Skytech Gaming Azure 3
Score: 92/100
HP OMEN 45L Ultra 9
Score: 94/100Rankings
The HP OMEN 45L GT22 is a high-end desktop built around a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and RTX 5070 GPU, offering premium liquid cooling, extensive expandability, and AI-ready features. It excels at 4K gaming and heavy workloads but is large, heavy, and power-hungry.
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.
| Attribute | | |
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16 GBbest | 12 GB | |
8 | 24best | |
16 | 24best | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
4.7 GHzbest | 3.7 GHz | |
5.2 GHz | 5.7 GHzbest | |
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
6,000 MHzbest | 5,600 MHz |
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Graphics(2) | ||
GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
GPU VRAM (GB) | 16 GB | 12 GB |
Processor(5) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
CPU Cores | 8 | 24 |
CPU Threads | 16 | 24 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 4.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 5.2 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Type | NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 6000 MHz | 5600 MHz |
RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 UDIMM |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Power & Cooling(3) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 850 W | 800-1000 W |
Power Supply Efficiency | 80+ Gold | Gold/Platinum |
Cooling System Type | Liquid AIO | AIO liquid |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 16.05 kg | 22.6 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6E |
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.
Professional reviewers commend the OMEN 45L GT22 for its top-tier performance, robust thermal solution, and future-proof features like Thunderbolt 4 and AI-focused hardware, noting only minor BIOS tweaking needed for full DDR5 speeds.
Everyday users rave about the system's silence under load, striking RGB lighting, lightning-fast boot times, and the ability to run demanding titles at 4K ultra settings, with the most common gripe being the need to manually update the BIOS for advertised DDR5 speeds.
“Runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with ray tracing at 60+ FPS-unbelievable.”
“The RGB lighting and tempered glass look stunning on my desk.”
“Got 144 FPS in Fortnite at 1440p Ultra-way beyond what I expected.”
