ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5A-S3081UN Black 2024
The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5A-S3081UN Black 2024
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The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5A-S3081UN | The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i3★ | Core i9 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 OC★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 90W★ | — |
| Weight | 0.80 kg | 15.88 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 12★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbps Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5A-S3081UN Black 2024
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st 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
Pricing
ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5A-S3081UN Black 2024 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
