iBUYPOWER Element EBI7N5701 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black

The iBUYPOWER Element EBI7N5701 scores 86.5/100 overall with a 4.7-star average from 260 reviews. The RTX 5070 and 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265F put it in the 84th and 87th percentiles respectively, making it a standout for 1440p gaming. Just be ready to reseat the RAM if it shifts during shipping, and don't expect more than one HDMI port.

The RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM sits in the 84th percentile among GPUs in our database. That's a standout card for 1440p gaming and even some 4K if you're willing to dial settings back. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is no slouch either, landing in the 87th percentile for CPUs. With 20 cores at a 2.4GHz base clock, it chews through multi-threaded workloads like video editing and streaming without breaking a sweat.

32GB of DDR5 at 5200MHz puts this build in the 80th percentile for RAM, which is more than enough for gaming plus a pile of browser tabs and background apps. The 2TB NVMe SSD hits the 88th percentile for storage, so load times are quick and you won't be uninstalling games to make room for new ones anytime soon. Owners consistently mention the system runs quiet under load, which is a nice bonus when the RGB strip is doing its thing.

Against the Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS and HP OMEN GT22-3080, the iBUYPOWER holds its own on raw specs. The RTX 5070 and 20-core CPU give it a performance edge over many similarly priced pre-builts, and the 98th percentile port selection beats what you typically get from Lenovo or HP. The Apple Mac Studio M4 Max is a different beast entirely, aimed at creative pros rather than gamers, so the comparison is apples to oranges. The Dell Tower ECT1250 and CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM are closer competitors, but neither matches the iBUYPOWER's combination of storage speed and social proof. The trade-off is reliability, where this build's 27th percentile ranking is a real concern compared to the more established OEMs.

Pricing data shows USD 1,980 to 2,150 across two US listings, which is competitive for a build with an RTX 5070 and a 20-core CPU. The user sentiment summary calls the price-to-performance ratio excellent, especially when it's on sale. If you can snag this near the lower end of that range, you're getting a lot of hardware for the money. At the higher end, you start approaching territory where building your own becomes more tempting, but for a pre-built with this port selection and storage, it's still reasonable.

The iBUYPOWER Element EBI7N5701 posts an 86.5/100 overall score in our database, which puts it near the top of the charts for pre-built gaming desktops. The spec sheet reads like a sensible build list: an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with 20 cores, an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, 32GB of DDR5 at 5200MHz, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. That's a lot of hardware for the money, and the 4.7-star average across 260 customer reviews backs it up.

But the story gets more interesting when you dig into the numbers. Social proof lands in the 99th percentile, port selection in the 98th, and user sentiment in the 95th. Those are the kind of rankings we rarely see outside flagship builds. The one glaring exception is reliability, which sits in the 27th percentile. More on that later, but it's the main reason this isn't a slam dunk for everyone.

If you're the type who wants a machine that just works for years without any tinkering, the 27th percentile reliability score should give you pause. The RAM shifting during shipping is a known issue, and while it's an easy fix, it's still something you shouldn't have to deal with on a pre-built. Also, if you need multiple HDMI outputs for a multi-monitor setup, the single HDMI port on the RTX 5070 is going to frustrate you. And at 16.33kg, this isn't a LAN party machine you'll want to lug around.

The iBUYPOWER Element EBI7N5701 is a strong buy for gamers who want a capable 1440p machine without the hassle of building their own. The 86.5/100 overall score, 95th percentile user sentiment, and 4.7-star average from 260 reviews tell a clear story: owners love this thing. The performance numbers back it up, with the GPU, CPU, RAM, and storage all landing in the 80th percentile or higher. The reliability score is the one dark cloud, but the recurring complaint about RAM shifting during shipping is an easy fix, not a dealbreaker.