iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO
Score: 96/100
Skytech Azure 3 (B)
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
16 GBbest | 12 GB | |
12best | 8 | |
24best | 16 | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
4.7 GHzbest | 4.5 GHz | |
5.6 GHzbest | 5.4 GHz | |
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
5,200 MHz | 6,000 MHzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(2) | ||
GPU Model | RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA RTX 5070 |
GPU VRAM (GB) | 16 GB | 12 GB |
Processor(5) | ||
CPU Model | Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
CPU Cores | 12 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 24 | 16 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 4.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 5.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
Storage(2) | ||
Primary Storage Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD |
Primary Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Memory(1) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 5200 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Power & Cooling(2) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 750 W | 850 W |
Cooling System Type | Liquid Cooling (AIO 240mm) | Liquid (360mm AIO) |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 16.33 kg | 16.56 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | 802.11ac |
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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 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.
“incredible out-of-the-box performance”
“top-notch gaming performance and a premium design at a fair price”
“style first”
