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Deal Upcoming 11/17: iBUYPOWER Element Gaming PC Desktop - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - Windows 11 Home - 32GB RAM - 2TB SSD $1499.99

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This looks like it'll be $100 lower than previous front page deal I've posted last month!

Costco Membership +$15 shipping required

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8-core, 4.7 GHz) Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics
32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 5200MHz RGB RAM
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
B650 WiFi Motherboard
Wi-Fi 6 (2x2/160) Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.3
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
iBUYPOWER AW4 360mm ARGB Liquid Cooler
750W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply
iBUYPOWER Element 9 Gaming Case
iBUYPOWER CHIMERA KM7 RGB Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Dimensions: 20" L x 9.1" W x 17.4" H
Approximate Weight: 36 lbs
Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Ports:
1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Front)
2x USB 3.2 Type-A (Front)
1x 3.5mm Audio Jack (Front)
4x USB 3.2 Type-A(Rear)
4x USB 2.0 Type-A (Rear)
3x DisplayPort (Rear)
1x HDMI (Rear)
1x RJ-45 (Rear)


https://www.costco.com/p/-/ibuypo...?langId=-1
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This looks like it'll be $100 lower than previous front page deal I've posted last month!

Costco Membership +$15 shipping required

Specs:
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8-core, 4.7 GHz) Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics
32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 5200MHz RGB RAM
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
B650 WiFi Motherboard
Wi-Fi 6 (2x2/160) Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.3
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
iBUYPOWER AW4 360mm ARGB Liquid Cooler
750W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply
iBUYPOWER Element 9 Gaming Case
iBUYPOWER CHIMERA KM7 RGB Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Dimensions: 20" L x 9.1" W x 17.4" H
Approximate Weight: 36 lbs
Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Ports:
1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Front)
2x USB 3.2 Type-A (Front)
1x 3.5mm Audio Jack (Front)
4x USB 3.2 Type-A(Rear)
4x USB 2.0 Type-A (Rear)
3x DisplayPort (Rear)
1x HDMI (Rear)
1x RJ-45 (Rear)


https://www.costco.com/p/-/ibuypo...?langId=-1

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This iBUYPOWER Element gaming desktop pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 5070, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD, making it a strong all around gaming and VR machine. The extra CPU headroom, larger storage, and two year warranty stand out versus cheaper 7800X3D and Walmart alternatives, and the standard parts make future upgrades easier. The main knocks are price, since similar 5070 systems have sold for less, and some concern about loud CPU cooling or hotter running. Overall, it looks like a well equipped prebuilt with solid long term value.

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  • The Costco model adds a newer Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 2TB SSD, and a 2-year warranty versus Walmart's 7800X3D, 1TB SSD, and 1-year warranty. The gaming performance difference between the two CPUs is expected to be small, so the extra cost mainly buys storage and warranty.

  • It uses off-the-shelf parts, so the GPU, PSU, cables, and motherboard are standard and replaceable. That makes future upgrades or case reuse much easier than systems with proprietary components.

  • The 7800X3D version was reported to stay very quiet after about 10 minutes of 1440p gaming, likely helped by liquid cooling. The 9800X3D version has also been flagged for a loud CPU fan in reviews, so cooling noise may depend on the exact configuration.

  • The deal price is $1,499.99, down from $1,899.99 with a $400 manufacturer savings window listed through 12/22/25, while supplies last. A Costco credit card plus Executive membership can add about 4% cash back, roughly $60.

  • It should handle VR well. For PC-to-headset streaming, Steam Link is free and Virtual Desktop is a paid alternative, while Meta Air Link is the option mentioned for wired mode.

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Nov 13, 2025 7:18 PM
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OrangeFeather984Nov 13, 2025 7:18 PM
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I'm not a PC gamer at all. Is this a good deal? I wanna get it for a gift
Nov 13, 2025 7:22 PM
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ashirianNov 13, 2025 7:22 PM
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Quote from OrangeFeather984 View quoted comment :
I'm not a PC gamer at all. Is this a good deal? I wanna get it for a gift
5070 system for $1500 is bit high. 5070 system was around $1100 at Walmart a month ago.
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Nov 13, 2025 7:35 PM
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WilliamMunny63Nov 13, 2025 7:35 PM
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Quote from ashirian View quoted comment :
5070 system for $1500 is bit high. 5070 system was around $1100 at Walmart a month ago.
This is the system you are talking about:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPO...&sharedid=
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-cores, 16-threads (4.2GHz Base / 5.0GHz Boost) Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics
  • 32GB DDR5-5200MHz RGB RAM
  • 1TB M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 750W 80 PLUS Gold PSU
  • iBUYPOWER AW4 360mm ARGB Liquid Cooler
  • iBUYPOWER Element 9 PRO Gaming Case
  • Windows 11 Home

It is currently $1299 and was $1199 back in September. There are three differences, the CPU is upgraded, two year warranty, and the SSD is 2tb vs 1tb.

