iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO
Score: 96/100
Skytech Gaming Azure 3
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 Skytech Azure 3 is a high-end pre-built gaming PC built around an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an NVIDIA RTX 5080, delivering 4K ultra gaming and fast content-creation performance. It features a 360 mm AIO liquid cooler, 850 W 80+ Gold PSU, DDR5-6000 RAM, and a 2 TB NVMe SSD, all packaged in a tempered-glass mid-tower case with ARGB lighting.
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16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
12best | 8 | |
24best | 16 | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
4.7 GHzbest | 4.7 GHzbest | |
5.6 GHzbest | 5.2 GHz | |
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
5,200 MHz | 6,000 MHzbest |
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Graphics(1) | ||
GPU Model | RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
Processor(4) | ||
CPU Model | Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
CPU Cores | 12 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 24 | 16 |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 5.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe |
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 AIO |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 16.33 kg | 16.05 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.
“incredible out-of-the-box performance”
“top-notch gaming performance and a premium design at a fair price”
“style first”
Professional reviewers anticipate the Azure series to set a new performance benchmark, citing the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's sizable 3D V-Cache and the RTX 5080's projected 4K ultra capability as standout strengths. The inclusion of an ATX 3.0 PSU, PCIe 5.0 motherboard, and a 360 mm AIO cooler are highlighted as future-proofing measures.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the system's raw gaming power, sleek aesthetics, and hassle-free Windows 11 setup, while repeatedly noting the helpfulness of the lifetime US-based support. Common complaints revolve around storage capacity on lower-spec models, limited modern connectivity (especially USB-C), and the modest quality of the bundled keyboard and mouse.
