Customers admire the Slate Gaming Desktop PC for its overall performance, with users reporting that it runs everything amazingly. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the power supply, suggesting it could be of higher quality. There were also a few comments regarding the RAM quality, with specific mention of the DDR5 RAM speed. Overall, the PC's performance is well-received, but the power supply and RAM have raised some questions.
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Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Ram speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Impressive pre-built gaming machine!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Honestly, I'm pretty impressed with how premium this computer feels. Out of the box, this computer does exactly what I wanted it to do, and it does it very well. I can run my 1440p monitor and maintain 120+ FPS on many games with very high graphics requirements (in short.)
I have made my own computers now for the last 12 years, and when it comes to putting all of the right components, lighting, case fans... it can be pretty challenging to make it look and sound good! Now that I'm older, and consumer parts are becoming exponentially more expensive (Q4 2025 RAM prices are insane...) I figured that the best use of my money and time would be better put into something like a pre-built, as taboo as that may historically seem. Again, out of the box this computer makes me happy.
Cons? Very minor, if any: the power supply is only 750 watts. Perfectly capable for this configuration, but leaves zero room for upgrades in the future. RAM is on the slower side, but is still DDR5 and quite capable as-is. And, finally-- the tempered glass is a fingerprint magnet. But we all know that much I think.
The 9800X3D is so good for gaming, it is remarkable how consistent my framerates are now with the 3D v-cache. The 9070XT runs 50% faster than my old card and is incredibly quiet/cool. I haven't seen the GPU go beyond 70 C at 100% load. Demolishes any game I throw at it. The AiO on the CPU is capable, meaning it does its job. I can't say it's amazing because there is some very mild pump noise... it sounds about as loud as the case fans, but overall the system is quiet enough at idle that it's not an issue. The RGB set up is pretty seamless oddly enough! I installed SignalRGB and everything synced up nicely. RGB controllers used to be such a pain in my opinion, but this one is very much streamlined out of the box. Looks good!
Overall-- if you're debating this like I was for the sake of future value... Get this. It's all worth it.
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extremely happy with this PC so far. It was easy to set up right out of the box and everything runs smooth and fast. Boot times are quick, multitasking is effortless, and it handles everything I’ve thrown at it without any issues.
Performance is solid whether I’m gaming, working, or just browsing. Graphics look great, the system stays cool, and noise levels are low even under load. Build quality feels sturdy and well put together, not cheap or rushed.
Overall, this PC exceeded my expectations for the price. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-performance machine, I’d definitely recommend this one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heat dissipation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great prebuilt PC
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I'm very happy with my product! I had some issues with my windows installation and drivers and I called the iBuyPower customer support and they were very helpful and walked me through the fix. I had to do some additional effort to install stable AMD drivers by getting the stable 25.9.1 version of Adrenalin, but besides that the machine has been great! I also ended up undervolting the CPU and GPU to make it run cooler and more efficient. Overall, good build!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Power supply
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Bad psu but that’s it
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It’s not the pc that’s in the picture but it looks better then the picture and its a Beast for the price but I had to do a little trouble shooting and the power supply that it comes with is only 750 watts and you can’t unplug the cables from the psu but besides that it’s really good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great System and Value
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I have been impressed with the pre built PC from iBuyPower. The value as of now is a lot better than building one from scratch. I added the same basic parts into a cart and came out at almost $1000 more than the pre built one. It runs quiet and is able to run some pretty intense games at great frame rates using a new LG 4k monitor. Unless something dissapoints me with it in the future I would buy again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Power supply
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Everything is great except for the PSU
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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For the price of all of these components that are going up this prebuilt pc is a good deal! Was wanting to build my own but couldn’t stomach the prices of ram, 2 tb ssd and the CPU, making this pc with its holiday discount a steal. The only issue i have with this pc is ths PSU. You can easily replace it with a better brand psu with higher wattage but sad to see they rather throw in a cheap unknown branded psu that can cause multiple issues down the line. I will be replacing the PSU soon but other than that everything else is in working order and better quality than I expect. Probably better quality than cyberpower pc prebuilt I've fixed in the past.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast pretty quiet
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This thing shreds all games. Stays super cool and quiet and looks amazing. Was hesitant to buy a prebuilt gaming pc but it was totally worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Ram speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing system! Two things you should know:
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1. This PC comes with 5200mt/s DDR5 RAM. 6000mt/s DDR5 RAM is far more ideal for the 9800x3d so I'd upgrade asap.
