Building your own PC is a rewarding experience, but it’s easy to see why pre-built gaming desktops have such appeal. With these, you skip the hassle of assembling parts and the headache of ensuring compatibility. Plus, you avoid the often nerve-wracking installation process. Lately, I find myself warming up to pre-built setups, especially when bargains like iBuyPower’s Y40 model pop up. Priced at $999.99 at Walmart, it’s a deal that’s hard to pass up.
To gauge whether a pre-built gaming PC offers good value, take a look at the cost of its individual components, especially the GPU. In the Y40’s case, it boasts an RTX 4070 with 12 GB of video memory. Just this component alone would normally run you at least $500—half of the PC’s price. Pair that with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, which adds another $275 to the mix, along with other crucial components like the motherboard, 16 GB of speedy DDR5 (5,200 MHz) RAM, and an efficient all-in-one liquid cooling system. Don’t forget the 700 W 80+ Gold power supply, too. What makes the Y40 even more enticing is the inclusion of an RGB-equipped wired keyboard and a mouse. Just hook it up to your monitor, and you’re all set.
Although fresh GPUs from Nvidia and AMD are expected in 2025, the RTX 4070 in this setup will remain a solid performer for quite some time. It’s more than capable of delivering top-tier performance at 1080p and can handle 1440p with ease. And as newer game titles push the system further, you’ll benefit from Nvidia’s DLSS AI upscaling technology, well-supported by many games. This feature not only keeps games looking sharp by enhancing lower resolutions but also boosts performance by enhancing frames per second. Even if everything runs smoothly, DLSS offers a welcome performance boost by letting you extract additional frames from your GPU.
