iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO
Score: 96/100Skytech Gaming Storm
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
12best | 8 | |
24best | 16 | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
4.7 GHzbest | 3.8 GHz | |
5.6 GHzbest | 5.3 GHz | |
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
5,200 MHz | 6,000 MHzbest |
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| Attribute | | Skytech Gaming Storm |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(1) | ||
GPU Model | RTX 5070 Ti | RTX 5060 Ti |
Processor(5) | ||
CPU Model | Ryzen 9 7900X | Ryzen 7 7700 |
CPU Cores | 12 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 24 | 16 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 4.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 5.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 5200 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Power & Cooling(2) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 750 W | 650 W |
Cooling System Type | Liquid Cooling (AIO 240mm) | Air + ARGB |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 16.33 kg | 12.5 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 5 |
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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 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.
“incredible out-of-the-box performance”
“top-notch gaming performance and a premium design at a fair price”
“style first”
