iBUYPOWER Pro (178i) vs iBUYPOWER Element (PB-EWI7N56T-02)
Comparison summary
- For performance iBUYPOWER Element has a lot faster processor.
- For displaying graphics Element has a lot better graphics card.
- For portability iBUYPOWER Pro is lighter. It's also slimmer and smaller in size.
- Pro is cheaper.
- Element has a larger SSD for storage.
iBUYPOWER Pro (178i)
iBUYPOWER Element (PB-EWI7N56T-02)
Compare specifications
| iBUYPOWER Pro (178i) | iBUYPOWER Element (PB-EWI7N56T-02) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-11700F | Intel Core i7 Series |
| 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 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Weight | |
| 30 lbs (13.61 kg) | 38 lbs (17.24 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19.3 x 18.9 x 8.66 inches | 20 x 17.4 x 9.1 inches |
| (49.02 x 48.01 x 22 cm) | (50.8 x 44.2 x 23.11 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 480gb SSD, 1000gb HDD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 11, 2021 | February 18, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,339.99 | $1,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,339.99 | $1,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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iBUYPOWER Pro (178i) summary
iBUYPOWER Pro is a Windows gaming computer. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU, however enough RAM for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 2060 video card which is lackluster for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year.
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop Trace 5 MR 178i (Intel i7-11700F 2.5GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 480GB SSD, 1TB HDD, WiFi Ready, Windows 11 Home)
System: Intel i7-11700F 2.5GHz (4.9GHz Max Turbo) | 16GB DDR4 RAM | 480GB SSD | 1TB HDD | Genuine Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB Dedicated Gaming Video Card | VR Ready | 1x DVI | 1x HDMI | 1x Display Port
Connectivity: 4 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | Audio: 7.1 Channel
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
Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor + Free Lifetime US Tech Support | Assembled in the U.S.A
ASIN: B08NVBD18S
iBUYPOWER Element (PB-EWI7N56T-02) summary
iBUYPOWER Element is an impressively priced Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB video card which is fantastic for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings.
iBUYPOWER Element Gaming PC Desktop Computer Intel Core i7 14700F CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Ti 8GB GPU, 16GB DDR5 RGB 5200MHz RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Gamer Keyboard and Mouse- EWI7N56T02
Intel Core i7 14700F, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Ti 8GB, 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: B0GLNKCQV8