{
  "id": 18793716,
  "title": "This RTX 5060 gaming PC costs less than the Steam Machine — grab the iBuyPower Slate prebuilt PC with massive $500 discount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/this-rtx-5060-gaming-pc-costs-less-than-the-steam-machine-grab-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-07T21:27:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/this-rtx-5060-gaming-pc-costs-less-than-the-steam-machine-grab-the-ibuypower-slate-prebuilt-pc-with-massive-usd500-discount"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the midst of a challenging time to construct a gaming PC due to soaring costs for RAM, SSDs, and graphics cards, a prebuilt solution may prove advantageous. One such option is the iBuyPower Slate Gaming Desktop PC, currently on sale for $899, a significant $500 discount off its regular price of $1,399 at Best Buy.\n\nEquipped with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor with a modest 65W TDP, this system offers power efficiency without sacrificing gaming performance for 1080p. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, featuring support for multi-frame generation and DLSS 5, provides a robust entry point to Nvidia's Blackwell architecture for 1080p gaming.\n\nThe iBuyPower Slate comes with a single 16GB DDR5 memory stick running at 4,800MT/s, although a dual-channel configuration would be ideal. However, at around $300 for a single DDR5 stick, the $899 price tag remains a solid deal. Additionally, a 1TB NVMe SSD is included, with expansion options for a secondary M.2, as well as SATA 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives.\n\nCompared to the Steam Machine, priced at $1,049 for its base 512GB storage model, the iBuyPower Slate proves both more powerful and less expensive. With some customization, this system could even double as a dedicated gaming PC for the living room.\n\nThe prebuilt features a single tower CPU cooler, four ARGB fans for enhanced cooling, and a sturdy mid-tower chassis with additional mounting options, a glass side-panel, and a 600W PSU. Furthermore, iBuyPower includes an entry-level gaming keyboard and mouse combo with the gaming PC, making the deal even more enticing.\n\nKeep in mind that the $899 price is a limited-time offer, so it's advisable to take advantage of this deal before it expires.",
  "summary": "Best Buy knocks $500 off the iBUYPOWER Slate, bringing this RTX 5060-powered gaming desktop down to $899 with a Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}