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iBUYPOWER Slate Desktop: Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RX 9070XT, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

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Best Buy has iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop PC (SBA7R97XT02) on sale for $1,649.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

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Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor, up to 5.2 GHz
  • iBUYPOWER AW4 360mm ARGB Liquid Cooler
  • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB Graphics Card
  • 32GB DDR5 5200MHz Memory
  • B650 WiFi Motherboard
  • 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • iBUYPOWER Slate 9 Mesh Gaming Case (Black)
  • 750W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-C
    • 5x USB-A 3.2
    • 4x USB-A 2.0
    • 1x HDMI
    • 3x DisplayPort

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Best Buy has iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop PC (SBA7R97XT02) on sale for $1,649.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Best Buy via eBay also has iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop PC (SBA7R97XT02) on sale for $1,649.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member shivster1796 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor, up to 5.2 GHz
  • iBUYPOWER AW4 360mm ARGB Liquid Cooler
  • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB Graphics Card
  • 32GB DDR5 5200MHz Memory
  • B650 WiFi Motherboard
  • 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • iBUYPOWER Slate 9 Mesh Gaming Case (Black)
  • 750W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-C
    • 5x USB-A 3.2
    • 4x USB-A 2.0
    • 1x HDMI
    • 3x DisplayPort

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SociablePickle793
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Estimated Total Build: $1900
~$250 Savings

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vfXZnp
(Similar parts selected where needed)

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($469.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Aqua Elite V3 66.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M Pro X3D WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory ($260.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M461 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ MSI)
Video Card: Asus PRIME OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card ($649.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX750M (2021) 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1848.76
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Jmenzpu
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My niece bought this at the $1700 price mark a few weeks ago. I was surprised at the build/setup from the box. It was configured to run the RAM at 6000 with EXPO despite saying 5200 on the listing. No bloatware and all I had to do was install the Radeon software/drivers. No issues with the power supply and they have been gaming at 4k without any problems.
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shivster1796
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You can run those games on a potato and they would run okay. This is the best gaming CPU and AMD's 2nd fastest consumer GPU they've ever released. This prebuilt would run those games flawlessly.
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Community Reviews

This iBUYPOWER Slate pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT for strong gaming performance, with several setups running well at 4K and even high frame rates in Apex Legends. The value looks especially good against current parts pricing, and some units arrived with no bloatware, 6000 MT/s RAM, and easy setup. The main concerns are the 750W power supply, the case, and inconsistent component picks such as motherboard and RAM brands. A solid bang for the buck if you are comfortable with some part lottery.

Common Questions (5)

  • Yes. Multiple reports say 750W runs the 9800X3D + 9070 XT without issues, and AMD's listed minimum for the 9070 XT is 750W. The practical caveat is that the included PSU may be a lower-tier unit, so some buyers prefer upgrading it later for long-term reliability.

    muchwowshivster1796FeistyMarmot1232shaxs

  • It can arrive either way. The listing shows 5200 MT/s, but several units were received with EXPO enabled at 6000 MT/s, while others shipped with 5200 MT/s kits from brands like TeamGroup or Apacer.

    Jmenzpuoutlaw107blewkupBrockSamson

  • The motherboard varies by unit. Reported boards include ASRock B650M-CX/B650cx-r2.0, MSI B650 variants, and ASUS B650E/B650EM boards, so the exact configuration is not guaranteed.

    sixty4bitShinpachioutlaw107blewkup

  • There is a reported 9800X3D instability concern with some ASRock boards, but the specific B650M-CX in this system was not clearly named in the linked reports and newer BIOS versions may reduce risk. Warranty coverage is a practical backstop if a failure shows up early.

    Aqquymsixty4bitshk1020sixty4bit

  • Yes. The PSU can be swapped later, but it requires removing the old unit, mounting the new one, and reconnecting several cables, so it is manageable but a bit intimidating if you have not built PCs before.

    FancyClover318sixty4bitshortyman24

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Jan 2, 2026 11:03 PM
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deee5Jan 2, 2026 11:03 PM
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I would opt for 265kf + 5080 on a $1650 build
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Jan 2, 2026 11:22 PM
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Joined Jul 2014
ShinpachiJan 2, 2026 11:22 PM
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Mine came with an ASRock B650cx-r2.0, unfortunately. I don't want to deal with exchanging and checking the mobo again, so I'll probably return this.

If you have the capital one shopping extension, they give pretty good cashback offers sometimes. I got a RTX 5070 for $290 assuming the cashback works, which will offset the ram price increases...

You'll need to do your browsing for purchases without adblock though for the extension to work properly though.
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Jan 3, 2026 12:40 AM
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Joined Jan 2013
GwynJan 3, 2026 12:40 AM
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Specs-wise this seems like a killer deal given how expensive ram is right now.
Jan 3, 2026 1:05 AM
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SleetanJan 3, 2026 1:05 AM
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This is a great deal. I have 2 of this exact model in my house. Had to take 1 back because it had a bad stick of RAM and best buy online support is disconnected from reality a bit.

You can't easily compare build price as buying these are basically like opening gacha boxes. I've had ASUS, MSI, and ASRock motherboards, ASRock, ASUS, and XFX 9070 XT's, TFORCE and no name RAM. All 3 bought from the same store, so you never know exactly what you'll get.

