iBUYPOWER Slate MESH
Score: 85/100
Skytech Azure 3 (B)
Score: 75/100Rankings
The iBUYPOWER Slate MESH is a mid-tower gaming PC built around an Intel i7-14700F and RTX 5070, delivering strong 1440p performance, fast DDR5-5200 memory, and a well-ventilated RGB-lit case with Wi-Fi 6. It includes a 1 TB NVMe SSD and a 750 W 80 PLUS Gold PSU, though its air-cooling and limited front-panel connectivity are modest trade-offs.
The Skytech Azure 3 (black edition) offers a high-end pre-built experience with a Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 5070, 32 GB DDR5 and a 360 mm AIO liquid cooler, targeting enthusiasts who want 4K gaming without building. It combines strong performance and premium aesthetics, though Wi-Fi 5 and limited front I/O are notable compromises.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 GBbest | 12 GBbest | |
20best | 8 | |
20best | 16 | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
2.1 GHz | 4.5 GHzbest | |
— | 5.4 GHzbest | |
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
5,200 MHz | 6,000 MHzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(1) | ||
GPU Model | RTX 5070 | NVIDIA RTX 5070 |
Processor(4) | ||
CPU Model | i7-14700F | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
CPU Cores | 20 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 20 | 16 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD |
Memory(1) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 5200 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Power & Cooling(3) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 750 W | 850 W |
Power Supply Efficiency | 80 PLUS Gold | 80 Plus Gold |
Cooling System Type | Air Cooling | Liquid (360mm AIO) |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 16.33 kg | 16.56 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | 802.11ac |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers describe the PB-SMI7N57-01 as a well-priced, ready-to-play system that delivers strong 1080p/1440p performance, commend the mesh case's airflow, the inclusion of RGB peripherals, the clean build, and the easy upgrade path, while noting the lack of liquid cooling and limited front-panel USB-C.
Everyday users rate the desktop 4.4 / 5 stars, highlighting its smooth 1440p gaming, solid build quality, attractive RGB lighting, and the convenience of included peripherals. Common praise centers on performance, airflow, and value, while recurring complaints involve storage capacity, desire for liquid cooling, and occasional driver/Wi-Fi setup hiccups.
Professional reviewers would likely commend the ST-AZURE3-1850-B-AM for its top-tier Ryzen 7 7700X and RTX 5070 (or RTX 5080) combo, delivering stellar 4K performance, while noting typical pre-built drawbacks such as limited Wi-Fi and proprietary RGB software.
Everyday users are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the system's ability to run modern games at max settings, the fast NVMe SSD, striking RGB aesthetics, and responsive support. Recurring complaints revolve around internal cable clutter, audible AIO pump noise, and occasional hardware fit issues.
“great value for the specs”
“perfect for upgrading from older systems”
“well-priced and comes ready to play”
