iBUYPOWER Element SE (PB-ESA5N35-02) vs Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66 (S2QT-B550-R66-LCS)
Comparison summary
- For performance Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66 has a better performing processor.
- For displaying graphics LCGS Quartz R66 has a lot faster graphics card.
- For portability LCGS Quartz R66 is lighter.
- LCGS Quartz R66 is cheaper.
iBUYPOWER Element SE (PB-ESA5N35-02)
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66 (S2QT-B550-R66-LCS)
Compare specifications
| iBUYPOWER Element SE (PB-ESA5N35-02) | Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66 (S2QT-B550-R66-LCS) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| 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 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 6600 |
| Weight | |
| 38 lbs (17.24 kg) | 25 lbs (11.34 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19.4 x 17.3 x 8.3 inches | |
| (49.28 x 43.94 x 21.08 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 27, 2026 | January 25, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,099.99 | $1,019.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,099.99 | $1,019.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Compare iBUYPOWER Element SE / Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66 vs other AMD gaming PCs:
iBUYPOWER Element SE (PB-ESA5N35-02) summary
iBUYPOWER Element SE is a Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has an adequate AMD processor, though enough RAM for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB video card that is unimpressive for gaming. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 40% of the games published this year.
iBUYPOWER Element SE Gaming Desktop PC - AMD Ryzen 5 5500, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
AMD Ryzen 5 5500, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, 16GB DDR4 3200MHz 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: B0HFJKWBN3
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66 (S2QT-B550-R66-LCS) summary
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66 is an impressive value Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the Radeon RX 6600 video card that is exceptional for playing games. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 60% of the games published this year. The computer has an exceptional AMD processor and a decent amount of memory for its price.
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66 Gaming Desktop (AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600, ToughRam DDR4 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, AMD Radeon™ RX 6600, 1TB NVMe M.2, WiFi, Windows 11) S2QT-B550-R66-LCS
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, AMD B550 Chipset motherboard, 16GB DDR4 3600Mhz RGB Memory, 1TB NVMe M.2, WiFi, Windows 11 Home
AMD Radeon RX 6600, Display Port/HDMI, Keyboard & Mouse
ARGB Tower Air Cooler
3mm Thick Tempered Glass Side Panel
Full Length PSU Power cover cleans up cables for a professional look.
ASIN: B0F6QVVG58