Customers are enthusiastic about the Trace MR Gaming Desktop's performance and the powerful GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, frequently praising its excellent build quality and ease of setup. However, some users expressed concerns about the RAM capacity being insufficient for their needs and potential issues with storage space and the AIO cooler. The price-to-performance ratio also received positive feedback.
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Pros mentioned:
Gpu
Cons mentioned:
Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beast. Monster. With a couple mods, Godly.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm upgrading from an i5-3570k and GTX 1080. The upgrade is staggering. I usually build my own, but I got tired of hunting for parts, and this was an excellent place to start. Of course, your parts may vary, but this is what I got. MOBO it came with was an ASRock Z590-C/ac. RAM is two 8GB sticks of T-Force Delta DDR4 3200. NVME SSD is a WD Blue SN550. HDD is a Seagate Barracuda 2016. GPU is a GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus 3x 10G OC LHR. PSU? I haven't gotten around to pulling it out and replacing it yet, and there is no visible sticker with the wattage listed. I will be replacing it soon, because it has no branding so I have to assume it's bare bones.
This PC took some tinkering to reach full potential.
The RAM was running at 2400 when I got the PC. I had to enable XMP in the BIOS to get it to 3200. 500GB is small, so I upgraded the SN550 to a SN850 Heatsink 1TB. Moving Windows 11 to the new SSD was a bit of a pain. When I tried to install Windows 11 from a USB, I got an error saying the computer was not compatible. I had to do some research and go into the BIOS and enable Secure Boot, which required activating the Platform Key. I also had to activate TPM, which means enabling Intel Platform Trust Technology in the BIOS. After enabling Secure Boot and activating TPM, I was able to install Windows 11 on the new SSD. I figured it out, and I'm pretty tech savvy. If you know nothing about computers, this would be a pain. Hopefully my write up can help guide someone upgrading the SSD. The SN550 it came with was good, but small, and my target for the first upgrade. The 3080 GPU is an absolute BEAST. So far, I'm very happy with the purchase. The stock computer kills benchmarks. A few upgrades, and it's a spaceship.
I had the PC sent to the store for pickup at BestBuy to reduce the handling. Delivering it to my door just adds more handling and chance for damage. When I showed up at the store to pick it up, the physical computer was flawless. No cracks, no dents, no scratches, the package was mint. Nice packaging foam filling up the inside and the GPU was screwed in tight.
You could plug this thing in and kill games, no problem. However, if you took a look under the hood, there would be some flaws. It did take a bit of fiddling. The RAM required changing BIOS settings to reach the advertised speed, so that requires some research. The incompatibility with Windows 11 was a curve-ball that took some work to fix. It had Windows 11 installed originally, but swapping the SSD would be a real headache for most people.
Overall, I highly recommend this desktop. Stock, it's a great PC. Been going strong for almost 3 months, so time I reviewed.
Keep reading if you're interested in my modifications. Replaced SSD with an SN850 Heatsink 1TB, and added another SN750 Heatsink 2TB. Extremely fast load times on both. Upgraded to 64GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX C16 RAM. Replaced the stock AIO CPU cooler with a Corsair iCUE H100i Elite Capellix CPU Cooler. When I have the energy, I'll be swapping in a 1000W PSU, which requires rewiring, so that's the final step to really blast this thing into the stratosphere. There is room in the case to add a few HDD or SSD drives, but be aware that some of the SATA slots deactivate depending on how many of the NVME slots are being used. Consult the MOBO manual online.
A great place to start. Stock, you can plug this in and you'll kill games. With some tinkering and a couple mods this is top of the line. You can shop for $3000+ prebuilts, but I would rather start with this one and replace a couple parts.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Speed
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Real pc gamer review (not a spam review lol)
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Honest review as for a someone who games alot games including
PUBG, insurgency sandstorm,Ark,Rocket league,VR chat,pavlov,dying light and so on
So heres my experience so far
-Shipping was fast and it came in good condition!
-It started up instantly with no boot problems(thankfully)
-mine has gigabyte 3080(i saw some came with different models)
-It runs games on high/ultra from anywhere to 75fps to 365fps
-my cases usb ports didnt work but i found out there were unplugged(my fault for not double checking sooner)
-airflow!....could be better and i wish it was.. but could be worse gpu usually sit about 65c to 69c i did see it hit 72c once but it went back down
-who ever did mine i appreciate the cable management in the back
-storage it does not have any room for additional hhds in bottom which isnt a real deal breaker cause i can get two m.2 and i have room for standard ssd
-in my picture i added two light strips
I would Definitely recommend to a friend based on this experience i dont like to buy prebuilds usually but my other pc i built finally died and for the price this hard to pass up
I will update in a few more months on the pcs health
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Aio cooler
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
11700K instead of KF
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Ordered online on and picked up from BB. Ended up having a corrupt/bad M.2 drive so I returned it the same day after a couple hours of troubleshooting. Picked up the replacement a week later and it's been running well mostly since.
