Review on 🖥️ CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC, Intel i5-10400F, GTX 1660 Super, 8GB DDR4, 500GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi Ready & Windows 10 Home (GXiVR8060A10) by Andre Pendergrass

To be clear I've had the PC for about 24 hours and I'm getting a $10 Amazon card for review, but I'll be honest about this be . I will also say that this is my first computer, so I'm not from an experienced point of view. The last computer I used was in my parents' family room in the 90's. I'll start with the pros and cons and then move on to more details. ADVANTAGES: - No proprietary parts, which means the system can be updated over time by the user. . This is something you don't get with pre-built builds from companies like HP, Dell, etc. The large chassis means future upgrades will be easier. Delivered quickly and well packed in a box. Looks pretty stylish. Decent ventilation. CONS: -Out-of-the-box RAM is single-channel and only 8GB -Standard Intel CPU fan is kind of a joke, especially considering how many reviews mention temperature issues -Case fans are 3-pin and are connected directly to the power supply, which means they run at full speed 100% of the time, which generates a lot of unnecessary noise and can reduce the lifespan of the fans. At startup, this computer was just as busy as my laptop under heavy load in a warm room. On the downside, it's a good white noise machine if that's what you're into. - The cable routing was very tight in some places and put extra strain on some connections. This was solved by pulling some slack out of the basement, so it's not really a big deal, but it's still an issue. Conclusion: I love this PC - I think it's a pretty solid entry-level PC with some decent mid-range specs/hardware and lots of potential. for updates. I think $950 is a bit overpriced and I'm pretty sure this PC used to be only $750 (expect price hikes in this current GPU market I guess). Based on my research, I've decided to replace some components immediately to extend my PC's lifespan. I think with these changes I will have a reliable car for a while. HOWEVER, I don't think you need to replace parts right away when you're paying close to $1,000 for a PC. Get it cheaper if you can, and spend the extra money on new RAM and a CPU cooler. If you pay what I am, accept that you are paying that price to get it NOW. It's also a minor thing, but the thumbscrews on the side panels were MUCH over-tightened, which somewhat spoiled the initial joy of unboxing. After checking all the connections, swapping out the parts I wanted to swap out and checking the connections again, I downloaded it. It booted and went straight to windows, configured with no issues. I installed Steam and MSI Afterburner and played some games (DOOM 2016, Horizon Zero Dawn which my laptop had problems with). It wasn't a long gaming session, but the pace remained acceptable and games looked great compared to my MX150 laptop. I look forward to a good few years with this PC. I think I will eventually upgrade the GPU, CPU and motherboard. What can I do since there are no proprietary parts! Other important details I'd like to see in a review as I do my research. This processor/motherboard combo (i5) is limited to 2666 Hz, so keep that in mind when purchasing replacement RAM. The side panel is glass (I was expecting acrylic). Looks like they made some improvements to this case based on my research. The front panel is made of mesh and has 3 supply air fans. Apparently it only had entry slots before, so I'm glad they made that change. Also, there is an open mesh at the top with a magnetic dust filter and a non-magnetic power supply mechanism at the bottom. This product does not come in a discreet box. Try to be at home when it is due to be delivered so no one grabs it. .-Many reviewers say their computers just worked and died a few months after receiving them. My guess is that this may be partly due to overheating. I'm not an expert so take this with a grain of salt, but considering how many teardown videos mention terrible temperatures and how many people don't switch the default fans, or even a review from someone who has used their computer , when the fans didn't work (?!), I think there might be a connection. My replacement CPU fan cost $30 and I think it's worth knowing. I've never done anything other than swap out RAM (in a laptop, no less) so I was nervous about changing the CPU cooler, but it was pretty easy. I received the Cooler Master Hyper 212 and was able to install it without removing the motherboard from the case. Watch a YouTube video or two and you'll be fine. There is no obvious place to mount an additional SSD. There appears to be a bay in the basement, but there are no sleds. Mine is in the basement now but I'm hoping to find a better solution. There are two included SATA data cables in the box, which was a nice touch. The GPU was MSI but it looks like this could change based on availability. I reinstalled the pre-boot GPU after reading some reviews that had issues with it. at startup and to facilitate movement around the case when replacing the CPU cooler. It is attached to the body with a screw, so remove it first.