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Costco iBUYPOWER Gaming PC Review: Is it Worth it in 2025?
The video analyzes whether it's worth buying an iBUYPOWER pre-built gaming PC from Costco, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an NVIDIA RTX 5070, considering the price, gaming performance, and component quality.
1. 🛒 Searching for Gaming PCs at Costco: Analysis of Options and Final Choice
- ✅ The video starts with the search for a pre-built gaming PC at Costco, considering the high prices of DDR5 RAM and M.2 storage.
- ✅ Several options are examined, including an iBUYPOWER PC with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an RTX 5070, a CyberPower PC with an RTX 5060, and an MSI Aegis with a Ryzen 9 9900X and an RTX 5080.
- ✅ The iBUYPOWER PC with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the RTX 5070 is chosen for its price-performance ratio, costing $1,499 USD.
- ⚠️ It is mentioned that a more economical CyberPower PC with an RTX 5060 could be a better option for gamers on a budget.
2. 📦 Unboxing and Detailed Analysis of the iBUYPOWER PC Components
- ✅ An unboxing of the iBUYPOWER PC is performed, revealing that the components differ from the display model in the store.
- ✅ The GPU is an ASUS RTX 5070 with two fans, instead of the PNY with three fans from the display model.
- ⚠️ The amount of thermal paste applied to the CPU is considered insufficient.
- ✅ The RAM is XPG 6000 MHz, superior to what is specified on the box, but with a CL48 latency, considered very high for enthusiasts.
- ✅ The motherboard is an MSI Pro B650 VC Wi-Fi, considered basic but functional.
- ✅ The M.2 SSD is a Crucial 2TB Gen 4.
- ⚠️ The power supply is a Raid Max 750 AE80 Plus Gold, classified as Tier C in the PSU list, which generates debate about its suitability for a gaming PC of this price.
3. ⚙️ First Power On, Aesthetics, and Included Peripherals
- ✅ The PC turns on and shows pre-set ARGB lighting.
- ⚠️ There is no button or remote control to alter the ARGB lighting, requiring configuration through the motherboard.
- ✅ The cable management on the back of the PC is considered very good.
- ⚠️ The fans are noisy, sounding like a jet engine.
- ✅ The included peripherals (Chimera KM7 mouse and keyboard) are tested, considering them acceptable for free use.
4. 💻 Windows and Driver Configuration: Avoiding Bloatware
- ✅ The initial Windows setup is simple, but requires an internet connection and a Microsoft account.
- ✅ The PC comes with little pre-installed bloatware.
- ⚠️ A warning is given about installing bloatware through the MSI driver installer.
- ✅ It is recommended to install only the essential drivers (AMD chipset, AMD graphics drivers, PCIe network, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Sarda, and Realtech HD Universal drivers).
- ✅ It is verified that the RAM speed is configured correctly at 6000 MHz.
- ✅ It is recommended to install the Nvidia application and keep the drivers updated.
5. 🎮 Gaming Performance Tests: Benchmarks and Results
- ✅ Performance tests are performed in several games at 1440p with DLSS on quality.
- ✅ Games like Marvel Rivals, Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield 6, The Finals, iRacing, F1 25, Rainbow Six Siege, and Fortnite are tested to evaluate the PC's performance.
- ✅ The PC offers excellent performance in most games at 1440p, with high frame rates and controlled temperatures.
- ✅ In Fortnite, with competitive settings and DirectX12, up to 440 FPS are reached, highlighting the performance of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU.
6. Is This Costco Gaming PC Worth Buying? Final Verdict
- ✅ In general, the iBUYPOWER PC from Costco is considered an excellent option in terms of value for money in the current market.
- ⚠️ Components such as RAM, motherboard, M.2 SSD, and power supply are relatively low-end.
- ✅ However, it is considered difficult to build a similar PC with new components for less than $1,800 USD.
- ✅ It is anticipated that the prices of GPUs, RAM, and M.2 SSDs will not decrease in the near future, making this pre-built PC an attractive option.
- ✅ Its excellent gaming performance at 1440p is highlighted.