SkyTech Shadow (ST-SHADOW-0178) vs iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5N3501)
Comparison summary
- For performance iBUYPOWER Element SE has a lot faster processor. It also has more memory.
- The computers have different operating systems, SkyTech Shadow has Windows 10 Home and Element SE has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics Shadow has a better graphics card.
- Element SE is cheaper.
- Shadow is smaller in size.
- Element SE has a larger SSD for storage.
SkyTech Shadow (ST-SHADOW-0178)
iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5N3501)
Compare specifications
| SkyTech Shadow (ST-SHADOW-0178) | iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5N3501) |
|---|---|
| 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 8400F |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 8gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
| 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 | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| February 17, 2021 | April 1, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,339.00 | $1,399.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,339.00 | $999.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Compare SkyTech Shadow / iBUYPOWER Element SE vs other AMD gaming PCs:
SkyTech Shadow (ST-SHADOW-0178) summary
SkyTech Shadow is a Windows gaming computer. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor plus also less memory overall for its price. The computer has the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card that is weak for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year.
SkyTech Shadow Gaming Computer PC Desktop - Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz, GTX 1660 Ti 6G, 500G SSD, 8GB DDR4 3000, RGB, 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 GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR5 Video Card | 8 GB Gaming Memory DDR4 3000 with Heat Spreader | Windows 10 Home 64-bit
PCIe AC Wi-Fi with Antenna | No bloatware | Minimum 4 x 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 RGB RING Fans for Maximum Air Flow | Skytech SHADOW Gaming Case with Tempered Glass
1 Year Warranty on Parts and Labor | Lifetime Free Technical Support | Assemble in the USA | This Powerful Gaming PC Capable to Run Any of Your Favorite Game at 1080P High to Ultra Resolution with 60+ FPS Such As Apex Legends, Fortnite, Player Unknown Battleground (PUBG), Overwatch, CS:GO, Battlefield V, Anthem, The Division 2, and More.
ASIN: B08WRK7MDG
iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5N3501) summary
iBUYPOWER Element SE is a Windows budget gaming computer released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU, however enough memory for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 30% of the games published this year.
iBUYPOWER Element SE Gaming PC Desktop Computer AMD Ryzen 5 8400F CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GPU, 16GB DDR5 RGB 5200MHz RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Gamer Keyboard and Mouse - ESA5N3501
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, 16GB DDR5 RGB 5200MHz 16x1 1TB 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: B0GT8RMQ9S