Worth it either way, and almost fun seeing what you'll get...
Jan 3, 2026 1:43 AM
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outlaw107Jan 3, 2026 1:43 AM
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I decided to give it a shot. Picked it up. I got a MSI motherboard where others had said it was ASROCK. I also got 6000 MT/s RAM instead of the 5200 that was advertised. I call it a win. Haven't tried any games just yet.
Jan 3, 2026 2:09 AM
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KevoDJan 3, 2026 2:09 AM
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Not a bad deal if you missed out on the Element 9 PRO R07.
Jan 3, 2026 4:26 AM
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blewkupJan 3, 2026 4:26 AM
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Quote from outlaw107 View quoted comment :
I decided to give it a shot. Picked it up. I got a MSI motherboard where others had said it was ASROCK. I also got 6000 MT/s RAM instead of the 5200 that was advertised. I call it a win. Haven't tried any games just yet.
i got the msi and 6000 also. havent had a problem at all so far

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Jan 3, 2026 5:10 PM
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sixty4bitJan 3, 2026 5:10 PM
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Quote from shk1020 View quoted comment :
I was thinking to get this until you confirmed it was an ASRock Mobo. They were frying 9800x3D CPUs over the past year. Someone might be able to give a more technical explanation.
I am not sure what was causing it exactly, but it seems to be a risk. Good news is, if something happens, you might be covered under warranty since its a prebuilt system.
Yeah someone linked an article about that earlier. I'm not too worried bc of warranty (most if not all reports seemed to indicate if there was a problem it would manfiest within the first couple months), but also bc in the long reddit thread where they were collecting reports there were no mentions of the board I got. There were also questions about the bios version and there have been many bios updates since early 2025 when this became a "problem."

https://forum.level1techs.com/t/9...rds/228010
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Jan 3, 2026 6:24 PM
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BrockSamsonJan 3, 2026 6:24 PM
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another data point - just got mine set up and the config is:

MSI motherboard
XFX GPU
ADATA RAM (6000MT/s)

So far so good.
Jan 3, 2026 9:34 PM
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NeatRose806Jan 3, 2026 9:34 PM
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I bought and returned...

GPU and CPU are solid and with the madness surrounding the RAM right now it is an okay deal.
However,
MOBO was bottom of the barrel
SSD was some off brand I never heard of
PSU was off brand and iBUYPOWER is infamous for putting sketchy PSU in their machines
The case itself was meh and I found that the design on the front was kind of dumb to have 1 1/2 fans covered by glass. the AIO was iBUYPOWER which after reading found that they are known to fail after a year or so for a lot of people

With all this said If I am going to just be spending more money in a year to replace the PSU, AIO and potentially the case then why bother.

This isn't to deter anyone from buying at the end of the day the price isn't bad I was just fortunate enough to find something else around the same price point and felt it was more reliable from a quality perspective.
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Jan 3, 2026 10:02 PM
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benbrownJan 3, 2026 10:02 PM
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I just picked this up
ASUS b650em max gaming motherboard
Kingston ssd
XPG ax5u6000c481 Ram
XFX gpu
Jan 3, 2026 11:08 PM
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mtdangJan 3, 2026 11:08 PM
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picked up this afternoon aswell
asus prime b650m-a ax6 ii
lexar nq700 ssd
geil orion v ddr5-5200
asrock steel legend gpu
Jan 3, 2026 11:40 PM
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SirScotJan 3, 2026 11:40 PM
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Quote from NeatRose806 View quoted comment :
I bought and returned...

GPU and CPU are solid and with the madness surrounding the RAM right now it is an okay deal.
However,
MOBO was bottom of the barrel
SSD was some off brand I never heard of
PSU was off brand and iBUYPOWER is infamous for putting sketchy PSU in their machines
The case itself was meh and I found that the design on the front was kind of dumb to have 1 1/2 fans covered by glass. the AIO was iBUYPOWER which after reading found that they are known to fail after a year or so for a lot of people

With all this said If I am going to just be spending more money in a year to replace the PSU, AIO and potentially the case then why bother.

This isn't to deter anyone from buying at the end of the day the price isn't bad I was just fortunate enough to find something else around the same price point and felt it was more reliable from a quality perspective.
what did you get instead.
Jan 4, 2026 12:22 AM
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NeatRose806Jan 4, 2026 12:22 AM
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Quote from SirScot View quoted comment :
what did you get instead.
Powerspec G729 from Microcenter. I have one nearby so it worked out only downside was it comes with a 7800X3D. They do have a G760 with a 9800X3D for $1799 but my location was sold out. watching for restocks though and if the prices stays the same i am going to do an exchange.

So far though the 7800X3D has been really good so no complaints on my end.

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Jan 4, 2026 2:11 PM
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SirScotJan 4, 2026 2:11 PM
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Quote from NeatRose806 View quoted comment :
Powerspec G729 from Microcenter. I have one nearby so it worked out only downside was it comes with a 7800X3D. They do have a G760 with a 9800X3D for $1799 but my location was sold out. watching for restocks though and if the prices stays the same i am going to do an exchange.

So far though the 7800X3D has been really good so no complaints on my end.
Miss living in GA. That Microcenter is now 4 hours away from me

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