iBUYPOWER has introduced early Black Friday discounts on two gaming desktops equipped with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, with the cheapest configuration now available for $899.99.
The offers come as rising prices for PC components, particularly RAM and graphics cards, make building a gaming computer more expensive.
The discounted systems include the iBUYPOWER Slate and Element, both featuring AMD Ryzen processors, 16GB of DDR5 memory and 1TB SSD storage.
For those considering their first gaming PC, the promotions provide an alternative to purchasing individual components and assembling a computer.
Both systems are available through Best Buy, although the discounts and inventory may change as Black Friday approaches.
iBUYPOWER Slate RTX 5060 Drops by $500
The iBUYPOWER Slate is the more affordable of the two configurations, dropping from $1,399.99 to $899.99.
It comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 8400F processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD.
The system also includes built in Wi-Fi and uses AMD's AM5 platform, providing potential processor upgrade options in the future.
Meanwhile, the iBUYPOWER Element costs $1,299.99 after a $200 discount from its previous listed price of $1,499.99.
Its main advantage is the Ryzen 7 8700F processor, which offers additional CPU cores and threads compared with the Ryzen 5 8400F.
However, both models use the same RTX 5060 graphics card and include identical memory and storage capacities.
| Specification | iBUYPOWER Slate | iBUYPOWER Element |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Ryzen 5 8400F | Ryzen 7 8700F |
| Graphics | RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1TB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| Original price | $1,399.99 | $1,499.99 |
| Discounted price | $899.99 | $1,299.99 |
| Savings | $500 | $200 |
Prebuilt Gaming PCs Offer Easier Setup and Future Upgrades
One advantage of iBUYPOWER's gaming desktops is that they arrive mostly assembled, reducing the work required before getting started.
According to hands-on experience with another iBUYPOWER system, the company provides protective packaging and clear setup instructions.
Some configurations require players to install the graphics card after unpacking, a step intended to protect the component during shipping.
The systems also typically include a keyboard and mouse, along with built in Wi-Fi connectivity.
After completing the initial Windows 11 setup, players may need to update graphics and other hardware drivers.
Another benefit is upgradeability. iBUYPOWER generally uses standard desktop components, allowing owners to replace or expand RAM, storage, processors and graphics cards when compatible.
The $899.99 Slate is particularly attractive for those seeking an affordable starting point, while the Element provides additional processing power at a considerably higher price.
With Black Friday approaching on November 27, these early discounts give prospective PC buyers another option as individual component prices remain elevated.
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