ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5a-S7162UN Black 2024
ASUS
53 Overall Score
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The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
The Horizon Pcs
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5a-S7162UN Black 2024
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The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
94 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Horizon Autherium I9 RTX Gaming PC impresses all seven verified reviewers with outstanding performance, whisper-quiet operation, and excellent customer support. Users report it handles demanding games like Microsoft Flight Simulator at Ultra settings, VR with Quest 3, and heavy CAD or video editing without breaking a sweat. Setup is straightforward, packaging is secure, and the build quality is solid with appealing RGB lighting. A few minor issues mentioned include heat dissipation under heavy load and a missing Windows activation key, but support resolved these promptly.
Pros
- Whisper-quiet operation
- Outstanding gaming performance
- Fast boot and program load times
- Excellent tech support and service
- Easy, straightforward setup
Cons
- Noticeable heat output under heavy load
- Missing Windows activation key in some units
- Unclear storage configuration (separate drives?)
- Glass panel removal for packing was nerve-wracking
Performance speed 6
Noise level 4
Customer support 4
Value for money 3
Heat output 2
Setup ease 4
Scores
Home Office
Gaming
Developer
Creator
Workstation
Business
Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5a-S7162UN | The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1355U★ | Core i9 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 OC★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| Weight | 0.80 kg | 15.88 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 12★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5a-S7162UN Black 2024
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average storage (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Winner: The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.