peace of mind and easier payments.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent computer, insanely fast!
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This computer may have exhausted my budget, but it is worth every penny.
It is extremely fast and snappy with the included 240 GB SSD, and you get ample storage with the included 1 TB HDD. I replaced my HDD with a 1 TB SSD, and loading programs and personal files is even faster. 10-second startups and shutdowns make it all worthwhile.
The processor/graphics card combo makes this PC an absolute beast when playing graphics- and CPU-intensive games. Planetside 2 runs at 60+ FPS in all but the worst battles on the highest graphics settings. Even then, performance isn't mitigated that badly! It's smooth, powerful and QUIET with the liquid-cooled CPU. I've also never had a problem with the CPU overheating like everyone claims. Maybe I'm just lucky.
The interior lighting leaves a bit to be desired, but isn't bad! It's a little iffy with the angle at which you have to keep the remote in order for it to work, and lighting options are limited, but it's a pleasant touch.
My only beef is that it comes with no CD drive, but that's an easy fix. External CD drives are not hard to come by, and aren't expensive.
Overall, fantastic gaming computer and workstation. Is it for everyone? Not if you prefer the route of building your own computer, but if you want a quick and powerful fix, I highly recommend this PC.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics card, Performance, Ssd
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very fair price
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Overall I'm very satisfied with this purchase. It is very reasonably priced for a prebuilt system. The computer runs great and so far has handled every game I've thrown at it on Max settings (2k resolution).
My main complaint was that the power cable was not connected to the SSD, which I diagnosed after several failed attempts to start the load up the OS.
The location of the SSD made it almost impossible to plug in the power cable, so I had to remove and place the hard drive into the next slot over.
When I finally got it all mounted and plugged in properly, I went to try and load it up again and got an error message, telling me there is no operating system.
It was a simple fix. All I had to do was change the boot order in the boot menu to make the SSD bootable by default. Like I said.. easy fix, but still annoying to deal with. Once I fixed that the PC loaded up like a champ.
Also it it's really annoying that I can only fit 2 HDDs in the computer. I would like the option for more storage, but I can deal with that until I buy a case with more room for that.
I was also disappointed that the graphics card was the MSI version with one tiny fan. The card runs a bit hot because it's not able to get the cooling like the other larger models with two or more fans. Having said that, it still runs all my games very well, and I suppose that's the most important part.
These small complaints are the only reason I didn't give this product 5 stars.
Moving on.. I really enjoy the lighting system. It's neat to see the light show through the tempered glass sides and the through then vent on the top of the case.
So overall. It's a very solid PC. I definitely feel like I got my money's worth. I love how fast everything loads and installs on the SSD, and I love how flawlessly all my games run.
I would definitely recommend this build for any gamer!
I would also recommend buying at least a 2k resolution monitor, because this graphics card is designed for more intense gaming on super high resolutions. This card is honestly overkill if you're only gaming at 1080p or less.
I bought the Dell ultrasharp monitor at Best buy, and the games look great.(http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-ultrasharp-u2515h-25-ips-led-hd-monitor-black/8388143.p?skuId=8388143)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Ssd
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A powerhouse for gaming and general intensive use
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To start things off, the PC was easy to setup. Windows 10 comes downloaded on the SSD, a Kingston A400 240GB. You simply setup Windows 10, and you have the option to download all your programs while Windows installs. Be aware that the SSD has a finite amount of space, so choose what you put on it wisely.
Performance-wise, the BB931 is a monster. The GTX 1080, an MSI ARMOR OC edition, and i7-7700K are top-of-the-line parts, and the total price of the system is reasonably near what you might pay if you built the computer yourself. I haven't fiddled with overclocking yet, but the computer nonetheless easily maxes every game so far, at least on 1080p.
Still, the computer has small, somewhat insignificant faults. The included RGB LED controller is sometimes unresponsive. You have to point the remote from a distance of two inches at the grill at the top of the case for it to work, or take off the case and aim the remote at the LED strip from close. The case also comes with fans in the rear exhaust, which is reasonable, and brings down the cost of building, so you might consider adding one of your own by mounting it to the fan spots at the front of the case. If you're wondering, the front panel (the one with the IBUYPOWER logo and red LED line through it) can be pulled off by gripping the bottom of the front of the case. Be sure to use a flash light to grip the right spot - one gap is to let air intake, while the further one, the one closer to the back, is for pulling it off.
Bonus points: neat cabling, red-themed build, sleek power supply shroud to cover cabling, the option to mount a 140mm fan on the top and two 140mms on the front, and the sometimes-working RGB strip.
All in all, it's a great tower for a decent price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Running Great, Better Than Advertised
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I purchased this a couple days ago so I can't comment on long term ownership yet but based off of some of the other reviews, I was extremely nervous about even initial boot up. After looking at other pre-builts and seeing problems with them too, I decided to go with this at a lower price point and higher specs (compared to others available locally).
1 - Setup was easy but a little nerve wracking when pulling the foam out of the interior of the case.
2 - There's actually a wifi adapter inside the case which I did not see advertised.
3 - For similar parts I couldn't have built this PC for cheaper (I caught this on sale - but it wasn't that much of a sale.)
4 - Everything's running flawlessly. It's MUCH quieter than my old rig. Runs every game that I have on ultra/max settings.
Couldn't be happier. If you're worried because of the bad reviews, look into the competitors reviews too. Ibuypower seems to have a bad rep but I couldn't find a pre-built that didn't and that's exactly what the warranty is for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Performance, Ssd
Cons mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Gaming PC
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This is by far the best gaming computer that I have ever owned. I think that for the price of the computer it’s definitely worth it. The computer comes with an awesome gtx 1080 GPU which is the strongest I’ve ever owned as well. I’ve had the computer for over a month now and used it pretty much everyday for both gaming and daily tasks. It performs really well when under load and it’s a really quiet computer. The only thing I can say is that the case is limited in its ability to expel heat and should definitely look into upgrading the CPU cooler and add a few case fans. Other than that I love this computer and look forward to using it for quiet a while.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Ssd
Cons mentioned:
Power supply
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great desktop
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great desktop
added some pieces of hw for customization and needed more SSD storage quickly
runs silently and plays anything without lag
the power supply's cables could be more accessible and customizable
doesn't seem like this kit was intended for intensive customization
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Couldn't be happier!!
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I did quite a bit of research before choosing this computer. I wanted something that I wouldn't need to upgrade for a while. This machine was it. After using it for almost a month I have absolutely no complaints. This computer is AMAZING! Even under a heavy load I haven't been able to stress this thing out. It is super quiet and it never gets hot to the touch. It is everything I needed and more. So much more! I used to always go with a Dell or similar because I thought the name brand would be better but this is by far the best computer experience I have ever had. Even my Alienware wasn't close to touching what this one can do.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Fast Desktop!
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I love my new iBuyPower desktop! I am a gamer, so speed is important to me. This desktop meets all the needs I have of the most recent games available, including Destiny 2, Fortnite, and Path of Exiles. I also LOVE the cool neon lighting that it has both on the outside as well as inside. The changing color effect is SO cool! That was a nice unexpected feature. Finally, the cost! The desktop has a GREAT price for being one of the best on the market at this time. Highly recommended for gamers who want a fast desktop along with fancy neon lighting!