For those planning a PC upgrade without exceeding a budget of $1,000, Walmart has an attractive offer that is hard to resist. This Black Friday, the retailer is featuring the iBuypower Slate RTX 5070 gaming PC for $999, which includes free delivery. This deal represents a $100 reduction from its historical low price in October during Prime Day and marks a significant moment as it’s potentially the first RTX 5070 equipped prebuilt PC available for under $1,000.
The iBuypower Slate gaming PC comes equipped with an Intel Core i5-14400F processor, a GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a spacious 1TB M.2 SSD. The Intel Core i5-14400F, part of the 14th generation Raptor Lake Refresh lineup, boasts a maximum turbo frequency of 4.7GHz and features 10 cores, making it a robust choice for both gaming and productivity tasks. Its efficient cooling system, supported by a 120mm tower heatsink and fan, ensures optimal performance without overheating.
The GeForce RTX 5070 GPU stands out as an exceptional option for gaming at 1080p or 1440p, particularly in titles that leverage DLSS 4 technology. Compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4070 Super, the RTX 5070 delivers a notable performance boost, especially in games optimized for multi-frame generation. At this price range, it’s common to find prebuilt gaming PCs with lower-end GPUs like the RTX 5060 or RTX 5060 Ti, making the RTX 5070 a significantly more powerful choice. This card excels not only in standard gaming resolutions but is also capable of handling non-demanding games at 4K resolution effectively. The next step up, the RTX 5070 Ti, commands a much higher price and is aimed at gamers seeking high fps for 1440p or demanding 4K gaming experiences.
As the Commerce Manager at IGN, Eric Song diligently assesses the best gaming and tech deals, ensuring consumers get value for their money. When he isn’t scouting for deals for others, he dedicates his free time to hunting for opportunities to enhance his personal gaming setup. This Black Friday deal exemplifies the potential for cost-effective upgrades in the gaming PC market.