iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO
Score: 96/100
iBUYPOWER Slate
Score: 80/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 GBbest | 8 GB | |
12 | 20best | |
24best | 20 | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
4.7 GHzbest | 2.4 GHz | |
5.6 GHzbest | 5.3 GHz | |
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
5,200 MHzbest | 5,200 MHzbest |
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Graphics(2) | ||
GPU Model | RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
GPU VRAM (GB) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
Processor(5) | ||
CPU Model | Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
CPU Cores | 12 | 20 |
CPU Threads | 24 | 20 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 4.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 5.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Power & Cooling(2) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 750 W | 500 W |
Cooling System Type | Liquid Cooling (AIO 240mm) | Tower Air Cooler |
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 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 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.
“incredible out-of-the-box performance”
“top-notch gaming performance and a premium design at a fair price”
“style first”
