iBUYPOWER AM8480i Desktop Review

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This white iBUYPOWER AM8480i computer build comes with a reliable performing Intel i7-8700k 6-Core 3.7GHz processor. It also comes with 8GB DDR4 of memory for multi-tasking power. Store your files on a spacious 1TB 7200RPM hard drive. Watch movies in HD and perform graphics-intensive tasks with a NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 3GB Dedicated Graphics Card video card. This iBUYPOWER Intel desktop system would be ideal for browsing the internet, school, or an every day family computer. Definitely worth the price of $1250.See All Customer Reviews & Compare Prices Now

iBUYPOWER Gaming Elite Desktop PC Liquid Cooled AM8480i Intel i7-8700k 3.70GHz, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 3GB, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB 7200RPM HDD, WiFi, RGB, Win 10, VR Ready. This system has Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit ready to go. Surf the internet with ease on a Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 + 802.11ac connection. It does come with 2 USB 2.0 ports and 4 USB 3.0 ports. They ship a keyboard and mouse with this system. The iBUYPOWER AM8480i is a decent computer build that would be great as an every day family computer. Or as a student, be able to keep in touch with friends and family through Skype or social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch movies in HD quality through Netflix or your favorite shows on Hulu. From getting homework done, to finalizing the family budget, multi-task with ease on 8GB DDR4 of memory and the processing power of a Intel i7-8700k 6-Core 3.7GHz.

Immerse yourself in this powerful iBUYPOWER gaming desktop PC. This desktop rig is powered with Intel i7-8700K chipset that ensures unrivaled multitasking and pure core performance. Included is a liquid cooling system to reduce hardware temperatures while optimizing performance. iBUYPOWER's Elite Gaming Desktop offers immersive graphics powered by NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1060 3GB dedicated graphics card that will surely enhance your experience whether it is for your personal, gaming, or business...Click Here To Read More & View Latest Offers

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System: Intel i7-8700k 6-Core Processor 3.70 GHz (4.70 GHz Max Turbo) \| 8GB DDR4 RAM \| 1TB HDD \| Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 3GB Dedicated Graphics Card \| VR Ready \| 1x DVI \| 1x HDMI \| 1x Display Port
Connectivity: 4 x USB 3.0 \| 2 x USB 2.0 \| 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 \| Audio: 7.1 Channel Keyboard and Mouse
Special Add Ons: Liquid Cooled \| 16 Color RGB Light Up Case \| 802.11ac Wireless Wi-Fi \| iBUYPOWER Gaming Keyboard & Mouse
Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor + Free Lifetime Tech Support \| Assembled in the U.S.A

Desktop System Specifications
CPU	Intel i7-8700k 6-Core 3.7GHz
RAM	8GB DDR4
HDD	1TB 7200RPM
Video Card	NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 3GB Dedicated Graphics Card
OS Version	Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Network	Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 + 802.11ac
Warranty	1 Year Parts and Labor and Lifetime Tech Support
Weight	27 pounds
Dimensions	25 x 12.5 x 21.4 inches
Accessories	Keyboard/Mouse
USB Ports	USB 2.0 (2) - USB 3.0 (4)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

Great Value and Performance, March 25, 2018

William Haddad

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This review is from: iBUYPOWER Gaming Elite Desktop PC Liquid Cooled AM8480i Intel i7-8700k 3.70GHz, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 3GB, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB 7200RPM HDD, WiFi, RGB, Win 10, VR Ready (Personal Computers)

When I found this computer through listings it was hard to believe what I had found. It has an i7-8700k which is, at the time of this review, top of the line as well as a 1060 Nvidia card, which are hard to find for good pricing due to the pricing issues after the 2017 holiday season. All around I've had a great experience with it, with it performing better than expected. All around a great purchase and definitely a good option in today's market. It ended up being cheaper for me at the time to buy this product than the parts individually at the time, which is a definite plus. I was surprised it hadn't flown off the shelves considering the contents of its package.

Reason for Purchase: Replacement of a defunct PC.

Pros:
- Good Modern hardware for a good price.
- Doesn't take up too much space thanks to a smaller case, while keeping temperatures and airflow good.
- If you like LED's, it comes with some that you can change the colors on if that is your... Read more

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

JUST BUY IT, INCREDIBLE. Never thought id have a desktop that stays COLD, no cool, COLD., June 26, 2018

Lucifer4pres666 (BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, US)

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If we talk about nothing else, lets talk about the value of this computer. Back in the day, if you wanted to save money on a computer, you built your own desktop. Nowadays, the laptops are cheaper than the desktops! Blasphemy! Putting all the work into building your own no longer holds value! I pieced this thing together on newegg and couldnt even approach this kind of a deal, even with parts bundles. And dont even get me started on these incredible 5-month payment plans Amazon is doing now, zero interest. you just cant beat it.

Now, lets talk performance. Holy guacamole batman, this thing is a Lamborghini wrapped in bacon complete with internal liquid cooling. This thing is BLISTERING FAST. 188 freakin-FPS on StarCraft 2, with all the graphics and physics set to EXTREME/MAX. It's simply ABSURD how fast this thing is, but the kicker is in the cooling system.

Last PC i built had 7-8 giant noisy fans in it, the thing sounded like a vacuum cleaner and put... Read more

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

It came in yeaterday and runs perfectly fine. My initial overview i7-8700k with1060 gforce, April 8, 2018

Jerome Thomas

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I was a bit skept because of the price and what you got but this computer is a complete gem! It came in yeaterday and runs perfectly fine. My initial overview i7-8700k with1060 gforce. Everything is plastic, I thought the side was going to be tempered glass but it ended up being plexy glass which is NBD I’m sure if I really wanted to I can go get a piece of temp glass and swap it out. It has plenty of space on the inside which I was kinda skeptical about because of the pic amazon has. It has extra slots for adding ram or if you want to add another gpu. It also has extra cable, I put an 500gb ssd drive in it but I did end up having to buy a Sara cable (4 bucks) also NDB (it has 1 ssd tray on the opposite side of the plexy glass. I thought the cable management could have been better it but a few zip ties here and there when I added the ssd and it was good to go. It has 2 display ports and 2 hdmi ports for your monitors (make sure you plug them in the gpu not the motherboard) or ur... Read more

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