iBUYPOWER Slate
Score: 80/100Skytech Gaming Storm
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Slate combines a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with an RTX 5060, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and fast NVMe storage, delivering solid 1080p-1440p gaming and content-creation performance. Its modest PSU, air cooling limits, and Wi-Fi quality are the primary drawbacks.
The Skytech Storm Gaming PC offers a high-end Ryzen 7 7700 paired with an RTX 5060 Ti, delivering strong 1080p performance and future-ready DDR5 memory. It includes a clean Windows 11 install, solid cooling, and U.S. support, though Wi-Fi is limited to Wi-Fi 5 and the 650 W PSU may restrict later upgrades.
| Attribute | | Skytech Gaming Storm |
|---|---|---|
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
20best | 8 | |
20best | 16 | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHzbest | |
5.3 GHzbest | 5.3 GHzbest | |
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
5,200 MHz | 6,000 MHzbest |
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| Attribute | | Skytech Gaming Storm |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(2) | ||
GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 Ti |
GPU VRAM (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Processor(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | Ryzen 7 7700 |
CPU Cores | 20 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 20 | 16 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 5200 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Power & Cooling(3) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 500 W | 650 W |
Cooling System Type | Tower Air Cooler | Air + ARGB |
Case Fans Count | 2 | 4 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 16.33 kg | 12.5 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the balanced component mix and value, while cautioning that the stock cooler and 500 W PSU may need upgrades for power users.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth gaming, RGB aesthetics, and bundled peripherals, but frequently mention Wi-Fi weakness and PSU limitations.
Professional reviewers note that the Skytech Storm's RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB VRAM and Ryzen 7 7700 provide a compelling performance-to-price ratio, especially for 1080p gaming, while praising DDR5 memory and clean Windows install.
Everyday users appreciate the out-of-the-box gaming experience, high frame rates, RGB aesthetics, and responsive U.S. support, but complain about inconsistent GPU cooling, occasional Wi-Fi drops, and basic peripherals.
“punches well above its weight”
“Keyboard quality exceeds expectations”
“Stable 60+ fps performance in demanding titles”