It is probably worth $200 more, so you are getting your money's worth. But I don't think the 9800X3D will make much real world gaming difference over the 7800X3D. The 7800X3D is still one of the best gaming CPU's made.

I personally purchased the 7800X3D version as real world the systems will have similar performance for $200 less. But this 9800X3D is certainly not overpriced and is a TON of computer for the money. Very good deal for the money.
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Nov 13, 2025 7:38 PM
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WilliamMunny63Nov 13, 2025 7:38 PM
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Quote from OrangeFeather984 View quoted comment :
I'm not a PC gamer at all. Is this a good deal? I wanna get it for a gift
Yes, a ton of computer for the money with two year warranty.

This would be considered very good gaming computer. It will run any game they will need for at least 6 years. There are some more and less expensive, but this is a very good mid-level computer if you have $1500 to spend.

Other option from Walmart [walmart.com] would be similar performance for $200 less but you lose some CPU power, 1tb of storage and the second year of warranty. I bought this one and tried it to ensure no issue for Christmas and it's an absolute beast for $1300.
Last edited by WilliamMunny63 November 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM.
Nov 13, 2025 8:28 PM
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BraveNose941Nov 13, 2025 8:28 PM
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I'm not a PC guy, but my son is big into meta quest vr. Is this pc powerful enough to plug the meta into it and play steam vr games?
Nov 13, 2025 8:52 PM
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duhFooLNov 13, 2025 8:52 PM
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I bought a Dell XPS 8950 a few years ago thinking to avoid having to shop around for parts.
Then I found I out that Dell does custom made components, so I couldn't just drop any vid card upgrade or a new PSU.

Does iBUYPOWER/MSI/Cyberpower do the same thing?

Goal is to get a good deal on an upgrade with a case that I can possibly re-use.
Nov 13, 2025 8:56 PM
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willboyer5985Nov 13, 2025 8:56 PM
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Quote from BraveNose941 View quoted comment :
I'm not a PC guy, but my son is big into meta quest vr. Is this pc powerful enough to plug the meta into it and play steam vr games?
Definitely good for VR.But I think only Meta Air Link supports wired mode, and in my experience it seems like they purposefully make Steam VR run poorly through Air Link, but it could be just me. Streaming from PC to headset is also an option with Steam Link (free) or Virtual Desktop (paid in Meta store), but it can be trickier to setup.
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Nov 13, 2025 9:55 PM
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BraveNose941Nov 13, 2025 9:55 PM
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Quote from willboyer5985 View quoted comment :
Definitely good for VR.But I think only Meta Air Link supports wired mode, and in my experience it seems like they purposefully make Steam VR run poorly through Air Link, but it could be just me. Streaming from PC to headset is also an option with Steam Link (free) or Virtual Desktop (paid in Meta store), but it can be trickier to setup.
Thanks I'll look into those!
Nov 13, 2025 10:56 PM
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WilliamMunny63Nov 13, 2025 10:56 PM
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Quote from duhFooL View quoted comment :
I bought a Dell XPS 8950 a few years ago thinking to avoid having to shop around for parts.
Then I found I out that Dell does custom made components, so I couldn't just drop any vid card upgrade or a new PSU.

Does iBUYPOWER/MSI/Cyberpower do the same thing?

Goal is to get a good deal on an upgrade with a case that I can possibly re-use.
This is definitely the way to go. They use all off the shelf products. My sons iBUYPOWER I just bought has a ASUS B650 Max Gaming mother board, PNY 5070 GPU, Corsair RAM and so on. Power supply, cables, etc are all standard. The power supply just unscrews and slide out, easy replacement.

Check out their website to build one, you can see they type of parts they use.

https://www.ibuypower.com/store/i...daily-deal
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Nov 13, 2025 11:52 PM
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JBGoldmanNov 13, 2025 11:52 PM
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better hope to god its not an Asrock mobo
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Nov 14, 2025 12:06 AM
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WilliamMunny63Nov 14, 2025 12:06 AM
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Quote from JBGoldman View quoted comment :
better hope to god its not an Asrock mobo
On the 7800 iBUYPOWER people were reporting MSI or ASUS motherboards.
Nov 14, 2025 12:35 AM
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_simlp_Nov 14, 2025 12:35 AM
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where do you see $1500 and deal starts from 11/17 ?
Nov 14, 2025 2:38 AM
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WilliamMunny63Nov 14, 2025 2:38 AM
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Quote from _simlp_ View quoted comment :
where do you see $1500 and deal starts from 11/17 ?
Costco had a lot of different sales dates in their BF flyer.
Nov 14, 2025 3:54 AM
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av8nautigerNov 14, 2025 3:54 AM
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Question for computer guys: I see lots of seemingly "good deals" on Newegg but with brands I've never heard of. If the components are the same as, for example, this Ibuypower why not get the unknown brand from Newegg?

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Nov 14, 2025 4:06 AM
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lnvaderGirNov 14, 2025 4:06 AM
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Stupid question, but is a Costco membership needed to get this price on the 17th? I don't have one near me and have no clue what I'd do with the membership afterward.

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