forum thread Posted by whd8719 • Apr 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025 3:27 PM
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forum thread Posted by whd8719 • Apr 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025 3:27 PM
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 7 265F - Arc B580 – Windows 11 - $1349.99
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It will work just fine. I have an older rig from 20217 running my Plex server. Zero issues, with between 3-7 multiple users streaming
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There's a thread on it that's got a lot of useful information. Came bundled with a couple of games but I'm not sure if they're still running that promotion.
Correction: 4060 Ti > B580 > 4060
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Yes this is TECHNICALLY true BUT BUT BUT Intel drivers are SOOOO BEHIND. Look at 1% lows and .1% low. They stutter a lot and varies a lot from games to games. Know what you are getting yourself into. Maybe in future with driver updates it will be better across the board but rn if you play competitive game or just want a smoother experience I cannot recommend the card.
But if gaming is first- I would definitely go for an AMD pre-built.
As other have noted, the intel b580 is a good budget card, especially with that 12GB VRAM, but it is just that, a budget card- that could use better drivers.
But if gaming is first- I would definitely go for an AMD pre-built.
As other have noted, the intel b580 is a good budget card, especially with that 12GB VRAM, but it is just that, a budget card- that could use better drivers.
How'd you skin that, even with the MC bundle? I am doing a similar (and first) PC build around an arc b580, but with a lower end i7 12700k. Just about finished with all my component purchases (at good SD prices) and looking at $950 all in.
Although I primarily built it for video editing/encoding and AI workloads, I've spent a little bit playing some games on it as well and it holds up very well. I had bounced back and forth considering the AMD Ryzen 3D line of chips but didn't think the tradeoff was worth it for my use.
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Was initially going to get a Mac Mini M4, but tired of Apple's ridiculous memory "tax". Plus I wanted to finally play the free/cheap PC games accumulated thru Amazon Prime Gaming. Humble Bundles, etc. Work switching to Windows was the nail in the coffin in my decision to go PC.
Initial plan was to get a refurb HP Victus or Omen off ebay, upgrade ram & GPU and call it a day.
But moved to building my own- have been getting parts as deals have pop up on SD, or found in clearance isles. Have everything collected sans RAM:
CPU: Intel core i7 12700k $150
MOBO: MSI Z790 Pro $120
RAM: 32GB DDR5 $85*
PSU: 850W Gold Plus ATX 3.1 $70
GPU: Intel Arc B580: $250
SSD: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB $125
Cooler: Peerless Assassin 120 $40
Case: MSI 111R $60
OS: Windows 11 Key $10
TOTAL: $910
Debated between Intel and AMD, and building on a "dead" socket platform- but really 12700k was the best price performance CPU found, and I plan on this lasting me until the AI take over.
Back to this deal. There is very little in the prebuilt world with Intel Core Ultra 7 at this price range. Most pair a tier up NVIDIA RTX 5070/5080 or AMD Radeon RX 9070, but at $500-$1000 more.
So if you are set on Intel and pre-built, and only looking at 1080/1440p gaming, this is not a bad deal- $100 cheaper than Best Buy and B&H for same PC.
The biggest benefit would be buying from Costco with 90 whole days to buy and try, which should not be overlooked. Gives you plenty of time to see if it fits your needs- or if a better deal comes along in three months. Most vendors return policy is 15 days, 30 at most.