iBUYPOWER Slate 8MP 003 review: "I didn’t expect such consistent performance"

GamesRadar+ VerdictThe iBUYPOWER Slate gaming PC is a great option that packs some modern specs without breaking the bank. It isn’t perfect, but its wide availability in the US and its tendency to land discounts make it attractive. Moreover, iBUYPOWER keeps the bloatware down in what is a clean computer build. If you opt for the RTX 4060 Ti configuration I tested, you get a capable mid-ranger that arguably punches above its weight.Pros+Great value+Minimal prebuild bloat+Fairly quiet for an air-cooled gaming PC+Good selection of configurations+Good gaming power+Nice case aestheticsCons-Weak SSD-Packaging problems-GPU installation needs to be done at home GamesRadar+ Verdict GamesRadar+ Verdict The iBUYPOWER Slate gaming PC is a great option that packs some modern specs without breaking the bank. It isn’t perfect, but its wide availability in the US and its tendency to land discounts make it attractive. Moreover, iBUYPOWER keeps the bloatware down in what is a clean computer build. If you opt for the RTX 4060 Ti configuration I tested, you get a capable mid-ranger that arguably punches above its weight. The iBUYPOWER Slate gaming PC is a great option that packs some modern specs without breaking the bank. It isn’t perfect, but its wide availability in the US and its tendency to land discounts make it attractive. Moreover, iBUYPOWER keeps the bloatware down in what is a clean computer build. If you opt for the RTX 4060 Ti configuration I tested, you get a capable mid-ranger that arguably punches above its weight. Pros+Great value+Minimal prebuild bloat+Fairly quiet for an air-cooled gaming PC+Good selection of configurations+Good gaming power+Nice case aesthetics Great value Minimal prebuild bloat Fairly quiet for an air-cooled gaming PC Good selection of configurations Good gaming power Nice case aesthetics Cons-Weak SSD-Packaging problems-GPU installation needs to be done at home Weak SSD Packaging problems GPU installation needs to be done at home Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. I waited a long time to get behind the wheel of an iBUYPOWER Slate Mesh Gaming PC. I’ve been covering desktop deals for years now, so this is a brand that has been on my radar often. Since I’m based in the UK and it only services the US and parts of Europe, getting a sample for testing has proven difficult. Thankfully, this is one of the most widely available PC brands in the States, and they were willing to work with me despite those logistical difficulties. It’s hard to ignore iBUYPOWER if you’re shopping for thebest gaming PCsin the US. This is a builder that’s spread its wings wide, servicing the masses across the States with a surprising range of gaming builds fit for budget buyers, all the way up to enthusiasts with enormous 4K ambitions. If you have any interest in prebuilt gaming PCs, iBUYPOWER has likely been on your radar, and for good reason. Specs Besides the central CPU and GPU components that run the show, your money also gets you 16GB of T-Force DDR5 RAM and a 1TB WD Blue SSD. All of this sits on anASUSPrime B760M-A AX6 motherboard, which will set you up with a spare M.2 slot for further SSD expansions. Swipe to scroll horizontallyPrice$1,299CPUIntel Core i7 14700FGPUNvidia GeForce RTX 4060 TiRAM16GB T-Force RGB DDR5 5200HMzStorage1TB WD Blue SSDCoolingRGB CPU Tower Air Cooler, 3x intake chassis fans, 1x exhaust chassis fanMotherboardASUS Prime B760M-A AX6 motherboardPSU750 Watt High Power PSU Swipe to scroll horizontally Price$1,299CPUIntel Core i7 14700FGPUNvidia GeForce RTX 4060 TiRAM16GB T-Force RGB DDR5 5200HMzStorage1TB WD Blue SSDCoolingRGB CPU Tower Air Cooler, 3x intake chassis fans, 1x exhaust chassis fanMotherboardASUS Prime B760M-A AX6 motherboardPSU750 Watt High Power PSU Of course, this particular rig is just one of your options if you’re buying an iBUYPOWER Slate Mesh gaming PC. Also available in the most up-to-date chassis is the Slate MP 002, which costs a higher $2,049 but comes with an Intel Core i7-14700KF (the “K” representing that the CPU has an unlocked multiplier), anRTX 4070 Super, 32GB of DDR5, and a 2TB SSD. If you’re up for the slightly older chassis, you can get one of the Slate 6M models which sports anAMDRyzen CPU instead. Besides that, you’ll find a range of different Slate Mesh configurations at the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. All