iBUYPOWER Pro (254i) vs SkyTech Shadow (ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM)
Comparison summary
- For performance SkyTech Shadow has a lot faster processor. It also has more memory.
- For displaying graphics Shadow has a better graphics card.
- Shadow has a larger SSD for storage.
iBUYPOWER Pro (254i)
SkyTech Shadow (ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM)
Compare specifications
| iBUYPOWER Pro (254i) | SkyTech Shadow (ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| 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 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19.3 x 18.9 x 8.66 inches | |
| (49.02 x 48.01 x 22 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 480gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 9, 2023 | June 4, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $829.99 | |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $829.99 | |
| Buy on Amazon.com | |
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iBUYPOWER Pro (254i) summary
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop Slate5MR 254i (AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz, RX 6500XT 4GB, 8GB DDR4, 480 GB SSD, WiFi Ready, VR Ready, Windows 11 Home)
System: iBUYPOWER SlateMR 254i AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz (3.9 GHz Max Turbo) | 8GB DDR4 RAM | 480 GB SSD | OEM Fan Cooling | Genuine Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Graphics: RX 6500XT 4 GB Dedicated Gaming Video Card | VR Ready | 1x HDMI | 3x Display Port
Connectivity: 4 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Special Add-Ons: 802.11AC Wi-Fi Included | Free iBuyPower Gaming Keyboard and RGB Gaming Mouse | No Bloatware | Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor plus Free Lifetime US Tech Support | Assembled in the U.S.A
ASIN: B09SVQYJ7S
SkyTech Shadow (ST-SHADOW4-1858-B-AM) summary
SkyTech Shadow is a Windows budget gaming computer released in 2025. It doesn't have the best AMD processor, though enough RAM for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card that is weak for gaming. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 30% of the games published this year.
Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Desktop, Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz (4.2GHz Turbo), NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB, 1TB NVMe SSD, 16GB DDR4 RAM 3200, 650W Gold PSU, Wi-Fi, Win 11
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6GHz (4.2GHz Turbo Boost) CPU Processor | 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD – Up to 30x Faster Than Traditional HDD | High-Performance Air Cooler
NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (Brand may vary) | 16GB DDR4 RAM 3200 Gaming Memory with Heat Spreader | Windows 11 Home 64-bit
802.11 AC | No Bloatware | Graphic output options include 1 x HDMI, and 1 x Display Port Promised, Additional Ports may vary | USB Ports Including 2.0, 3.0, and 3.2 Gen1 Ports | HD Audio & Mic | Free Gaming Keyboard & Mouse
High-Performance Air Cooler: Maximum Airflow & ARGB Fans | Skytech Shadow Gaming Case with Tempered Glass, Black | 1 Year Warranty on Parts and Labor | Free Technical Support | Assembled in the USA
This powerful gaming PC is capable of running all your favorite games such as Call of Duty, Fortnite, Escape from Tarkov, Grand Theft Auto V, Valorant, World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Apex Legends, PLAYERUNKNOWN’s Battlegrounds, Overwatch 2, Counter-Strike 2, Battlefield V, Minecraft, ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree, Rocket League, Baldur’s Gate 3, Dota 2, HELLDIVERS 2, Monster Hunter, Terraria, Rainbow Six Siege, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Black Myth Wukong, Marvel Rivals, more at Ultra settings, detailed 1080p Full HD resolution, and smooth 60+ FPS gameplay.
ASIN: B0F5Q2HFV7