The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
What Buyers Say
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
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is seen as a good value for the price, perfect for light server or browsing tasks. Users appreciate its small form factor and ease of upgrade. However, one reviewer mentioned missing parts upon shipping, indicating occasional quality control issues. Overall, it's recommended for those needing a compact secondary computer.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Compact small form factor
- Easy to upgrade and work on
- Perfect for light server or browsing tasks
- Good performance with i5-6500 and 16GB RAM
Cons
- Missing parts upon delivery
- Quality control issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ | Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Core i9 | Intel Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 OC★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| Weight | 15.88 kg | 6.03 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 12★ | 8 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
- Strong storage (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong gpu (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016 offers 11.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
