
iBUYPOWER
The iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA7N5601) is a mid‑range prebuilt gaming desktop featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 5700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 5060 GPU, optimized for 1080p gaming, content creation and streaming, and includes RGB keyboard and mouse.
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$1,099.99
Average
$1,112.93
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$1,099.99
Highest
$1,259.99
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers describe the Element SE as a solid starter gaming PC, highlighting its balanced Ryzen 7/RTX 5060 hardware, strong 1080p performance, respectable benchmark scores, fast NVMe storage, effective cooling and the added value of RGB peripherals, while noting the annoyance of Windows bloatware and limited out‑of‑box RAM.
What Users Say
Everyday users echo the pros highlighted by experts, praising the easy plug‑and‑play experience, quiet operation and smooth 1080p gameplay, but consistently complain about preinstalled bloatware, the modest 16 GB RAM and the system’s inability to handle higher‑resolution gaming without upgrades.
Common Complaints
Preinstalled Windows bloatware, only 16 GB RAM supplied initially, occasional listings with a lower‑spec RTX 5050 GPU, and limited suitability for higher‑resolution gaming.
How It Compares
vs. Similar iBUYPOWER (RTX 5050 variant)
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Disadvantages
Choose the RTX 5050 variant if budget is the primary concern and top‑end 1080p performance is not critical.
vs. Ryzen 7/RTX 4060 Builds (prior‑gen)
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Select a Ryzen 7/RTX 4060 build if you prefer a slightly older GPU with similar performance but don’t need the latest RTX 50‑series features or bundled peripherals.