The biggest takeaway was the replacement PC came with an 11700k instead of the KF version so I'm able to take advantage of the integrated graphics. I noticed a sticker on the side of the box and confirmed it in the PC.
I've since added an additional 32gb ram, GPU bracket, and a ton of SSD storage. I will also replace the PSU,AIO as it is their branded 240mm, and eventually replace the case/radiator fans.
Also, expect lots of issues initially with Windows 11...
Build: Both PCs had the following:
ASRock Z590-C/ac motherboard
MSI RTX 3080 Ventus 3X 10G OC
16GB DDR4 3200 Teamgroup T-Force Delta RGB (8gbX2)
WD Blue SN550 NVME M.2
Highpower 750w PSU
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Gpu
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Asus Tuf OC V2 3080
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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.
Received my unit on 1/11/22. Package was in great shape, no damage to anything. Setup was a breeze.
Mine come with Windows 11, wish it had 10 instead, but no performance loss gaming on 11. 3 intake fans on front with exhaust fans on rear and top. I do wish the front wasn’t blocked by a huge chunk of glass with intake mesh on one side and on bottom. So far my rig has stayed cool gaming, especially my gpu.
Mine come with the best rated RtX 3080 available, the Asus Tuf OC V2 version. What a beautiful card wow!! This card is a beast!
I couldn’t be more happy! I do plan on changing out psu for a gold rated 850 watt and the case of temps don’t hold.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great system for the price.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great system, well built and pretty to look at. It is fairly quiet during most normal applications, but will get louder as more load is placed on the system. Quieter than gaming builds I've had in the past. Only hiccup was the memory was not seated in the PCI slots when I received the computer and wouldn't boot. After some troubleshooting I found the problem and fixed it.
The card can run any modern game on ultra settings. 16GB Ram is a little weak by comparison to the rest of the components, but that is a fairly inexpensive upgrade down the road if you find you need more.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mine came with the Asus TUF V2 RTX 3080
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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 am super excited to see mine came with the Asus TUF V2 RTX 3080 graphics card made in Taiwan. After seeing all the dead gigabyte graphics cards people were getting with this unit it definitely made me skeptical. So far my unit has been flawless out of the box, extremely fast and no loose wires or anything.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beast
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve played on the rig for about a week now and I love it. I run Siege at around 300 frames plus on ultra at 1080p resolution. It runs smooth with no issues. It is kind of loud with the fans.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Used GPU, better go somewhere else
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#1, There is no m.2 screw on the motherboard, meaning if you want extra ssd you will have to run through town to get that screw to pin your ssd.
#2, the GPU is used. I have no idea if it’s a mining card or not.
Other than that it’s working fine. Crashed two times in two days, acceptable for a prebuilt pc. I am keeping it just to save the trouble ordering another
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Gpu, Performance
Cons mentioned:
Ram, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Some minor upgrades make this a 10/10
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
PROS:
Performance - This computer performs like a camp. The system I received worked right out of the box with no issues. I enjoyed being able to boot the system up and start gaming without a problem.
Specs - This computer has some impressive specs for the price that I bought it at ($2400 plug $198 tax). The CPU and GPU work together well and I have not had any issues with them so far.
Aesthetics - There are plenty of RGB options and it is nice to see it when looking at the front and the side.
Temps - Most games ran at a solid 55C and quiet as well. I do not know though how the intake works as there is a glass panel directly in front of the 3 front fans. This may cause some issues but I have yet to notice any.
CONS:
Storage - The system comes with 500GB of NVMe storage which for some is totally fine and it is fast as well. I opted, however, to swap the drive out with my 1TB Samsung 970 evo and add a second 2TB NVMe to the second slot below the GPU.
RAM - The system comes with 16GB out of the box (mine was the Neo Forza Mars 3200MHz variant). I do think this enough for most people, but I do enjoy playing games and looking up google while doing so. I ordered another 16GB for $80 which is not bad.