of these configurations span the mid-range and entry-level price range and are frequently discounted to lower levels. Design (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) The chassis iBUYPOWER has used for its latest line of Slate PCs is an ambitious one. It’s ballsy enough to resort to air cooling alone when you’re slotting an Intel Core i7-14700F inside your PC, it’s another thing entirely to make the front of your case two-third mesh and one-third transparent paneling. That aesthetic choice could easily restrict airflow going into the case, but luckily it doesn’t seem to hamper things too much in this instance, as we’ll see from my benchmarking tests. With some cooling reservations out of the way, the looks of this PC are really enjoyable if you like your gaming tech with a side of RGB. The fans bring in some multicolored flavor, but there’s an additional RGB strip that lines the PSU tray, giving the machine a classy underline that helps to illuminate its inner components. The transparent panel pulls off without the need for any tools, making cleaning and surgery to the innards an easy affair. Overall, it’s not thebest PC casein the world, but it more than does the trick. Image1of2(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) Image1of2(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) Image1of2 (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) Then there’s connectivity, which combines the motherboard’s capabilities with the PC’s case. Around the back you’ll get an HDMI and DisplayPort bay (generous for a build that comes with a CPU that has no integrated graphics, but nice for futureproofing), then you’ll be able to hook up four USB 2.0 devices, and two USB 3.0 peripherals. There’s an ethernet port and a Wi-Fi 6.0 adapter. At the bottom lie some line-in audio ports, offering some extra compatibility with whatever sound system or headset you might own. The GPU, of course, comes with one HDMI 2.0 port, and three DisplayPort 2.1 bays. Moving to the top of the case, you can slot in an additional two USB devices, as well as a USB-C device. There are also some more audio jacks and a power button. As an added bonus, iBUYPOWER’s Slate Mesh PCs come with a handy mouse and keyboard - a nice add-on for those who are struggling to afford a gaming rig and all of its various peripherals at the same time. Performance Image1of2(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) Image1of2(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) Image1of2 (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) iBUYPOWER Slate software benchmarksCinebench:Multi Core: 18550ptsSingle Core: 2052pts3DMark:TimeSpy: 13 402Firestrike: 29 721Steel Nomad: 2 958CrystalDiskMark:Sequential read: 4,166 MB/sSequential write: 4,134MB/sRAM readings:40-40-40-76(5,200MT/s / 4800MHz) iBUYPOWER Slate software benchmarks Cinebench:Multi Core: 18550ptsSingle Core: 2052pts3DMark:TimeSpy: 13 402Firestrike: 29 721Steel Nomad: 2 958CrystalDiskMark:Sequential read: 4,166 MB/sSequential write: 4,134MB/sRAM readings:40-40-40-76(5,200MT/s / 4800MHz) Cinebench:Multi Core: 18550ptsSingle Core: 2052pts 3DMark:TimeSpy: 13 402Firestrike: 29 721Steel Nomad: 2 958 CrystalDiskMark:Sequential read: 4,166 MB/sSequential write: 4,134MB/s RAM readings:40-40-40-76(5,200MT/s / 4800MHz) Interestingly, this is the first gaming PC I’ve reviewed where the graphics card has come in a separate box, and I’ve had to install it. This isn’t a problem for me since I’ve done this plenty of times, but for someone buying their first-ever gaming PC, this might not be the completely prebuilt experience they’re after. To make things a bit stranger, my 4060 Ti GPU came in an RTX 3060 box, which was confusing. Again, I’m not sure if the PC I was sent will be an accurate showing of the usual iBUYPOWER shipping experience, so your mileage may vary. On to benchmarking, which I’m pleased to say went well. Cinebench and 3DMark both turned out some great results, with the CPU in particular showing some real heft. