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Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- CPU: Intel Core i5-14400F
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060 (AI Powered Performance)
- RAM: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz RGB
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD Gen 4.0
- Motherboard: B760M D5 WI-Fi CEC
- Cooling: ARGB Air Cooler
- PSU: 650W 80+ Gold
- Case: Micro ATX
Price: $899.99
Analysis
Bottleneck: GPU
Parts Cost Breakdown
- Intel i5-14400F: ~$180-200
- RTX 5060: ~$299-320 (if you can find it at MSRP)
- 32GB DDR4 3200MHz: ~$80-100
- B760M motherboard: ~$80-120
- 1TB NVMe SSD: ~$60-80
- 650W 80+ Gold PSU: ~$70-90
- Case + RGB fans: ~$60-80
- Windows 11 Home: ~$100-140
- Assembly/labor: ~$50-100 (if you paid someone)
Total DIY cost: ~$980-1,330
IPASON Gaming Desktop
Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT (6-core, 12-thread, 3.6GHz base, 4.6GHz boost)
- GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics (Integrated)
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
- Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
- PSU: 550W
- WiFi: Included
Analysis
Bottleneck: Integrated Graphics (Critical bottleneck for gaming)
Important Notes
- Default fans require remote control for operation
- One-year warranty with lifelong technical support
- Excellent base system for GPU upgrade
Recommended GPU Upgrades
Best value options for this system:
- Mid-range (~$200-280):
- RTX 3060 Ti
- RX 6700 XT
- High-end (~$300-400):
- RTX 4060 Ti
- RX 7700 XT
Note: Don't Go Higher Than RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT for this system
DIY Cost Breakdown (Without GPU)
- Ryzen 5 5600GT: ~$130-150
- B450M motherboard: ~$60-80
- 16GB DDR4 3200MHz: ~$45-55
- 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD: ~$50-70
- 550W 80+ Bronze PSU: ~$45-60
- Case with fans: ~$40-60
- Windows 11 Home: ~$100-140
- WiFi card: ~$15-25
Base DIY cost: ~$485-640
Cost Analysis with GPU Upgrade
Example with RTX 3060 Ti:
- Base system DIY cost: ~$485-640
- RTX 3060 Ti: ~$250-280
- Total with GPU: ~$735-920
Value Comparison
- IPASON prebuilt price: $459
- DIY equivalent cost: $485-640
- Savings with prebuilt: $26-181
This makes the IPASON an excellent value as a base system for future GPU upgrades.
Last Updated: June 15, 2025