iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO
Score: 96/100HP OMEN 45L Ultra 9 5090
Score: 92/100Rankings
The iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO is a high-performance gaming desktop featuring a Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5070 Ti, housed in a striking tempered-glass HYTE Y40 case with extensive RGB. It delivers top-tier gaming at 1080p-4K, includes a 240 mm AIO liquid cooler, and offers strong upgradeability, though its size and non-modular PSU may be drawbacks for some users.
The HP OMEN 45L delivers top-tier performance with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 5090, paired with advanced CRYO CHAMBER cooling, but its massive size and weight limit placement options.
| Attribute | | HP OMEN 45L Ultra 9 5090 |
|---|---|---|
16 GB | 32 GBbest | |
12 | 24best | |
24best | 24best | |
32 GB | 64 GBbest | |
4.7 GHzbest | 3.2 GHz | |
5.6 GHz | 5.7 GHzbest | |
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
5,200 MHz | 5,600 MHzbest |
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| Attribute | | HP OMEN 45L Ultra 9 5090 |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(2) | ||
GPU Model | RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
GPU VRAM (GB) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
Processor(4) | ||
CPU Model | Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
CPU Cores | 12 | 24 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 4.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 5.6 GHz | 5.70 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Type | NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 5200 MHz | 5600 MHz |
Power & Cooling(2) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 750 W | 1000 W |
Cooling System Type | Liquid Cooling (AIO 240mm) | CRYO CHAMBER |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 16.33 kg | 22.6 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
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Professional reviewers commend the Y40 PRO for delivering top-tier gaming performance, a premium tempered-glass chassis, and strong upgradeability, though they note it isn't the absolute fastest machine and its style-first approach may trade some raw performance for aesthetics.
Everyday users rave about the out-of-the-box power, the eye-catching case design, and the bundled RGB keyboard and mouse, while recurring complaints focus on average cooling under heavy loads, occasional BIOS/driver quirks, and the large footprint of the chassis.
Professional reviewers, including PCMag, award the OMEN 45L an Editors' Choice for its unmatched performance, innovative cooling, and expandability, noting only the DDR5 speed ceiling as a drawback.
Everyday users rave about silent idle operation, premium build quality, and toolless upgrades, while mentioning its massive size, heat under load, lack of front USB-C, and occasional RGB software bugs.
“incredible out-of-the-box performance”
“top-notch gaming performance and a premium design at a fair price”
“style first”