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for CrystalDiskMark, which continued a trend I’ve been noticing from prebuilt gaming PCs of late. As we found with ourRefract Gaming Jade PC review, some brands will use a cheaper SSD to cut costs with prebuilt gaming PCs. The same is true here since WD Blue drives are really meant for content creators, and don’t have the sort of speeds thebest SSDs for gamingdo. (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) Temperatures, however, were maintained well for a machine that doesn’t have an AIO liquid cooler. Despite its bent panel, the cooler here managed to keep the CPU temperature down to a maximum of 81 degrees Celsius during a Cinebench Multi-Core test. During 3DMark’s tests, the CPU climbed to a peak of 84 degrees, with the GPU only reaching 68 degrees. These temperatures may seem high, and certainly will be if you compare them to a liquid-cooled machine. Still, I’ve seen a lot worse cooling from bigger, more expensive computers like theAcer Predator Orion 7000. I was pleased to find that there was no annoying bloatware installed on the PC when I first booted it up. Save a small iBUYPOWER logo on the toolbar that opens up a hyperlink to the brand’s store, there’s nothing here that will be a detriment to your gaming power, and as far as my testing has shown, no nasty proprietary software will stop you from upgrading parts later on. Speaking of gaming power, I’m quite happy with the frame rates the Slate Mesh was throwing at my display. Seeing over 4K60 from demanding games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider is great, but I didn’t expect this for each one of our testing games at this resolution (bar Total War, which scored 30fps). Pumping these games up to their maximum settings is designed to make gaming computers sweat, and besides maybe a little bit of noise from the chassis fans, iBUYPOWER’s Slate didn’t seem like it was working overly hard. That’s only at 4K, too. If you’re playing on a 1440p monitor, you’re going to be seeing triple-digit frame rates for pretty much any game you play here, which is a real accolade for the 4060 Ti. Even after reviewing theIntel Core i7-13700K, I didn’t expect such consistent performance from this CPU and GPU pairing. Should you buy the iBUYPOWER Slate gaming PC? (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) With great gaming performance and only a couple of caveats, I find myself with few reasons not to recommend the iBUYPOWER Slate. It’s not the best desktop out there overall, but for something of this price, which regularly sees discounts and has a wide range of possible configurations, there’s great value for money to be had with iBUYPOWER’s Slate Mesh range. I’m willing to give iBUYPOWER the benefit of the doubt for its packaging mishaps, especially since this is a brand that shows a lot of care to its consumers. A thrown-in mouse and keyboard, no proprietary waffle, and a well-built computer are all tokens of good faith in this space. Whether you’re a long-term PC gamer looking to upgrade to one of the newerCPUs for gaming, or you’re a first-time buyer looking for something simple, the Slate range is a good choice. 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Of course, the majority of my time with it was spent putting it through its paces for review. I used our standard testing procedure for it, looking to industry-standard benchmarking software to target each component. CrystalDiskMark gave me an idea of how the storage functions, CPU-Z showed me important RAM information, and Cinebench tested the CPU’s talents. 3D Mark gave me more information about how the GPU works alongside the other components, and HWiNFO let me keep tabs on temperatures. For gaming tests, I used the built-in benchmarks from Shadow of the Tob Raider, Returnal, Hitman 3, and Total War: Warhammer 3. For these tests, I toggled between 1440p and 4K, and tested performance with maximum settings, DLSS, and Ray Tracing. For more onhow we test the latest gaming PCs, check out the fullGamesRadar+ Hardware Policy. Want to dive a little deeper? Check out thebest RAM for gaming, thebest computer speakers, and thebest gaming chairs. 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wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2 Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3 Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5 Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 1 Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 2 Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 3 Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 4 Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” 5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” 5 Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”