Customers find value in the high performance and competitive price of the Gaming Desktop - SlateMR294i, noting its ability to smoothly run demanding applications and games. Many appreciate the solid build quality, although some users experienced issues with the cooling system. Improvements to the cooling system are suggested by some customers. The overall experience is largely positive, with many praising its performance and affordability.
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Pros mentioned:
Performance, Price
Cons mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality Computer with EXCELLENT Components!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So yes like everyone else, I used to build my computers. This time around, I wanted a warranty and total tech has me covered. So off to shopping at my favorite web site I went!
This particular computer came with really nice components to my surpise!
• Motherboard - ASRock Z590-C/ac
• NEO Forza 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe gen3x4 SSD
• PNY RTX 3070ti
• AIO Liquid Cooler - Element CL Pro?
• Memory ADATA XPG
After booting this for the first time, with ZERO errors from Windows and all the updates, I installed the following my self.
• Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink 1TB (sits behind the video card - need to remove video card)
• Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB 32GB x2 (2PK x 16GB) 3200MHz (Total of 64GB) which easily clears the AIO tubes.
This setup has been so nice to use and look at. I use it mainly for editing RAW photos and game with the kids on ocassion (mostly Fortnite). It does everything I need it to and more! I have it paired with a Samsung CRG9 Odyssey 49" Curved monitor.
The only other items that will up for replacement, will be bigger fans and a better CPU cooler. BUT for now I am very happy for the cost of this machine, even with a few upgrades I have made!
Thank you iBUYPOWER for bringing a really nice computer at such a great price! I purchased this for $1499.99! Very happy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming PC
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very surprised with this pre-build ! Great for streaming on Twitch live check out my vids @KILLER_YOSHI14. Although it took a very long time to arrive. Will be adding more RAM. Played Apex Legends flawlessly also GTA RP. The price was great, for the specs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Im very happy with this PC. It packs a punch and can handle whatever I throw at it. I would definitely recommend. Minimal bloatware, solid build.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ibipower makes a really good computer
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I would like to thank best buy and I buy power for making a great computer It's really a better computer than what it shows in the picture. Has Addressible ARGB all over. It's really quiet runs good perfect. Keyboard is a little dim could be brighter your mouth is good I say if you got this deal it's a wonderful deal for someone. Thank you best buy and I buy power for a wonderful product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
SlateMR294i Not as advertised
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Computer was advertised with windows 11 and the 3070ti graphics card with 3 display ports and 1 HDMI.
I have 2 DP and 2 HDMI and windows 10. Best Buy CS is Horrible. The CS agent was no help and clearly didn’t follow why I had an issue. I have a triple monitor setup.
Hopefully Ibuypower will help me out. I would give 5 stars if it were the correct configuration. More than anything I’m frustrated with Best Buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Do not buy
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Ordered this computer and when it arrived it would turn on but would not function. I exchanged it thinking the problem would be solved until the second computer had physical damage, ended up returning it. Long story short just build your own.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Solid performance but not without flaws
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this computer two years ago, and while it offers strong performance with its Intel i9-11900KF processor, NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti, and 1TB SSD, my experience has been mixed. Right out of the box, it had overheating issues, which was disappointing given its high price. I had to apply my own thermal paste to resolve the problem, something I shouldn’t have had to do for a premium product. On the positive side, it handles gaming and multitasking smoothly, thanks to the 16GB of RAM and powerful components. However, the overheating issue and lack of quality control leave me feeling that it doesn’t fully live up to its price tag. Overall, it’s a capable machine, but the initial setup left a lot to be desired.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid PC for the price, peripherals do not last
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I would say this is a solid PC for the price overall, it has a solid CPU/GPU and has room to upgrade (RAM, HDD, NVME SSD, etc). One thing to note though is that the peripherals (keyboard/mouse) did not last me. My mouse died almost on arrival and the keyboard doesn't have many options regarding customizing it's RGB's. I looked on the site and there wasn't an option to get a replacement mouse which sucks and I'd love to get assistance with.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pleased with computer
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am very pleased with the computer. but i am not so pleased with the keyboard, unless it is up close the keys are hard to read.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Bad Water Coolers - Known Issue
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The AIO cooler is trash. Went out within 3 weeks. Putting my own cooler because I don’t want to deal with the hassle of a back and forth repair exchange. Looking on Reddit, this is a KNOWN problem. Comon guys, do the right thing and put quality coolers in. Otherwise they are pretty good builds. If you know there is an issue, please fix it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Price for Performance Unmatched (for prebuilt)
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great performance for price. Probably the best in prebuilt actually. It was delayed for me, but besides that, it's an excellent PC.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Quality
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This PC is an absolut beast forsure, and for the low price i got it its crazy
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great PC
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Pc runs really smooth with no issues and runs quiet, and looks great
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Defective on first bootup.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Was excited to get this computer and upgrade from a 1060, but unfortunately the computer wouldn’t show picture to the monitor only after being force reset would it bypass this, I tried all basic trouble shooting, and then was told they stopped making the computer so it was returned and went for. 4070ti. From what I was able to play I averaged over 120fps on all of my games I just got a dud.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Computer!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This thing is amazing! Not only does it look great but I can run my games at max settings and this thing handles it with ease!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great prebuilt PC
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great PC. Fast, reliable, and looks good 5/5 would buy again!”
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming Desktop
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great gaming computer for a fraction of the cost. Added onus it looks awesome!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super fast comouter
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This computer is awesome! Can handle all thr programs and apps needed for my business
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Purchase
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great packaging. Easy setup. Works as advertised. 10/10 would bang.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good pc
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good pc for its price, recomend for a streamer of gamer