Overall:
This computer is a steal when it comes to finding a computer with a 3080 in today's market. I wish they were more available, but resorting to a prebuilt has given me more faith in humanity. 10/10 would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Gpu
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good System
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am going on my third week with this system and it is running great. It is the first prebuilt system I have purchased so I was skeptical. Mine came with a Gigabyte 3080 and the card is a beast. If I have a complaint, it is the way they installed the fans for the PC cooler. They do blow in the correct direction, however the hoses are run to the rear of the case, and not the front. Easy fix. Other than that, RGB has been fine, the system does not get too loud, and the cooling so far is good. 70° GPU temp while gaming and around 63° on the CPU. Even a few hours in, it remains steady. I am sure if I adjust the fan curve, it will be even lower. Overall a good system.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Price
Cons mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good deal
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Beast of a gaming rig at a good price range..... especially with the increased cost of GPUS/parts in general. Came with an MSI Ventus 3080, not the best to most, I consider it a hidden gem extra fans>RGB. Runs everything max settings like a champ on a 2560x1440 resolution. No overheating/temp issues at all. Red dead Redemption runs flawlessly at max settings. Likely will need to upgrade SSD to a higher storage capacity down the road. Maxed both my hard drives out pretty quickly. Not a terribly expensive upgrade. Mine Also came with x2 sticks of 8GB NeoForza Mars RGB DDR4 Ram 3200MHz. Comes with a decent gaming RGB keyboard and mouse. I literally play everything in existence thanks to the curse of ADHD. Elden Ring, WoW, New World, ESO, Lost Ark, Rust, Every Battlefield, Call of Duty, TotalWar:Warhammer 3, Resident Evil 7, you name it... this beast will handle it right out of the box. Well put together by iBUYPOWER.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Cons mentioned:
Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing for the price
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this computer it is well made and powerful. I had an ASUS ROG desktop with a 2080 super and it was alright and after like 7 months the graphics card just stopped working properly so I had it fixed but I was still having problems. I decided to just exchange it and get the trace mr with a 3080 and I haven't been more pleased with a computer. Its build quality and components are spectacular. I would've liked a bit more ram stock but overall 10/10 computer
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Aio cooler, Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Pc for the money
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Ordered this pc about a month ago. It arrived without any damage to the box or internal components. So far this pc has exceeded my expectations, it is very fast and can play practically any game I throw at it. The ram is fairly fast, though I wish it came with more of it. The next upgrade I do will be adding another 16Gb of ram to the pc, and the graphics card is remarkable especially with the shortage going on. I was very happy to be able to get this while it was in stock.
A few downsides I have come across while owning this pc are that after a week or so I did notice that my gpu started to sag a bit so I opted to buy a gpu bracket for it. I also noticed that my liquid AIO cooler fans started to make a tinging noise sort of but that went away a while. Over all I am very pleased with this system and the thermals are low keeping my pc running well. I would recommend this to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gpu, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome gaming system!
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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.
price was high but at a worth it. with the cpu and gpu, i was able to run games at extreme and ultra graphic with good performance at 1440p. rgb was great, wish i can figure a way to change it. the more i use this desktop, the more i loved it. great product! tower is big for future stuff to be install.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gpu
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great PC
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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This is a great PC. I use it daily for work and gaming. The RTX 3080 is powerful. Do not see myself upgrading for some time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome PC, very upgradeable.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this PC as a replacement for a HP Omen 30L I had purchased that started blue screening out of the box. Needless to say after that experience I was super nervous to roll the dice on another $2k+ prebuilt that may or may not have some major issue right outta the gate. That said, this PC is an absolute unit! I’ve owned it for a week now with no issue. The graphics card is a tuff card which is the highest rated one on the market currently, the case is fine, not the most optimal for airflow but the fans are decent and the temps are good, great if you mess with the BIOS a little. Very upgradeable and it looks AMAZING once the RGB lights up. The mouse and keyboard provided are also better quality than I was expecting which is a nice little bonus. Overall I’m very happy with this purchase and so relieved to have found a working, good quality, prebuilt that will hopefully last me for years to come.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very adequate performance for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first gaming PC ,as I have been only a console gamer , This PC has a very adequate performance compared to its price the RTX 3080 will give you a very adequate performance , cooling is good , the only thing I would recommend is to add 1TB NVME SSD as 500GB is very small
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
im happy
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"I have owned an i buy power pc build in 3 hours ago, it was the best thing i did this year, thanks"
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Didn’t Buy It For Gaming
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was purchased based on the hardware requirements for 3D design software. I was worried that it would be noisy with four fans, but it is actually very quiet. It works well with the software, and I am pleased with the performance with this very compute intensive software.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Aio cooler
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Great at first, parts failed prematurely
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The PC performed great from the get-go, but over the last two years its performance diminished significantly.
The core components still perform fantastic, but all of the fans have failed and required replacement. The AIO cooler pump also failed a few weeks ago, also requiring replacment. Troubleshooting the AIO caused significant frustration to myself.
For a set and forget, easy experience I would suggest you go with a different PC builder.