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The CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme GXiVR8040A14 is a custom-built gaming PC that’s attractive, affordable, and one of the best gaming PCs you can buy right now for playing games from 1080p to 1440p. While it doesn’t boast the latest chips from Intel, AMD, or Nvidia, it still has the power to run modern titles fluently at a very reasonable MSRP.
It’s not a particularly great choice for gamers looking to play games at 4K, however, and doesn’t have a USB-C port, but beyond those minor flaws, the GXiVR8040A14 is a lovable piece of kit. It has a stylish case that’s easy to open if you ever want to, say, add more RAM or swap out the GPU.
It’s hard to imagine why you might want to, though, given that the Core i7-13700F CPU, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD in our review unit are sufficient for both game and work. If you’re in the market for a tricked-out gaming PC that won’t clean your bank, the CyberpowerPC GXiVR8040A14 is something we can call money well spent, one that will last you for years to come.
CyberpowerPC GXiVR8040A14 Specs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-13700F
- RAM: 16GB DDR5
- Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
- Accessories: RGB Keyboard & mouse
- Size: 23.43 x 22.44 x 13.58 inches
- Weight: 35.9 pounds
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Design and Features
The GXiVR8040A14 uses a CyberpowerPC ONYXIA II case, that features a glass front panel with three RGB circles, a tempered glass side panel, and a cooling fan at the back. It measures 23 x 22 x 12.5 inches, weighs 33.5 pounds, and has enough space for future upgrades. To access the system’s internal components, you just need to remove the transparent side panel that’s held in place by thumbscrews, and you’re done.
Port selection is decent, but not excellent since the machine lacks a USB Type-C port that’s becoming standard in both laptops and desktop PCs. Front access ports are located on the top of the machine, they include two USB Type-A ports, microphone jacks, a headphone jack, a power button, a reset button, and a drive activity light-up.
Around the back, there are an additional six USB ports, two legacy PS/2 ports for older mice/keyboards, and audio jacks. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti graphics card has DisplayPort and HDMI connections for multi-monitor setups. The monitor is solid separately, you can pair it with something like the Samsung UR59C or the Sceptre C255B-FWT240 which will allow you to run modern AAA titles and productivity tasks on the side.
Graphics Performance
The Nvidia RTX 3060 has been the choice graphics driver for most budget gaming machines, but now Nvidia is replacing it with the RTX 4060, which now offers even better gaming performance for less money. Packed into the CyberpowerPC GXiVR8040A14 are Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, an Intel Core i7-13700F CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD storage. For the price, this is decent enough for starters looking for something for both gaming and productivity.
On gaming performance, the Xtreme GXiVR8040A14 sits comfortably on the same level with the likes of the ADMI Gaming PC but is a step below the iBuyPower Pro Y60, which features an Intel i9-13900KF processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, and as expected, costs more for the beefier hardware. Still, for the budget-conscious gamer, this is a consistent PC that delivers the kind of performance that you’d expect for a much costlier machine.
And while this PC won’t run heavy titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at the highest framerates, even more, expensive machines struggle to hit higher fps on such titles, it nonetheless does a fine job at 1080p. In real-world gaming, you’re assured of over 60 fps at high settings, which should be enough for casual gaming. Played at 1080p high settings, Forza Horizon 5 reaches 126 fps, Far Cry 6 averages 112 fps, while Cyberpunk 2077 hits 76 fps – quite acceptable for an entry-level gaming machine.
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It also makes a great for a great productivity machine, as the 13th Gen CPU can handle lots of work-related tasks with ease, and some creativity tasks as well. But I wouldn’t bank on it handling heavy creative or editing projects, and it will not look great at the office. If you need something for gaming and productivity, there are lots of alternatives out there, including the HP Envy Tower (2023), which comes with a dedicated graphics card, a powerful Core i9 CPU, and a whopping 4TB of SSD storage.
Again, the Gamer Supreme GXiVR8040A14’s 1TB solid-state drive is speedy enough, meaning you can transfer your large files in a few minutes. The solid-state drive and RAM are upgradeable should you need more space and speed to store your documents, game files, photos, and videos. The HP Envy TE02-0042 offers the same 1TB SSD storage, but comes with an Intel Core i9-12900 and offers excellent connectivity including USB-Type-C with Thunderbolt 4, for around the same price.
CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme GXiVR8040A14 Review: Verdict
The CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme GXiVR8040A14 is a great midrange custom-built machine, that’s a perfect fit for anyone looking for decent 1080p gaming performance without spending an arm and a leg. While it’s billed as a gaming machine, its gaming credentials are impressive, and makes a lot of sense compared to building a system with similar specs from scratch.
If you need a gaming PC mainly for eSports purposes, the GXiVR8040A14 is one of the best machines around. At 1080p, this gaming desktop can handle popular AA titles including Doom Eternal, Gears 5, and the like at mid-to-high settings.
That said, if you’re not on a tight budget and need the latest hardware in a stylish design, the CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme GXiVR8080A36 is an excellent choice. In addition to a sleek design, it arrives with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF CPU, Nvidia’s flagship RTX 4070 graphics card, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB SSD storage at a very reasonable price, compared to peers equipped with the RTX 40 Series cards. It’s our newest Editors’ Choice for midrange, pre-built gaming PCs.
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The Review
CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme GXiVR8040A14
The CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme GXiVR8040A14 is great for playing games at 1080p or even 1440p, but it will struggle with 4K. It has a stylish design and for the price, it’s a great first gaming PC.
PROS
- Beautiful case design
- Great 1080p gaming performance
- Quiet even when gaming
CONS
- No USB-C port
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