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The video comprehensively reviews the I Buy Power Slate Mesh budget gaming PC, focusing on its unboxing, components, performance, and value proposition. The package includes a sci-fi-inspired gaming mouse, an RGB keyboard, and various connectivity options including multiple USB ports, an Ethernet jack, HDMI, display ports, and Wi-Fi connectors. The PC's internal components include an MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, DDR4 RAM, an SSD main drive, and ample cooling features, originally priced at $1,300 but now more affordable.
Performance assessments revealed the PC's moderate standing, with noticeable heat during gaming and rendering benchmarks, often lagging behind more powerful systems like the Cyberpower PC but outperforming others such as the HP Omen 25L. Though the 3D rendering and gaming benchmarks were lower, it offered decent VR performance. The PC's build allows for significant upgrades, particularly in GPU and RAM, making it a cost-effective option, especially at its $1,250 current price point. Connectivity remains a strong feature with abundant USB ports. However, the reviewer suggests alternative models like the i7 3060 TI Cyberpower Gamer Extreme Series for better overall value. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel and participate in weekly giveaways.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer focuses on the unboxing and detailed initial assessment of the I Buy Power Slate Mesh budget PC. The package includes a shiny, sci-fi-looking gaming mouse, a membrane RGB gaming keyboard, a user manual with shortcuts, a power cable, Wi-Fi antennas, and technical support information. The reviewer provides critiques of the design, mentioning the balanced RGB lighting but expressing a dislike for the crisscross grille design and logo. Port details include various USB ports, a headphone and microphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and others, both on the top and the back of the PC.
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In this part of the video, the presenter details the various ports and components of the PC, including USB ports, an Ethernet jack, audio ports, HDMI and display ports on the GPU, and Wi-Fi antenna connectors. Inside the chassis, there are three 120mm intake fans, a rear exhaust fan, a heat sink and fan combo for the CPU, two sticks of DDR4 RAM, and an SSD main drive. The system also includes an MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, a 600-watt power supply, cable management features, and additional slots for more storage. The PC originally cost $1,300 but has since dropped in price, offering a favorable price-to-performance ratio compared to similar models. The BIOS allows some control over overclocking and fan speed adjustments, though the presenter advises caution. Noise levels were measured in different modes, showing modest increases in decibels. Thermal tests indicated that most heat is dissipated through the GPU heat sinks and expelled through the rear vent.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses the CPU and GPU temperatures, noting that even though the CPU was nearly the second hottest among six different games at 1080p, it was surprising given the less powerful GPU used. The trend continued in 4K tests with the CPU being nearly the second hottest, but the GPU temperature was particularly surprising given its lesser power. The performance and gaming benchmarks, including Geekbench 5 and Cinebench R23, showed moderate results, somewhat outperforming the HP Omen 25L but trailing behind more powerful systems like the Cyberpower PC. The V-Ray and 3DMark benchmarks indicated lower performance in terms of 3D rendering and gaming capability overall. The SSD speeds were average for budget PCs. When it came to gaming benchmarks at various resolutions, it consistently performed at the lowest level, especially noticeable as the resolution increased to 1440p and 4K. Creative benchmarks for DaVinci, Photoshop, and Premiere were unremarkable but slightly better than the HP Omen 25L. VR performance was decent but also ranked second lowest. The segment concludes with a preview of the pros and cons, emphasizing that performance is a significant disadvantage compared to other pre-built PCs.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer critiques a PC, noting its underwhelming performance compared to other models. The design appears cheap in person, though this is subjective. However, the PC’s affordability at $1250 stands out, making it one of the most cost-effective options reviewed so far, second only to the less costly Cyberpower PC Gamer Master Series. Despite its basic components, the PC offers significant upgrade potential with spaces for additional hard drives and SSDs, and room to upgrade the GPU and RAM. Connectivity is a strong point, with numerous USB ports available. Overall, while it’s a decent gaming PC, the reviewer suggests that more value might be found in the i7 3060 TI Cyberpower Gamer Extreme Series. Additionally, the reviewer encourages viewers to use affiliate links for purchases to support the channel and consider becoming channel members. They remind viewers about a weekly giveaway and reveal the latest winner, “million miler.”