2. The PC also comes with a 750W power supply as other reviews have said. Plenty for the system, but keep that in mind if you want to upgrade the GPU a few years down the line, since it might not be enough for the highest end GPUs.
Other than that, you're getting one of the best CPU/GPU pairs you can get at this budget in 2025/2026. The prebuilt is very well built and came packaged well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome PC
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I recently bought this computer, and I absolutely love it! It runs incredibly smooth and handles everything I need with ease. It’s such a big upgrade from my old computer - the speed, performance, and overall experience are on another level. I can multitask without any lag, and everything just feels faster and more efficient. The setup was simple, and it’s been a pleasure to use every day since. I’d highly recommend this computer to anyone looking for a reliable, powerful, and smooth-performing machine. I have also enjoyed the switch from a PS5 to this for my gaming needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Components
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good pre-built system
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This is a very good pre-built system. It came with ddr5 6000. It has a 750 watt power supply. Frame rate playing cod at 1440p high setting was 260fps average with 1% lows above 200fps. The case looks like cooling woild ve a issue however, temps are very good for both the cpu at under 50c during gaming and gpu at under 60c. Hot spot temps were within 15c of cores. Expo was already enabled and the system just worked. I recommend this to anyone not wanting to pay the crazy ram prices in late 2025 early 2025
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great PC at a Great Price Point
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This PC is a MONSTER. I would have given it 5 stars. But as in other reviews some users got a black screen after a couple of sessions of gaming. I knew this going into the purchase.
It happened to me as well. So, I took it back to Best Buy and got a bigger PSU. Had another issue again with black screen or freezing.
Next, I reinstalled graphics drivers to a newer and optional version. It seems to be holding up fine at this time. I purchased this PC back in August and I am pleased. Of course, except the black screen issue but I hope I have it under control now.
I wish iBUYPOWER would install the bigger PSU from the get-go.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Really good pre-built that didn't break the bank
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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A really nice machine for being pre-built. Easy to setup and check everything over when you first get it out of the box. Only thing is that the panels are held on by detents rather than screws, so don't waste time trying to unscrew anything when you first inspect it. Just apply a little pressure on the panels and they pop right off.
Runs really well for all the games I play and can even run Star Citizen with no hiccups.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Components, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It works great, Great components for the price, especially for my first PC
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great pre built for the price
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I bought this upgrding from a asus laptop with and i7 and a 4060, the difference is night and day between the two as thing thing runs my games smoothly at good frame rates. I did upgrade my aio for asthetic purposes and it preforms better than the included aio.Power supply is sufficient enought in its current state but not very future proof for stronger gpu’s, overall i would give it 4.5 /5 stars and would recommend this computer.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ibuypower Slate beefy PC with a suspect MoBo
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I'll keep it short and brief. Powerful system. Great CPU, great video card. But why the very base MSI motherboard with no heatsinks? I'm in Florida, and it gets hot here. So the motherboard in my system is the MSI Pro b650-VC. Now i have not had any issues or plan to overclock, but when you push the 2k mark, give us a decent motherboard. I would suggest the protection plan for it as well just incase.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Noice
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Seems to be working pretty well so far. Runs Raft, Rust, Black ops 2 and other games well. You would have to download Armoury Crate to edit the lights tho and probably upgrade your PSU from the 750w thats included and its heavier than you'd expect lol but overall its pretty good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming PC review
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The product is really good and it's what I expected it to be, it runs my games at high quality and smooth gameplay and I have no issues with it and I'm very happy with this purchase. It was something I've been needing for the longest time since I'm a streamer, it's amazing!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No issues
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I hear a lot of issues about the psu giving black screens but I havent ran into that problem once. Runs every game smoothly especially in 1440p 240hz. Can handle all new games easily. Very good for productivity as well. Probably the best prebuilt out rn for this price
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Found an amazing deal on this for year end sale
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This came in perfectly assembled, with CL40 Ram at 5200. Been testing out games and it has been working like a charm. Checked out the BIOS and everything was set up on a dime. Best Buy was the only place I could find on a sale on this also so it was a great deal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great thus far. Loving the performance/value
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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1 month of ownership so far. Does exactly what it was bought for, to play computer games at a quality frame rate. Easy quick set up, installed updates, ready to go. Build looks solid. Mine came with a AsRock B650m-cx motherboard.