CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme with RTX 5060: Worth It?
Just bought a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme with the RTX 5060 recently, and I was excited about its mid-range performance. But after some gaming sessions, I noticed it runs pretty hot and the fan noise gets loud quickly. I expected better thermals for the price, honestly. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal, or should I consider upgrading the cooling? I’m trying to figure out if this is a good buy long-term or if I should look elsewhere.
Discussion
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I've had mine for a couple of months. It stays pretty cool during gaming, but I have a custom cooling setup. Maybe you should consider that.
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I think the RTX 5060 is decent for mid-range, but thermal issues are common in pre-built systems. Did you check if the thermal paste is applied properly?
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I had similar problems. I opened mine up and cleaned out dust, added some extra case fans, and it helped a lot.
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Chris, did you void your warranty doing that? I'm worried about opening my pre-built.
Warranty might be void if you open it up, but sometimes it's necessary. Just be careful and follow proper guides.
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Is the RTX 5060 really powerful enough for high settings, or should I go for something higher? I play a lot of AAA games.
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It's solid for mid-range, but if you're into high-end gaming, you might want to wait for newer models or consider upgrading the GPU.
How loud is the fan noise exactly? I’m sensitive to noise, and I don’t want a loud beast.
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Grace, Mine gets loud under load but isn’t unbearable. You could try undervolting or adjusting fan curves.
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I think the build quality is okay, but I wish they used better cooling solutions. For the price, it’s decent.
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Has anyone upgraded the RAM or storage on this model? How easy is it to do without voiding the warranty?
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Olivia, upgrading RAM is straightforward, but SSD upgrades might require opening the case and could affect warranty.
I’m considering buying one. Do you think the RTX 5060 can handle 1440p gaming well?
It should handle 1440p pretty well for most games, but don’t expect ultra settings on the newest titles at max.
What about noise levels during intensive gaming? Is it manageable or loud enough to bother others?
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Sophia, mine is loud but not excessively so. I use headphones most of the time, so it’s not a big deal for me.
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Would you guys recommend this PC for someone just getting into PC gaming, or is it more for intermediate users?
I have the same model, and yeah, it definitely runs warmer than I expected. I’d recommend checking the airflow and maybe adding extra fans.
Mike, did you modify the case or just clean the existing fans? I wonder if a thermal paste upgrade might help.