CyberPowerPC Gamer Master GMA2900A Black 2024

The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at the 80th percentile makes this a strong 1080p gaming rig for $1,190. Port selection is best-in-class at the 99th percentile, and owners give it a 4.4-star average. But reliability sits at a weak 26th percentile, so expect some units to ship with issues.

The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the star here. At the 80th percentile, it's a strong performer for 1080p gaming and can handle 1440p in most titles if you're willing to dial back a few settings. The Ryzen 7 8700F with 8 cores and 4.1GHz base clock is solid, though its 69th percentile ranking means it's not going to blow anyone away. It's a capable chip, just not a standout.

16GB of DDR5 is about average for this class, and the 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD is fine at the 64th percentile. One thing to note: several owners mention the RAM ships in single-channel configuration, which does limit performance. If you're comfortable popping in a second stick, you'll get a meaningful boost. The 17.73kg weight tells you this is a full-size mid-tower, not a compact build. The compact score of 23.6/100 confirms it. This thing is a chonker.

Against the HP OMEN GT22-3080 and Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS, the CyberPowerPC holds its own on GPU performance but falls behind on reliability. The OMEN and Legion both have stronger build quality reputations, and the Legion in particular tends to ship with better RAM configurations. The Apple Mac Studio M5 Max is in a completely different league for creative work, but it's also a different price class and not a gaming machine. The Dell Aurora and Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon are closer competitors, and the CyberPowerPC's port selection at the 99th percentile beats both of them handily. If you want the most ports for your dollar, this is the pick. If you want the most reliable out-of-box experience, the Legion is probably the safer bet.

At $1,190 USD, this is a genuinely good deal for what you get. The RTX 4060 Ti alone would run you a few hundred bucks, and the Ryzen 7 8700F plus 1TB NVMe SSD round out a solid package. The 75.6/100 total score reflects that. The Japanese listing at 534,758 JPY and the Mexican listing at 36,921 MXN are different markets with different pricing dynamics, so we're not comparing those directly. But in the US market, this undercuts several competitors with similar specs. The value proposition is the strongest argument for this machine, and the user sentiment backs that up with value_for_money being the top recurring theme.

The CyberPowerPC Gamer Master GMA2900A pairs a Ryzen 7 8700F with an RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, and at $1,190 it's one of the better value plays in our database right now. The GPU sits at the 80th percentile, which means it's well above average for pre-builts in this range, and the port selection is genuinely top of the charts at the 99th percentile. You get 5 USB-C and 9 USB-A ports, which is frankly overkill in the best way.

But the numbers tell a more complicated story. The CPU lands at the 69th percentile, RAM at 53rd, and reliability at a disappointing 26th. That last one stings. Owners report a 4.4-star average across 471 reviews, and the sentiment score of 85/100 backs up the idea that most people are happy, but the reliability percentile suggests some units ship with issues. More on that below.

If you want a machine that just works out of the box with zero tinkering, this might not be it. The 26th percentile reliability ranking means some units ship with faulty keyboards, Ethernet port issues, or other gremlins. The single-channel RAM is a performance tax you'll want to fix immediately. And if you need a compact system, the 23.6/100 compact score and 17.73kg weight should be a dealbreaker. This is a full-size tower that demands desk space. If you're not comfortable opening the case or dealing with a possible return, spend a bit more on something with better quality control.

The CyberPowerPC Gamer Master GMA2900A is a solid buy if you're looking for a pre-built that delivers strong gaming performance without breaking the bank. The RTX 4060 Ti at the 80th percentile is the main event, and the port selection is genuinely impressive. The 4.4-star rating and 85/100 sentiment score tell us most owners are happy. But the 26th percentile reliability ranking is a real concern. You're rolling the dice a bit on quality control, and the single-channel RAM is an annoying corner to cut. If you're comfortable with a possible RMA or a quick RAM upgrade, this is a great value. If you want zero hassle, look elsewhere.