SkyTech Shadow 3.0 (ST-SHADOW-0183) vs iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04)
Comparison summary
- For performance iBUYPOWER Element SE has a faster processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, SkyTech Shadow 3.0 has Windows 10 Home and Element SE has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics Shadow 3.0 has a lot better graphics card.
- Element SE is cheaper.
- Shadow 3.0 is smaller in size.
SkyTech Shadow 3.0 (ST-SHADOW-0183)
iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04)
Compare specifications
| SkyTech Shadow 3.0 (ST-SHADOW-0183) | iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 16gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 17.9 x 16.4 x 8.3 inches | 19.4 x 17.3 x 8.3 inches |
| (45.47 x 41.66 x 21.08 cm) | (49.28 x 43.94 x 21.08 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 9, 2021 | April 1, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,049.99 | $1,099.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,049.99 | $849.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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SkyTech Shadow 3.0 (ST-SHADOW-0183) summary
SkyTech Shadow 3.0 is a Windows gaming computer. It has the GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card that is okay for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. The computer doesn't come with the top AMD processor, though enough memory for its price.
SkyTech Shadow 3.0 Gaming Computer PC Desktop - Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz, RTX 2060 6G, 500GB SSD, 16GB DDR4 3000, RGB Fans, AC WiFi, Windows 10 Home 64-bit, Black
Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz (4.2GHz Max Boost) CPU Processor | 500G SSD – Up to 30x Faster Than Traditional HDD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 Video Card | 16 GB Gaming Memory DDR4 3000 with Heat Spreader | Windows 10 Home 64-bit
No bloatware | USB Ports, including 2.0, 3.0, and 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x HDMI and 1 x DisplayPort Guaranteed, additional ports may vary | Free RGB Keyboard & Mouse
3 x ARGB RING Fans for Maximum Air Flow | Skytech SHADOW Gaming Case with Tempered Glass
ASIN: B0924Z9L9J
iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04) summary
iBUYPOWER Element SE is a Windows budget gaming computer released in 2026. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, however enough memory for its price. The computer has the Radeon RX 6500 XT GPU which is subpar for playing games. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run.
iBUYPOWER Element SE Gaming PC Desktop Computer AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU, AMD Radeon RX 6500XT 4GB, 16GB DDR4 Non-RGB 3200MHz RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Gamer Keyboard and Mouse - ESA5R65XT04
AMD Ryzen 5 5500, AMD Radeon RX 6500XT 4GB, 16GB DDR4 Non-RGB 3200MHz 16x1 512GB NVMe SSD, WIFI Ready, Windows 11 Home
Connectivity: 6 x USB 3.1 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | Audio: On board audio
Special Add-Ons: Tempered Glass RGB Gaming Case | 802.11AC Wi-Fi Included | 16 Color RGB Lighting Case | Free iBuyPower Gaming Keyboard & RGB Gaming Mouse | No Bloatware
ASIN: B0GTCDSXTM