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Would be a good PC if Cyberpower didn't skimp out on hardware
Update: 04-23-2019
After the parts upgrade, I realized that the airflow in this case is pretty bad. The front glass/plastic panel really restricts intake and the two exhaust fans do not provide much cooling. Also, the stock CPU cooler is bad. Here's an update list:
New case for better airflow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRVHH6K/?coliid=I3T7UQUZ8Y0T3A&colid=899YVSMGDQZF&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
New CPU cooler (was considering doing a liquid/water cooler but I am going to try this first as it is cheaper): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/?coliid=I2SSI1GFCE14WD&colid=899YVSMGDQZF&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
New Case Fans (Aftermarket Quality Upgrade, don't think it is necessary but): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F6S10KK/?coliid=I3BX5KDAGZIOA&colid=899YVSMGDQZF&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
At the end of the day, I might as well get a new motherboard to give me some more room to work and upgrade in the future. I can say that by this point I should have just built my own to begin with. Would have cost around the same anyways. But as a pretty amateur builder, this has been a good learning experience. Do not buy pre-builds people!
Update: 03-19-2019
I have since replaced the Generic Low-Wattage PSU with this here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NXKRP6Q/?coliid=I1VA5HPP7W87AA&colid=3OL627M17AT18&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
No more GPU over heating issues.
Other things I'd like to mention: The SSD comes with the OS loaded on it, leaving no room for games that almost require being installed on a SSD (WoW is the main thing that comes to mind.) I installed this one here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1NB8XN/?coliid=I2EDEVCX084V90&colid=3OL627M17AT18&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Also, the MOBO has 2 more slots for RAM, I installed these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0134EW7G8/?coliid=IU6DBX0SDPBC&colid=3OL627M17AT18&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Finally, to top it off, I am going to install this GPU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MC23VS4/?coliid=ICJEIUIB53QTD&colid=3OL627M17AT18&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
And another added layer of frustration with this PC, this case is a custom Cyberpower creation; meaning, it is a pain in the ass to get in there to remove the shoddy parts they have installed.
Just upgrading the PSU alone has given this PC new life. With some extra time and effort I now have a strong PC that can play anything without issue. I still stand by what is stated in my original review. If a pre-built PC requires extra parts and labor after delivery, then it has failed its sole purpose at being a pre-built PC.
I'd like to say that this PC on paper is great. Decent GPU and processor. Can play plenty of games without issue.
However, what is not mentioned ANYWHERE in the product description is the cheap, low-wattage PSU included.
Not only is this PSU not a brand name but a generic PSU, it is too low of wattage to support the components they installed. The GPU overheats due to a lack of power and shuts off; which can cause permanent damage and shorten the life span of the hardware entirely. Not to mention is also a fire hazard.
It is fairly shady marketing to sell "expertly assembled" PCs that are made without quality hardware.
Right now I am afraid to use my PC until I can get the PSU replaced with something that should have been installed in the first place.
On top of all of this, the tech support was anything but helpful. After explaining my issue, they still could not identify a problem. It wasn't until I Googled, "Cyberpower bad PSU" that I found a myriad of people on forums discussing how bad their PSUs are and have they have RUINED PCs by destroying their hardware with cheap power.
First impressions are lasting impressions and I will never buy a Cyberpower PC again.
September 2018 · Electronics · verified purchase